Flight Safety Manager P121

Aviation Jobsearch; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading helicopter services provider in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Safety Manager to oversee Safety Management Systems and ensure compliance with aviation safety standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the aviation field, with strong skills in risk management and proven leadership. Responsibilities include conducting audits, managing safety reports, and ensuring organizational safety compliance. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to aviation safety in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Confidential application handling

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in the aviation field and 3 years in a management capacity.
• 3 years of proven experience in aviation safety for similar operations.
• High degree of knowledge within aviation risk-management principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage the performance of Safety Management Systems.
• Conduct safety and quality audits with the Quality team.
• Lead investigation of accidents associated with operations.
• Monitor effectiveness of safety risk controls.

Skills

Aviation risk-management principles

Report writing skills

Safety Management Systems

FAA/EASA regulations

Education

Safety Management System qualification

Aviation Auditor qualification

Aircraft accident investigation qualification

Aviation Human Factors qualification

Job description

ZENON Verified

Saudi Arabia

Quality & Safety

Safety Manager

Onsite

Full time

22 hours ago - Be the first to apply

Zenon are pleased to be working with one of the world’s fastest growing Helicopter companies with their recruitment of a Flight Safety Manager based in the Middle East.

As a leading provider of services ranging from HEMS, Utility, Surveying, VIP and Corporate Charter operations, this position requires an individual with extensive experience of managing the performance of Safety Management Systems, Safety Assurance programmes and all safety and risk management functions.

Your Responsibilities Will Be

• Assess the level to which SMS provisions are effective and satisfy the companies strategic business requirements across P121 operations.
• 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 P121 activities and the wider business.
• Manage through to completion all safety and issue reports received under P121 operations.
• Lead investigation of accidents associated with P121 operations and document the outcomes within required reports and action plans.
• Coordinate occurrence and hazard investigations associated with P121 operations.
• Lead the development of Safety Cases for all P121 operations and identify priority areas for the development of risk controls.
• Assist in the maintenance and management of the companies Hazard/Risk Register.
• Monitor, assess, and assure the effectiveness of safety risk controls identified under P121 operations.
• Monitor corrective/preventative actions across the P121 organization 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 P121 organization and wider business.
• Provide analysis and reporting of SMS performance within P121 operations.
• 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 fulfilment of their responsibilities.
• Regularly report to the Director of Safety on the performance of the SMS within Part P121 and on any need for improvement.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Certificate course in Safety Management System qualification, and Certificate course in Aviation Auditor qualification.
• Or equivalent experience as Safety Manager in an organization conducting similar operations.
• Certificate course in aircraft accident investigation qualification is an advantage
• Certificate course in Aviation Human Factors is an advantage
• 7 years of experience in the aviation field and 3 years in a management capacity.
• 3 years of proven experience in aviation safety field in similar operations to the company.
• Previous operating experience within the helicopter SAR/EMS field (preferred).
• High degree of knowledge within aviation risk-management principles, methods, and execution.
• Technical knowledge sufficient to demonstrate a solid understanding of SMS within the company’s field of operations.
• Familiar with GACARs and FAA/EASA regulations.
• Excellent report writing and document presentation skills.
  
  

Why Choose Zenon Aviation?

In the ever changing and dynamic marketplace, Zenon Aviation knows that the support and care we provide to our pilots is vital in assisting you in achieving your career aspirations. Our team of dedicated consultants will deal with your application efficiently and more importantly confidentially, providing a professional and reliable service.

If the above opportunity is of interest to you, please forward your CV to Kevin Small in confidence.

All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence and unless you hear from us within 10 days of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Zenon Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.