Remote Aviation Safety Leader - SMS & Risk Mgmt

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Aviation Safety Manager to lead and enhance SMS programs across global aviation operations. The role emphasizes proactive safety culture, risk management, audits, and investigations, with leadership responsibilities for a remote team.

You will develop, implement, and oversee safety programs, ensuring compliance with ICAO Annex 19 and other international standards while maintaining strong stakeholder engagement and data integrity from a home office setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Safety Science, Engineering or related field.
• Master's degree is a plus.
• 8+ years in aviation safety management with 3+ years in leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage the Safety Management System (SMS) per ICAO Annex 19 and international standards.
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments and inspections to identify hazards and non-compliance.
• Investigate safety incidents and accidents, determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Promote proactive safety culture through training, communications and leadership of remote teams.
• Provide safety reports to senior management and regulators and manage safety data reporting.

Skills

SMS Principles

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Hazard analysis

Remote leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Aviation Management

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

Safety software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Aviation Safety Manager to lead and enhance SMS programs across global aviation operations. The role emphasizes proactive safety culture, risk management, audits, and investigations, with leadership responsibilities for a remote team.

You will develop, implement, and oversee safety programs, ensuring compliance with ICAO Annex 19 and other international standards while maintaining strong stakeholder engagement and data integrity from a home office setup.