Remote Senior Aviation Safety and Compliance Leader

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Remote work flexibility

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aviation Safety and Compliance Officer to lead the organization’s Safety Management System (SMS) remotely. You will drive regulatory compliance, perform risk-based audits, and foster a proactive safety culture across time zones, leveraging digital tools for documentation and virtual audits.

The role requires 7+ years in aviation safety, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to work autonomously from a home office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in aviation-related field.
• 7+ years in aviation safety management or compliance.
• Strong knowledge of aviation safety regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the Safety Management System (SMS).
• Conduct safety audits and inspections to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Identify hazards and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Investigate incidents to determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Deliver safety training across departments and maintain records.

Skills

Aviation SMS

SMS auditing

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Safety training

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management

Tools

SMS software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aviation Safety and Compliance Officer to lead the organization’s Safety Management System (SMS) remotely. You will drive regulatory compliance, perform risk-based audits, and foster a proactive safety culture across time zones, leveraging digital tools for documentation and virtual audits.

The role requires 7+ years in aviation safety, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to work autonomously from a home office.