Head of Global Safety - Civil Division

CAE Inc; East Horsley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a seasoned leader in safety management within the aviation sector. This role involves overseeing the Global Safety Management System across EMEA, ensuring the highest safety standards are met while leading a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in safety systems, regulatory knowledge, and leadership experience in a multicultural environment. With a hybrid working model and frequent travel, this position promises a dynamic and impactful career path. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to safety and excellence in training.

Benefits

Enhanced benefit package

Frequent travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in establishing a Safety Management System for Training Organisations or Airlines.
• Qualified Safety Auditor with thorough knowledge of relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation of a centralized Safety Management System.
• Manage and improve the Global Safety Management System for risk minimization.

Skills

Safety Management System (SMS)

ICAO regulations

Quality Assurance

Leadership in multicultural environments

Risk Management

Safety Auditing

Education

ICAO recognized Flight Crew License (ATPL)

Type Rating Instructor Certificate

Qualified Safety professional qualification

Job description

About This Role

As part of our Global Training Organisation and civil aviation division, we are recruiting for a rare senior management opportunity in the UK (Gatwick area) or Europe, close to one of our training centre locations. With frequent and extensive travel, the Head of Global Safety (EMEA) will oversee three different regions and lead a team of three Regional Safety Leaders.

Key job responsibilities include:

1. Implementation of the Global framework for a centralized Safety Management System (SMS) to enhance Safety, proactively and preemptively identify hazards, minimize risk, and provide accurate, timely, and pertinent data that will help guide and shape strategic decisions and the Corporate Enterprise Risk Management decision-making process.
2. Management and continuous improvement of the Global Safety Management System required to minimize corporate risk, identify specific operational and training risks, and ensure centralized data sharing channels are established to create usable real-time data in a standardized manner. This SMS implementation must be coordinated with the Head of Global Quality Assurance & Compliance Monitoring, the Head of Global Safety – Maintenance & Engineering, the Heads of Regional Safety, the Heads of Regional Quality Assurance & Compliance Monitoring, as well as the global training centres.
3. Execution of the Safety Management plan and achieving the Safety Performance Targets (SPT’s) related to safety assurance for the year, as well as designing safety promotion materials and safety training courses for all civil division personnel.
4. Establishing and managing the Safety Management System globally, running the EMEA region, and mentoring the Centre Safety Managers and Aviation Safety Representatives to ensure enhanced levels of safety and continuous improvement are attained through a robust system that actively promotes and is based on a Just Culture philosophy.

Our ideal candidate

1. Has previous experience establishing or coordinating a fully functioning Safety Management System for Training Organisations or Airlines.
2. Holds/has held an ICAO recognized Flight Crew License to ATPL level and holds/has held a Type Rating Instructor Certificate.
3. Holds a qualified Safety professional qualification.
4. Is a Qualified Safety Auditor.
5. Has thorough knowledge of ICAO, Transport Canada, FAR, CASA, EASA, and other NAA regulations (as appropriate to the region of assignment) relating to Safety, Quality Assurance, Training, and Operations as well as their impact on CAE’s Commercial customers and their operating requirements.
6. IOSA Audit experience desirable.
7. Is a hands-on experienced and motivational leader with experience in working in a multi-cultural environment, leading remote and local teams.

We are offering an enhanced and competitive benefit package with this senior management opportunity. The role is hybrid with a regular on-site presence required and frequent travel within the EMEA region.

Position Type: Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As "One CAE," we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics.

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please get in touch with us at [e-mail].