SMS Manager

Meritus Talent; St Athan; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Meritus Talent is seeking an experienced Safety Management System Manager for our aviation client based in St Athan, South Wales. The role covers day-to-day SMS governance within a Part 145 environment, requiring close collaboration with senior management and the compliance function.

You will conduct investigations, manage the Occurrence Reporting System and facilitate hazard identification, risk assessment and mitigation.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in an EASA/UK CAA Part 145 environment.
• Detailed knowledge of Part 145 regulations and their practical application.
• Experience conducting aviation safety investigations.
• Experience working with Safety Management Systems.
• Strong knowledge of occurrence reporting, hazard identification and risk management.
• Current Safety and Human Factors training.
• Current Fuel Tank Safety (FTS) training.
• Current EWIS training.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.
• Proficient MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to travel and qualify for UK airside security pass.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of the Safety Management System (SMS).
• Conduct safety investigations as required.
• Manage and monitor the Occurrence Reporting System.
• Facilitate hazard identification, risk assessment and risk management.
• Monitor safety performance and provide feedback to the wider organisation.
• Prepare material and host Safety Action Group meetings.
• Support the Safety Review Board material.
• Promote the organisation's safety policy and SMS across the business.
• Assist with the development and implementation of the Part 145 audit programme.
• Support the company authorisation system.
• Report safety findings and concerns to relevant senior management.

Skills

Part 145 experience

Part 145 regs

Safety investigations

Safety Management System

Occurrence reporting

Hazard identification

Risk management

Safety training

FTS training

EWIS training

MS Office

UK driving licence

Travel

UK airside pass

Job description

Safety Management System (SMS) Manager

Location: St Athan, South Wales
Working pattern: Monday to Friday
Sector: Aviation/Part 145 MRO

We are supporting an established aviation organisation in South Wales with the appointment of an experienced Safety Management System Manager.

This is a hands-on position responsible for the day-to-day management of the organisation's SMS, working closely with senior management and the compliance function to maintain and continually improve safety standards across a Part 145 environment.

The role would suit someone with strong practical Part 145 experience who understands safety management beyond the theory and is comfortable conducting investigations, managing occurrence reporting, identifying hazards and supporting regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of the company Safety Management System
• Conduct safety investigations as required
• Manage and monitor the Occurrence Reporting System
• Facilitate hazard identification, risk assessment and risk management
• Monitor safety performance and provide feedback to the wider organisation
• Prepare material and host Safety Action Group meetings
• Support the preparation and presentation of Safety Review Board material
• Promote the organisation's safety policy and SMS across the business
• Assist with the development and implementation of the Part 145 audit programme
• Support the company authorisation system
• Report safety findings and concerns to relevant senior management and nominated personnel

What we're looking for

We're particularly interested in people who have:

• Practical experience within an EASA/UK CAA Part 145 environment
• Detailed knowledge of Part 145 regulations and their practical application
• Experience and competence conducting aviation safety investigations
• Experience working with Safety Management Systems
• Strong knowledge of occurrence reporting, hazard identification and risk management
• Current Safety and Human Factors training
• Current Fuel Tank Safety (FTS) training
• Current Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) training
• Strong communication and attention to detail
• Good Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to travel when required
• Ability to qualify for and hold a UK airside security pass

Desirable

• Qualified aviation auditor
• Previous auditing experience within an aviation environment
• Good knowledge of Part 66 requirements