Safety Manager

Aalto; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Farnborough is seeking a Safety Manager to oversee aviation safety operations. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with safety regulations, lead safety initiatives, and promote a proactive safety culture. This role requires extensive experience in aviation safety and a strong ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Join this innovative team to help shape the future of Stratospace.

Benefits

Short-term incentive plan

25 days of holiday

Private medical insurance

Personal pension plan

Income protection and life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Perkbox employee discounts

Qualifications

• Extensive background in aviation safety operations and airworthiness.
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams including Airworthiness and Engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to lead safety culture initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the identification and resolution of operational safety issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.
• Conduct operational risk analyses to identify potential hazards.

Skills

Aviation safety operations

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Education

Background in aviation safety

Knowledge of ICAO Annex 19 and EASA/CAA regulations

Tools

Safety management systems

Safety analysis tools

Job description

Welcome to AALTO, a global leader in Stratospace. Based in Farnborough, AALTO is an Airbus subsidiary that manufactures, operates, and delivers services with its solar-powered, stratospheric platform: Zephyr.

Zephyr’s persistence enables continuous flight for months at a time. Its current flight-time record of over 67 days in the stratosphere. From above 60,000+ft, or 20km above ground, AALTO can deliver several applications including direct-to-device connectivity and high-resolution Earth observation.

AALTO operates in a new operational layer between most of air traffic and low-Earth orbit, Stratospace. This is where high-altitude platforms led by Zephyr deliver services to commercial and government partners. We can help monitor environments, observe borders, track natural disasters and connect unconnected communities.

Join us as we create a new domain of aerospace: Stratospace. You’ll be part of a highly-skilled, innovative and passionate group of people – Team AALTO. Together, we can Unlock Stratospace.

Job purpose:

The Safety Manager is responsible for overseeing and enhancing operational safety across the organisation by ensuring compliance with aviation safety regulations and internal standards. This role leads risk assessments, safety reporting, and safety case development while driving collaboration with engineering, airworthiness, and safety management teams. The position plays a critical role in promoting a proactive safety culture and supporting continuous improvement of safety processes and systems.

Responsibilities:

· Oversee the identification, investigation, and resolution of reported operational safety issues.

· Ensure ongoing compliance with current safety regulations, standards, and best practices.

· Continuously review and monitor operations policies and procedures to assess their impact on safety.

· Ensure effective and efficient communication of operational safety matters across relevant departments.

· Champion safety within the organisation by ensuring it receives equal priority alongside operational objectives.

· Compile, analyse, and present comprehensive safety reports to internal stakeholders and external authorities as required.

· Conduct thorough operational risk analyses to identify potential hazards and recommend mitigations.

· Ensure Operational Suitability Data (OSD) complies with all relevant safety requirements and constraints.

· Oversee the implementation and monitoring of change management processes within operations to maintain safety integrity.

· Collaborate closely with Airworthiness, Engineering Safety, and the Safety Manager to coordinate and enhance operational safety efforts.

· Partner with the SME’s to define and support core operational safety initiatives for review within the Safety Action Group (SAG) and other safety committees.

· Develop, maintain, and update the Air System Safety Case Report (ASSCR) to reflect evolving operational and safety considerations.

· Lead the development and continuous improvement of organisational safety policies, processes, and work instructions in line with ICAO Annex 19 and applicable National Airworthiness Authority regulations.

· Promote a strong safety culture across the global organisation through targeted communication initiatives and training programs.

Requirements:

· Extensive background in aviation safety operations and airworthiness.

· In-depth knowledge of ICAO Annex 19, EASA/CAA regulations, and national airworthiness standards.

· Proven experience conducting risk assessments, safety case development (e.g., ASSCR), and Operational Suitability Data (OSD) compliance.

· Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams including Airworthiness, Engineering, and Safety Management.

· Excellent communication and reporting abilities, with experience preparing and presenting safety reports to internal and external stakeholders.

· Demonstrated ability to lead and embed safety culture initiatives across complex organisations.

· Proficient in safety management systems, change management processes, and relevant safety analysis tools.

In addition to salary, we offer:

• Rewarding Excellence: Benefit from our short-term incentive plan that rewards your hard work and dedication.

• Enjoy Your Time Off: Benefit from 25 days of holiday to relax and recharge.

• Stay Healthy: We’ve got your health covered with private medical insurance, along with dental and optical cash back.

• Secure Your Future: Take advantage of our personal pension plan to ensure a comfortable retirement.

• Peace of Mind: Our income protection and life assurance schemes are there to support you when you need it most.

• We Care About You: Our employee assistance programme is always available to provide the support you need.

• Perks Galore: Enjoy a range of employee discounts via Perkbox, because you deserve a treat!

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