Safety Manager

West Atlantic AB; Kegworth; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Program

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

West Atlantic AB is seeking an experienced SAFETY MANAGER to oversee the integrated Safety Management System within the AOC, CAMO, and 145 organisations. You will ensure regulatory compliance and promote best practice while leading safety governance and reporting to Accountable Managers.

The role requires 5+ years in aeronautics, knowledge of ICAO standards, and the ability to coordinate safety investigations. Hybrid work is permitted at East Midlands Airport.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ICAO standards and UK/European safety management provisions.
• Safety investigation techniques and human factors in aviation.
• Ability to manage safety documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage integrated Safety Management System to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Facilitate hazard identification, risk analysis and management.
• Monitor actions to mitigate risks and report safety performance.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Safety management

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Education

ICAO standards knowledge

UK/EU aviation regs (ORO.GEN.200, CAMO.A.200, 145.A.200)

Job description

Work Pattern Monday - Friday - Flexible as required

Department: Safety

Location: East Midlands Airport - Hybrid working is permitted with this role.

Responsible to: Accountable Manager

Role Summary

Reporting directly to the Accountable Managers, responsible for the management of an integrated Safety Management System to ensure regulatory compliance and promote industry best practice within the AOC, Part CAMO and Part 145 Organisations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate hazard identification, risk analysis and management.
• Monitor the implementation of actions taken to mitigate risks, as listed in the safety action plan.
• Provide periodic reports on safety performance to the safety review board.
• Ensure maintenance of safety management documentation.
• Ensure that there is safety management training available and that it meets acceptable standards.
• Provide advice on safety matters and ensure initiation and follow-up of all internal occurrence/accident investigations.
• Manage and supervise the FDM program
• The identification and assessment of issues identified through the FDM program and their transmission to the manager(s) responsible for the process(es) concerned.
• Implementing and managing a program of safety management education and promotion.
• Implementing and managing a hazard identification, reporting and investigation process, including associated risk management activities.
• Ensuring adequate safeguards are in place to protect the identity of reporters, with a view to promoting a 'just culture'.
• Ensuring information collected under the requirements of the Safety Manual is not used for purposes other than safety.
• Monitoring and reporting to the Accountable Managers on the effectiveness of the System through development and measurement of Safety Objectives and Performance Indicators that support the Company Safety Policy.
• Monitoring the implementation of actions taken to mitigate risks and compliance deficiencies.
• Report to the Accountable Managers and Nominated Persons on the status of the risks identified within the SMS
• Intervene as representative of the Company in terms of Operational Safety in all circumstances as required
• Coordinate and / or supervise the investigation of accidents and serious incidents.
• Establish communication and liaison with the Safety Organisations of third parties and the authorities when required.
• To promote awareness in the Company on all Safety policies.
• Maintain the Safety Management Manual (SMM) of the company, and documentation related to Operational Safety
• Ensure that Mandatory Occurrence Reports (MORs) are communicated to the relevant authorities and third parties.
• Advise Nominated Persons and the Accountable Managers on matters related to Operational Safety.
• Organise and supervise Safety Action Groups (SAGs) as required.
• Perform the functions defined in the Emergency Response Plan (ERP)
• Organise and act as secretary at all SRB meetings.
• Maintain oversight of Health and Safety across the Organisation.

Academic/Educational Requirements

• Knowledge of ICAO standards as well as UK and European regulations and provisions on Safety Management.
• Sound working knowledge of the requirements in ORO.GEN.200, CAMO.A.200 and 145.A.200 is highly desirable
• Safety investigation techniques and human factors in aviation.

Required Skills/Experience/knowledge:

• 5 years of relevant work experience, of which at least 2 years should be from the aeronautical industry in an appropriate position. A background in Aeronautical or Aerospace engineering is highly desirable.
• Be acceptable to the UK CAA and EASA as a Form 4 nominated person.
• ICAO standards and European requirements and provisions on safety management.
• Basic safety investigation techniques and human factors principals.
• Relevant and documented work experience, preferably in a comparable position, in Management Systems including compliance monitoring systems and Safety Management.
• A working knowledge of FDM system and investigation techniques is desirable.
• The operations of the organisation.
• The promotion of a positive safety culture.
• Interpersonal, influencing and leadership skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Data management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Professional integrity.

A working knowledge of the Centrik Management System would be advantageous but not required.

• Company Pension
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Private Medical Insurance