Flight Safety Manager P121

ZENON RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Saudi Arabia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aviation recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Flight Safety Manager based in the Middle East. This role involves managing safety management systems and conducting audits, requiring extensive experience in the aviation safety field and knowledge of risk management principles. Candidates should have relevant safety management qualifications and at least 7 years of aviation experience with proven management skills.

Qualifications

• 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.
• High degree of knowledge within aviation risk-management principles.

Responsibilities

• Assess effectiveness of Safety Management Systems.
• Conduct safety and quality audits.
• Lead investigation of accidents associated with operations.

Skills

Safety Management Systems

Aviation safety

Risk management

Report writing

Education

Certificate course in Safety Management System qualification

Certificate course in Aviation Auditor qualification

Certificate course in aircraft accident investigation qualification

Certificate course in Aviation Human Factors

Job description

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 Smallin 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.