Senior Safety Officer AMO (JHB)

FlySafair; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 35 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Safety Officer to enhance aviation safety standards. This role involves conducting audits, investigating incidents, and collaborating with various departments to ensure safety compliance. You will lead safety initiatives, manage internal and external stakeholders, and promote a culture of safety awareness. If you have a passion for safety in the aviation industry and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years' Airline/Aviation experience, including 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive internal and external audits and conduct safety-related audits.
• Investigate and analyze incidents and accidents to identify root causes.
• Coordinate the aviation safety program and collaborate with various departments.

Skills

Safety Management Systems for Aviation

Accident and Incident Investigation

Human Factors in Aviation

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Grade 12 or Equivalent

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License

Job description

Job title : Senior Safety Officer AMO (JHB)

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : April 28, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Description

• Drive internal and external audits;
• Conduct safety related audits;
• Identify latent hazards and carry out risk management analyses of those hazards;
• Investigate, analyse and identify root cause of all hazards of incidents and accidents;
• Ensure the operator has adequate mitigation in place for identified safety risks;
• Maintain the internal safety data system, to monitor and analyse trends in hazards, incidents and accidents;
• Ensure continuous monitoring system that evaluates the results of corrective actions with respect to hazards, incidents and accidents;
• Monitor the concerns of the civil aviation Industry in respect of safety and their perceived effect on FlySafair;
• Coordinate the organisation's aviation safety programme and all related safety matters;
• Cooperate with the training department with regards to safety training of employees as and when required;
• Investigate all incidents and accidents involving the organisation's assets;
• Action and distribute all accident, incident and other safety reports;
• Provide weekly operational updates to the Manager : Aviation Safety;
• Collaborate with the security personnel to ensure all aspects of the security programme is implemented;
• In collaboration with the Quality Assurance department, monitor and track aircraft component reliability and service provider audit / s;
• Support the organisational emergency response plan;
• Support the Quality Assurance Manager with compliance related audits;
• Promulgate safety bulletins to all staff within the organisation;
• Support safety awareness based on safety issues identified through the safety system;
• Conduct meetings with all relevant personnel regarding safety matters;
• Ensure that the safety equipment is in an operable state;
• Conduct safety risk audits;
• Encourage, promote, and embody a spirit of teamwork;
• Assess and optimise the performance of direct reports;
• Guide, support and develop direct reports;
• Assist the OSHE Officer in the administration of the OHSE programme;
• Collaborate and build long-term relationships with key stakeholders (Internal and External);
• Manage internal and external stakeholders with all matters relating to safety.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
• Minimum of 7 years' Airline / Aviation experience, of which 2 years must have been Supervisory experience (Essential);
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License (Current / Expired) (Essential);
• Human Factors in Aviation (Essential);
• Train the Trainer (Essential);
• Safety Management Systems for Aviation (Essential);
• Accident and Incident Investigation (Essential);
• Experience in Incident Investigation (Essential);
• Experience as a Lead Auditor (Advantageous);
• Experience in Accident Investigation (Advantageous);
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook);
• Excellent communication (verbal and written);
• Interpersonal skills;
• Analytical skills;
• Must be well organised and able to work under pressure;