Senior Aviation Safety Manager (Remote)

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Generous paid leave

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Aviation Safety Manager to lead the SMS, shaping safety policies across the organization from a fully remote setup. You will drive risk assessments, incident investigations, and continuous safety improvements while ensuring global regulatory compliance.

The role requires extensive aviation safety experience, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate across diverse locations, all within a remote work framework.

Qualifications

• Extensive aviation safety management experience with SMS expertise.
• Degree in Aviation Management or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven track record implementing safety programs in aviation contexts.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership for remote roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the SMS in line with international aviation standards.
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and hazard analyses to identify risks and mitigation.
• Investigate incidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Promote a positive safety culture through training, communication, and engagement across departments.
• Liaise with regulators to ensure compliance and monitor evolving safety legislation.
• Prepare and present safety performance reports to senior management and stakeholders.

Skills

SMS principles

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Regulatory knowledge

Remote communication

Education

Degree in Aviation Management

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Aviation Safety Manager to lead and enhance their safety management systems. This fully remote role offers the opportunity to shape safety policies and procedures across the organization from anywhere. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive safety programs, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with all relevant aviation safety regulations. This position is crucial for maintaining the highest safety standards and fostering a robust safety culture, requiring a proactive leader who can drive continuous improvement in safety performance without the need for a physical office presence, supporting operations across various geographical locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the company's Safety Management System (SMS) in compliance with international aviation standards.
• Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and hazard analyses to identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Investigate safety incidents and accidents, determine root causes, and develop corrective and preventive actions.
• Promote a positive safety culture through training, communication, and engagement initiatives across all departments.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities to ensure ongoing compliance and stay abreast of evolving safety legislation.
• Prepare and present regular safety performance reports to senior management and relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in aviation safety management, with a strong understanding of SMS principles.
• Relevant degree in Aviation Management, Safety Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing successful safety programs in an aviation context.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities, essential for a remote role.
• Familiarity with global aviation safety regulations and best practices.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance bonus structure.
• Significant flexibility with a fully remote working arrangement.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement benefits package.
• Generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.
• The chance to significantly impact aviation safety on a global scale.