Senior Flight Data Investigator & FDM Gatekeeper

SAS Cargo Group A/S; Leinster; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Airport discounts

Job summary

SAS Cargo Group A/S is seeking a Flight Ops Lead Investigator and FDM Gatekeeper to support proactive Safety Management. You will independently review flight data, transform it into safety insights, and drive improvements.

The role includes leadership, mentoring, and quality assurance for Flight Safety Investigators, operating under Just Culture principles. The position may be located in Dublin, Sweden, or Arlanda, with reporting to the Safety Manager.

Qualifications

• Degree or recognised qualification in Aviation, Engineering, Safety Management, or a related discipline.
• Formal training in Flight Data Monitoring, Safety Management Systems, or aviation safety investigation is desirable.
• Training in Human Factors, threat and error management, and aviation risk assessment is advantageous.
• Experience in aviation occurrence investigation, root cause analysis, and safety risk management is beneficial.
• Knowledge of EASA Air Operations requirements, ICAO Safety Management principles, and Just Culture concepts.

Responsibilities

• Review FDM events within agreed timelines and validate triggers.
• Analyse flight data considering performance, path management, and conditions.
• Assess safety significance using the Safety Risk Management process.
• Identify hazards, recurring events, and emerging trends.
• Provide technical flight data analysis to support investigations.
• Maintain records within the Safety Management System.

Skills

Operational safety analysis

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Independent judgment

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Aviation/Engineering/Safety Management degree

Tools

FDM analysis software

Job description

SAS Cargo Group A/S is seeking a Flight Ops Lead Investigator and FDM Gatekeeper to support proactive Safety Management. You will independently review flight data, transform it into safety insights, and drive improvements.

The role includes leadership, mentoring, and quality assurance for Flight Safety Investigators, operating under Just Culture principles. The position may be located in Dublin, Sweden, or Arlanda, with reporting to the Safety Manager.