Remote Senior Aviation Safety Leader | SMS & Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Home office setup allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aviation Safety Manager to lead global safety initiatives from a fully remote setting. You will develop and maintain the Safety Management System, oversee risk assessments, investigations, and regulatory compliance across jurisdictions.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, with a focus on promoting safety culture in a virtual organization. Occasional travel to Bloemfontein may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation-related field; master’s preferred.
• Minimum 8 years in aviation safety, operations, or regulation.
• Strong knowledge of SMS principles and ICAO guidance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the organization's SMS.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigations.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Foster a proactive safety culture and training programs.
• Ensure compliance with ICAO, EASA, FAA and other regs.
• Deliver safety training across all levels.
• Monitor KPIs and report trends for improvements.
• Liaise with regulators and industry bodies on safety topics.
• Conduct safety audits and update policies as needed.

Skills

SMS knowledge

Aviation safety

Risk management

Leadership

Remote work

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Safety software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aviation Safety Manager to lead global safety initiatives from a fully remote setting. You will develop and maintain the Safety Management System, oversee risk assessments, investigations, and regulatory compliance across jurisdictions.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, with a focus on promoting safety culture in a virtual organization. Occasional travel to Bloemfontein may be required.