Aviation Safety Officer

AIR Personnel Ltd; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Aviation Safety Officer to join a client based at Kidlington Oxford Airport. You will be responsible for managing safety reporting, conducting investigations, and leading safety initiatives. This role also offers opportunities for junior candidates with a passion for aviation. Candidates should have a related HNC qualification and proven experience in aviation safety or engineering. This is a superb chance to enhance your career in a reputable company.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an aviation engineering or safety-related environment.
• Good grades in at least five GCSEs including Mathematics and English.
• HNC qualification or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage processing and assessment of Safety Reports.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of Safety Report data for risks.
• Lead and conduct internal investigations regarding maintenance errors.

Skills

Experience in aviation safety

Regulatory knowledge (CAA / MAA)

Data analysis skills

MS Office proficiency

Collaboration skills

Education

HNC qualification in a related subject

Tools

Safety databases or reporting software

Job description

Air Personnel are looking for Aviation Safety Officer to join their client based at Kidlington Oxford Airport

To actively maintain and enhance the effectiveness of the Company Management System—specifically the Safety Management System (SMS) and links with Quality Management System (QMS), and Compliance Monitoring System (CMS).

As the Aviation Safety Officer, you will move beyond support to take ownership of safety-related activities. You will be responsible for the end-to-end management of safety reporting, leading trend analysis, and acting as a key focal point for safety culture across the organisation. You will conduct investigations, liaise with external regulatory bodies, and drive safety initiatives that ensure we operate at the highest standard of safety and compliance.

Early Career Pathway : Assistant & Apprenticeship Options

Note for Junior Candidates & Career Changers : While this vacancy is targeted at an experienced Aviation Safety Officer, we are committed to developing the next generation of safety professionals.

If you have a passion for aviation safety and engineering but possess less experience than described below, we strongly encourage you to apply. We are open to hiring at the Assistant Aviation Safety Officer level for the right candidate. In this capacity, we offer a full Apprenticeship Training pathway, providing the mentorship and qualifications required to develop you into a fully fledged Safety Officer.

Key Responsibilities

You will deliver the following consistently and efficiently, setting a standard of excellence in how we work, interact, and behave.

Main Duties

• Safety Management: Manage the processing and assessment of Safety Reports, ensuring timely closure and feedback.
• Data Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of Safety Report data to establish trends, identify risks, and recommend focused preventative actions.
• Documentation: Author, amend, and manage Company safety documentation and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Investigations: Lead and conduct internal investigations regarding maintenance errors (MEDA) and operational occurrences.
• Regulatory Liaison: Manage the submission and follow-up of CAA MOR and MAA DASOR investigations.
• Safety Promotion: Design, lead, and implement Safety, Quality, and Compliance promotion campaigns to enhance company-wide safety culture.
• Projects: Actively participate in and lead Company safety projects as required.

Generic Behaviours

You will personify the core values :

• Working as one Team: Collaborating across departments to achieve organisational goals.
• Customer Focus: Ensuring safety outcomes support customer operations.
• Professionalism: High integrity, reliability, and a methodical approach to complex tasks.
• Innovation: A positive attitude toward change and a willingness to learn and adapt.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Experience: Proven experience in an aviation engineering or safety-related environment.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Working knowledge of relevant Regulations and Standards (CAA / MAA).
• Systems: Experience in supporting or managing an effective Management System (SMS / QMS).
• Technical background: Engineering-related education and / or relevant industry experience.
• IT Proficiency: Experienced in the use of MS Office and / or Google Workspace applications for data analysis and reporting.

Desirable

• Formal training in Aviation Safety or Accident Investigation.
• Experience with specific safety databases or reporting software.

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• HNC qualification in a related subject, OR equivalent industry experience / relevant Apprenticeship.
• Good grades in at least five GCSEs (including Mathematics and English).

Desirable

• Aviation Safety training and supporting qualification (e.g., relevant higher-level Apprenticeship).
• Recognised Aviation Safety Management Systems training.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a great company.

Please call Michelle or apply with your CV