Aviation SMS Manager – Safety & Compliance Lead

Meritus Talent; St Athan; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Meritus Talent is seeking an experienced Safety Management System Manager for our aviation client based in St Athan, South Wales. The role covers day-to-day SMS governance within a Part 145 environment, requiring close collaboration with senior management and the compliance function.

You will conduct investigations, manage the Occurrence Reporting System and facilitate hazard identification, risk assessment and mitigation.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in an EASA/UK CAA Part 145 environment.
• Detailed knowledge of Part 145 regulations and their practical application.
• Experience conducting aviation safety investigations.
• Experience working with Safety Management Systems.
• Strong knowledge of occurrence reporting, hazard identification and risk management.
• Current Safety and Human Factors training.
• Current Fuel Tank Safety (FTS) training.
• Current EWIS training.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.
• Proficient MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to travel and qualify for UK airside security pass.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of the Safety Management System (SMS).
• Conduct safety investigations as required.
• Manage and monitor the Occurrence Reporting System.
• Facilitate hazard identification, risk assessment and risk management.
• Monitor safety performance and provide feedback to the wider organisation.
• Prepare material and host Safety Action Group meetings.
• Support the Safety Review Board material.
• Promote the organisation's safety policy and SMS across the business.
• Assist with the development and implementation of the Part 145 audit programme.
• Support the company authorisation system.
• Report safety findings and concerns to relevant senior management.

Skills

Part 145 experience

Part 145 regs

Safety investigations

Safety Management System

Occurrence reporting

Hazard identification

Risk management

Safety training

FTS training

EWIS training

MS Office

UK driving licence

Travel

UK airside pass

Job description

Meritus Talent is seeking an experienced Safety Management System Manager for our aviation client based in St Athan, South Wales. The role covers day-to-day SMS governance within a Part 145 environment, requiring close collaboration with senior management and the compliance function.

You will conduct investigations, manage the Occurrence Reporting System and facilitate hazard identification, risk assessment and mitigation.