FDM & SMS Manager

The Helicopter Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An aviation safety organization based in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced professional to manage flight data monitoring and develop safety programs. This role involves identifying operational risks and conducting safety audits. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and over 7 years of experience in the aviation industry, with expertise in Safety Management Systems and a strong technical background. This position is crucial for ensuring compliance and enhancing operational safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation, Aerospace Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• Training in Safety Management System or related areas.

Responsibilities

• Manage flight data acquisition and interpretation.
• Develop and maintain Flight Data Monitoring program.
• Identify operational risks and recommend strategies.
• Conduct safety audits and manage safety reports.

Skills

Data analysis

Safety Management System expertise

Communication skills

Project management skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aviation or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage the acquisition, processing, and interpretation of flight data from helicopter operations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an effective Flight Data Monitoring program in compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
• Identify operational risks and trends from flight data analysis and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Assess the level to which SMS provisions are effective and satisfy THC’s strategic business requirements.
• Conduct periodic safety and quality audits in conjunction Quality team to ensure SMS requirements are being achieved.
• Facilitate hazard identification and risk assessment across all aspects of P133/135 activities and the wider business.
• Manage through to completion all safety and issue reports received.
• Lead investigation of accidents and document the outcomes within required reports and action plans.
• Coordinate occurrence and hazard investigations.
• Lead the development of Safety Cases and identify priority areas for the development of risk controls.
• Assist in the maintenance and management of the THC Hazard/Risk Register.
• Monitor, assess, and assure the effectiveness of safety risk controls identified.
• Monitor corrective/preventative actions and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Assist in the development, execution, and maintenance of vigorous and dynamic Safety Programs at all Bases/Deployments.
• Ensuring safety promotion throughout the organization and wider business.
• Provide analysis and reporting of SMS performance.
• Participate in Management meetings at which the adequacy of the SMS is reviewed.
• Participate in Safety Meetings on a regular basis, provide minutes of meetings and record action outcomes for tracking.
• Assist other Safety Managers within the business in fulfillment of their responsibilities.
• Regularly report to the Director of Safety on the performance of the SMS and on any need for improvement.

Leadership

• Consistently demonstrate personal behavior that reinforces the Safety and Quality policy and THC’s stated Values.
• Aid a ‘just and learning’ culture within the deployment through appropriate statements and reactions to occurrences.
• Develop a focused safety culture within all departments, with particular emphasis within Flight operations.
• Monitor staff achievements, perform periodic performance appraisals, and provide guidance, coaching or training to direct reports in performing their delegated duties.
• Demonstrate a disciplined approach to safety priorities, time management, task management, and actions tracking for achievement of high performance and on‑time delivery.
• Provide mentoring and improvement programs for direct reports within the safety organization.
• Ensure all work delivered under his/her responsibility meets agreed standards for timeliness and quality. - Maintain confidentiality in all matters related to work and information.
• Provide open and honest feedback on perceptions regarding Management’s commitment to SMS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation, Aerospace Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• Have at least one of the following Training ( Safety Management System , Safety Risk Management , Emergency Response Plan/Crisis Management , Quality Management System , Audit Techniques , Human Factors , Accident Investigation)

Experience & Skills

• 7+ years’ experience in aviation industry of which two years in the related field (e.g., Air Operators, Training Organization, etc.).
• 3+ years’ experience and expertise in the aviation Safety Management System (implementation and improvement).
• Technical background to understand the systems that support the Certificate holder’s operations.
• Experience and qualifications in conducting safety/quality audits and inspections.
• Comprehensive knowledge of safety standards, safety investigations, and GACA regulations.
• Experience in Aircraft Accident Investigation
• Solid experience in data analysis and reporting.
• Understanding of human factors principles, Analytical and problem‑solving skills, Communication skills, Project management skills).
• Applicant is not a part of any other system of the concerned Organization.