Engineering Safety Investigator

ASL Airlines; Swords; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ASL Aviation Holdings is seeking a safety investigations professional to lead formal engineering investigations and support continuous improvement within the Safety Management System. The role will deputise the Safety Manager Airworthiness during leave or absence and engage with engineering personnel at all levels.

Reporting to the Safety Manager Airworthiness, you will prepare investigation reports, identify safety trends, and contribute to risk assessments and safety promotions across ASL’s

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in engineering/aviation; or an 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

Responsibilities

• Conduct formal engineering investigations, including interviews with engineering personnel
• Prepare investigation reports and safety recommendations
• Assist and oversee engineering investigations conducted by trained investigators
• Identify and analyse safety trends arising from reported safety occurrences
• Prepare periodic engineering safety reports and support the Safety Manager Airworthiness in hazard identification and risk assessments
• Participate in safety promotion, utilizing lessons learnt from internal and industry investigations
• Assist in administration of SafetyManager365 occurrence reporting and risk management modules
• Deputise Safety Manager Airworthiness during periods of absence
• Maintain competence through continuous education and training in the area of responsibility; the company will facilitate this process

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent work

Deadline oriented

Education

Engineering/aviation degree or EASA Part 66 licence

Tools

SafetyManager365

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.

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.