BA Euroflyer - Safety Officer (FIXED TERM)

British Airways PLC; Gatwick; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major airline carrier in Gatwick is seeking a Safety Officer to enhance operational safety through investigations and data analysis. The ideal candidate will have experience in safety investigations and be able to develop proactive safety strategies. Competitive salary and extensive staff travel benefits are offered.

Benefits

Staff travel benefits

Discounted airfares

Private healthcare

Cycle to Work

Electric Car Scheme

Pension Scheme

Free Eye Test

Travel Industry discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting safety investigations and reporting.
• Understanding of SMS principles and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in FDM analysis and fatigue risk management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations into safety-related incidents.
• Analyse safety data to identify risks and recommend mitigations.
• Support Safety Action Groups and safety audits.

Skills

Strong analytical and investigative skills

Ability to plan and prioritise workload

Effective communication

Excellent time-management skills

Acute attention to detail

Job description

BA Euroflyer was launched in 2022, serving a short‑haul network of some of Europe’s most popular destinations from London’s Gatwick Airport. It is an exciting and fast‑paced life when you work in one of the world’s most important travel hubs, and you’ll be part of a global gateway connecting people from all walks of life and helping to make each journey original and unique.

The role: Safety Officer

Salary: £36,000‑£40,000

The Safety Officer supports the Deputy Safety and Security Manager in the implementation and continuous improvement of the Safety Management System (SMS) for BA Euroflyer. The role is primarily responsible for conducting safety investigations, analysing safety data, and making recommendations to enhance operational safety. The Safety Officer will work collaboratively across departments to promote a proactive safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance.

What you’ll do

• Conduct thorough investigations into safety‑related incidents across flight operations, ground handling, engineering, and fatigue events.
• Analyse safety data and trends from Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) and SMS reports to identify risks and recommend mitigations.
• Ensure investigation findings are accurately documented and entered into the safety management system.
• Support the development and delivery of safety reports to the Safety Action Group (SAG) and Safety and Compliance Review Board (SCRB).
• Take ownership of Safety Action Groups (SAG), delivering the document package and chairing the meeting.
• Assist in the creation and distribution of safety promotion materials.
• Liaise with internal departments and external regulatory bodies (e.g., CAA, AAIB, DfT) to support safety initiatives and share best practices.
• Monitor structural exceedances and coordinate with Engineering to ensure timely resolution.
• Contribute to the development of Fatigue Risk Management processes.
• Provide support and coaching on safety risk assessments to operational teams.
• Participate in safety audits, working groups, and continuous improvement projects as required.

What you’ll bring to British Airways

• Strong analytical and investigative skills
• Ability to plan and prioritise own workload.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver to challenging deadlines.
• Effective communicator with strong report‑writing skills.
• Excellent time‑management skills.
• Acute attention to detail and accuracy in work carried out, with the ability to identify risk in the process of operation.
• Flexibility to travel as required.

Your experience

• Experience in conducting safety investigations and reporting.
• Understanding of SMS principles and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience identifying and proposing strategies around potential key issues with regards to safety and security.
• Experience with UK CAA approved Airline Security Programmes.
• Experience in maintaining relationships with the regulatory authorities to ensure BAEF is perceived as a best‑practice pro‑active organisation.
• Experience in FDM analysis and fatigue risk management.
• Experience in coordinating and developing a Fatigue Risk Management System.
• Sound understanding and commitment to Just Culture and Human Factors.

What we offer

We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It’s one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. From the day you join us, you’ll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You’ll also receive up to 30 discounted Hotline airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family. You will also receive many other perks such as Voluntary Private Healthcare, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Scheme, BA Euroflyer Pension Scheme, Free Eye Test, Access to Perks at Work, Travel Industry discounts and many more!

At British Airways you’ll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress. We never stand still, and we don’t expect our people to either.

Inclusion & Diversity

At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work. Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.