Regional Aviation Safety & Compliance Specialist

Heli Preflight; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CHC is seeking a Regional Safety & Compliance Specialist to deliver and improve SMS systems across the UK and wider operations. The role focuses on ground and flight operations interfaces, dangerous goods compliance, and safety assurance.

It supports three UK bases with regular site presence and ~4 weeks/year travel to Europe. Hybrid work is available with base presence required at Aberdeen, Humberside and Norwich.

Qualifications

• Accredited training in Aviation Safety Management disciplines.
• Auditor Accreditation to ISO9000.
• Training within aviation support functions (Logistics, cabin crew, ground ops, flight ops, MRO).
• Experience supporting customer and/or regulatory operational audits.

Responsibilities

• Be a visible safety advocate to improve safety culture and behaviour.
• Lead audits as part of the compliance audit program and oversee operations.
• Investigate accidents and incidents related to Ground & Flight Operations and develop prevention recommendations.
• Deliver safety-related training to staff and management to improve SMS understanding.
• Support local managers in Safety-related activities like Management of Change and CPA development.
• Monitor safety reports and coordinate with departments to action follow-ups.
• Develop and update audit checklists to align with procedures and customer requirements.
• Produce audit outputs and assist owners with corrective actions and closure evidence.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and safety programs.
• Coordinate safety system infrastructure updates to meet operational needs.
• Build relationships with regulators, clients and industry affiliates.

Skills

Auditing

Safety Mgmt

CAA/EASA regs

MS Office

Stakeholder Mgmt

Communication

Education

Accredited Aviation Safety Training

Auditor Accreditation ISO9000

Job description

CHC is seeking a Regional Safety & Compliance Specialist to deliver and improve SMS systems across the UK and wider operations. The role focuses on ground and flight operations interfaces, dangerous goods compliance, and safety assurance.

It supports three UK bases with regular site presence and ~4 weeks/year travel to Europe. Hybrid work is available with base presence required at Aberdeen, Humberside and Norwich.