Engineering Safety Investigator

ASL Airlines; Fingal; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ASL Aviation Holdings is looking for an Engineering Safety Investigator to join its team in Ireland. You will investigate engineering-related safety occurrences and support improvements within the ASL Safety Management System. You may deputise for the Safety Manager Airworthiness during leave or absence.

Applicants should have an engineering/aviation degree (or EASA Part 66) and relevant experience in CAMO or P-145. Strong analytical skills and excellent communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• A relevant engineering/aviation degree or EASA Part 66 licence.
• Desirable 5 years’ aviation engineering experience in CAMO and/or P-145.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with trend analysis.
• Ability to work independently to deadlines and communicate clearly.
• Knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS) and safety investigations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct formal engineering investigations, including interviews with engineering staff.
• Prepare investigation reports and safety recommendations.
• Oversee and assist investigations led by trained investigators.
• Identify and analyse safety trends from reported occurrences.
• Compile periodic engineering safety reports and support hazard assessments.
• Contribute to Safety Promotion using lessons learned from investigations.
• Assist in SafetyManager365 occurrence reporting and risk modules.
• Deputise for the Safety Manager Airworthiness during absences.
• Maintain ongoing professional development in the area of responsibility.

Skills

Aviation Engineering

Safety Investigations

Data & Risk Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Engineering degree or EASA Part 66 licence

Job description

Company Description

Take Your Career to New Heights with ASL Aviation Holdings

Join ASL Aviation Holdings, a global aviation group with over 150 aircraft and 4,000 people across 51 nationalities. Whether on the ground or in the air, we offer exciting opportunities to grow, learn, and shape your career.

Who We Are

Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, ASL operates five wholly owned airlines across Europe and Australia, and joint ventures in South Africa, Thailand, and India. Our airlines deliver cargo for the world’s leading parcel integrators and online retailers and provide passenger and charter services worldwide. We also operate ASL Maintenance, a certified EASA Part 145 organisation keeping our fleet of B747s and B737s flying safely.

Why ASL?

• Career Development: Clear growth paths, learning, and advancement opportunities.
• Inclusive Culture: Gender diversity initiatives and fair employment practices across all airlines.
• Global Experience: Work with a diverse, international team in a fast-paced, dynamic industry.
• Job Satisfaction: Be part of a workplace that motivates, inspires, and rewards your contribution.

At ASL, you don’t just start a job, you start a career in aviation, with the support, opportunities, and expertise to help you reach new heights.

ASL Aviation Holdings - where your career takes flight.

Position

Reporting directly to the Safety Manager Airworthiness, this role focuses on investigating engineering-related safety occurrences and supporting continuous improvement within the ASLI Safety Management System. This role will deputise Safety Manager Airworthiness during periods of leave / absence.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting formal Engineering Investigations, including interviews with engineering personnel
• Preparing Investigation Reports and Safety Recommendations
• Assisting and overseeing Engineering Investigations conducted by trained investigators
• Identifying and analysing safety trends arising from reported safety occurrences
• Preparing periodic engineering safety reports and supporting the Safety Manager Airworthiness in hazard identification and risk assessments
• Participating in Safety Promotion, utilising lessons learnt from internal and industry investigations
• Assisting in administration of SafetyManager365 occurrence reporting and risk management modules
• Deputise Safety Manager Airworthiness during periods of absence
• Maintaining competence through continuous education and training in the area of responsibility. The company will facilitate this process.

Requirements

Qualifications/Experience

• A relevant degree in engineering/aviation discipline or EASA Part 66 licence
• Desirable 5 years’ aviation engineering experience in CAMO and/or P-145 environment
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, ability to identify safety trends and contributing factors
• Ability to work independently and to deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to engage with engineering personnel at all levels
• Comprehensive knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS)
• Experience in safety occurrence investigations and risk assessments

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the EU.