Safety & Compliance Engineer

Prestwick Aerosystems; Brize Norton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Contributory pension

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited in Brize Norton is seeking a Safety & Compliance Engineer (Investigator/Auditor) to uphold airworthiness by conducting audits of MRP Pt.145 and Pt.M and leading investigations across the organisation.

You will interface with regulatory requirements, senior leadership, and the RAF, driving a safe and compliant culture and continuous improvement in safety management systems.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of MRP Pt.145 and Pt.M regulations.
• Experience or keen interest in performing investigations and root cause analysis.
• Experience in performing audits to a recognised standard.
• Good working knowledge of Quality Management Systems & Safety Management Systems.
• Good level of aviation engineering knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Carry out audits within MRP Pt.145 and Pt.M in accordance with local procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Carry out investigations and root cause analysis as directed by the HO Safety and Compliance.
• Carry out investigation management, liaising with the Senior Leadership Team and delegated contacts.
• Promote active Compliance and SMS cultures within the organisation.
• Participate in departmental and organisational meetings as required.
• Support improvement programs and projects.

Skills

MRP Pt.145 Pt.M regs

Investigations & root cause analysis

Auditing to recognised standard

Quality Management Systems

Safety Management Systems

Aviation engineering knowledge

Job description

Safety & Compliance Engineer (Investigator/Auditor)

Security Clearance: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance

Travel Required: Very infrequent

Location: Brize Norton - On site working 100%

Type: Full time - Mon-Fri 35 hours

What’s in it for you

Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, shopping discounts and much more

Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week. There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements)

Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities

Health & Wellbeing: Bupa health insurance (including assisted fertility treatments and gender dysphoria & reassignment support), wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop

Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving

Inclusive Environment: Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity). Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero‑carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change? Our contract at Brize Norton with the MOD states we will provide a continuous service to cover on a 24 hours, 7 days a week and 365 days a year to the Royal Air Force, to maintain and ensure airworthiness of their fleet of aircraft. This is an opportunity to work in a unique environment that promotes a safe and just culture, driving air safety and quality improvements within the organisation. You will interface with all areas of the organisation, including liaison with the RAF to assure the organisation complies with all Regulatory and Commercial obligations.

How you will contribute to the team

• Carry out audits within both MRP Pt.145 and Pt.M in accordance with local procedures and Regulatory requirements
• Carry out investigations and root cause analysis within both MRP Pt.145 and Pt.M in accordance with local procedures and Regulatory requirements as directed by the HO Safety and Compliance
• Carry out investigation management within both MRP Pt.145 and Pt.M areas, this includes liaising with the Senior Leadership Team and their delegated point of contacts
• Promote active Compliance and SMS cultures with the organisation
• Participate in departmental and organisational meetings as required
• Support organisational continuous improvement programs and projects

About you

• Working knowledge of MRP and CAA Pt.145 and Pt.M regulations
• Experience or a keen interest in performing investigations and root cause analysis
• Experience in performing audits to a recognised standard
• Good working knowledge of Quality Managements Systems & Safety Management Systems
• Good level of aviation engineering knowledge

What we can support you

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we'll always do our best to accommodate your request. Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence. As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long‑term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.

Company Details

Company: Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Quality Assurance

Equal opportunities statement

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