Global Remote Aviation Safety Director

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive level role

Bonus structure

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Remote work

Global team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Aviation Safety Manager to lead the development, implementation, and management of the organization's Safety Management System (SMS) across all operations. The role emphasizes risk assessment, hazard identification, incident investigations, safety promotion, and regulatory compliance from a fully remote setting.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in aviation safety, strong ICAO/EASA/FAA knowledge, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management or related field; Master's preferred.
• 7+ years in aviation safety management with SMS implementation experience.
• In-depth knowledge of aviation regulations and standards (ICAO/EASA/FAA).
• Experience in accident/incident investigations and data analysis.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain SMS across the organization according to ICAO Annex 19 and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and hazard identification across operations.
• Lead investigations into incidents and accidents, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs and promotional materials.
• Monitor safety performance with KPIs and safety metrics.
• Ensure compliance with aviation safety regulations and standards.
• Liaise with authorities on safety matters and support audits.
• Provide expert safety guidance to senior management and operations teams.
• Oversee safety reporting system and analyze data for trends and systemic issues.
• Advocate for continuous safety improvement across the organization.

Skills

SMS development

Aviation safety

Regulatory knowledge

Incident investigation

Leadership

Remote work

Data analysis

Safety training

ISBAO

IATA SMS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Safety software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Aviation Safety Manager to lead the development, implementation, and management of the organization's Safety Management System (SMS) across all operations. The role emphasizes risk assessment, hazard identification, incident investigations, safety promotion, and regulatory compliance from a fully remote setting.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in aviation safety, strong ICAO/EASA/FAA knowledge, and proven leadership.