Remote Aviation Safety Lead — SMS & Compliance

Placements24; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Aviation Safety Officer to bolster its regulatory compliance division. You will assess, develop, and implement Safety Management Systems for aviation clients worldwide, ensuring alignment with ICAO and other major regulators.

This role emphasizes audit execution, data analysis, and training delivery in a remote-first environment. The successful candidate will work autonomously across multiple projects and stay abreast of evolving safety standards to help clients

Qualifications

• Degree required in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years in aviation safety management or auditing.
• Proven SMS development experience.
• Knowledge of ICAO Annex 19 and international safety standards.
• Experience with risk assessment and incident investigation.
• Certifications like ISAP or SMS Pro are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct remote audits of clients' SMS and procedures.
• Develop and implement safety policies and training for aviation clients.
• Analyze safety data, incident reports, and risk assessments.
• Advise on compliance with ICAO, EASA, FAA, SACAA.
• Prepare audit reports with findings and corrective actions.
• Lead remote safety training sessions and workshops.
• Stay current with evolving aviation safety regulations.
• Maintain relationships with clients and regulatory bodies via digital channels.
• Contribute to development of safety solutions and tools.
• Ensure consistent safety standard application across engagements.

Skills

Aviation safety management

Regulatory compliance

Auditing

Risk assessment

SMS implementation

Analytical reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management

Bachelor’s degree in Safety Science

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Aviation Safety Officer to bolster its regulatory compliance division. You will assess, develop, and implement Safety Management Systems for aviation clients worldwide, ensuring alignment with ICAO and other major regulators.

This role emphasizes audit execution, data analysis, and training delivery in a remote-first environment. The successful candidate will work autonomously across multiple projects and stay abreast of evolving safety standards to help clients