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Safety Manager (AOG & CAMO) | Ascend Airways

Bishops Stortford UK – Full-Time

Up to £85,000 (Depending on Experience)

With a newly acquired UK AOC Ascend Airways are operating a fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft (NG and MAX) in the ACMI market, opening its first operational base at London Gatwick in early 2024. The company is part of Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider, operating a fleet of 221 aircraft on 6 continents.

The group also provides a range of aviation services: MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul), pilot and crew training, ground handling, as well as a variety of associated aviation services. Supported by 14,000 highly skilled aviation professionals, the group is a parent company to over 250+ subsidiaries.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Safety Manager will be the unique focal point for development, administration, and maintenance of the safety aspects of the Ascend Airways Safety Management System (SMS) across the AOC and CAMO. This role will be responsible for implementing and monitoring safety policies and procedures to meet regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as the focal point and be responsible for the development, administration, and maintenance of an effective safety management system.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the SMS, making improvements as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and other relevant customer safety requirements.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and represent the organisation during audits and inspections.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate safety risks associated with aviation operations.
• Conduct regular safety risk assessments and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead investigations into safety incidents, accidents, and near-misses.
• Ensure that Mandatory Occurrence Reports (MORs) are communicated to the relevant authorities and third parties.
• Prepare detailed reports and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs for staff at all levels.
• Promote a culture of safety awareness and continuous improvement within the organisation.
• Monitor safety performance indicators and analyse safety data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Prepare regular safety performance reports for senior management.
• Ensure effective communication of safety-related information throughout the organisation.
• Report safety issues and performance to senior management and regulatory authorities.
• Facilitating the Safety Review Board and the departmental Safety Action Groups (SAGs).

The Ideal Candidate Will Have The Following

• Must be acceptable to the UK CAA for Form 4 nominated positions across the AOC and CAMO.
• A relevant engineering or technical degree, or an aircraft technician or maintenance engineer qualification with additional education that is acceptable to the CAA, or 5 years of relevant work experience, of which at least 2 years should be from the aviation industry in an appropriate position
• Training in CAA/EASA regulation in air operations and continued airworthiness
• Detailed understanding of aviation management system requirements
• Practical experience and expertise in the application of aviation safety standards and safe operating practices

Preferable

• Training in ICAO standards and UK requirements and provisions on safety management
• Basic safety investigation training and experience
• Human Factors Training
• Detailed understanding of safety management systems
• Knowledge and understanding of IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) program

As Well As

• Excellent report writing skills
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and leadership skills
• Ability and willingness to commute to other sites as and when required

Benefits

• Company Pension contribution
• Career Progression opportunities
• Corporate and Social Events
• Modern, attractive working environment
• Refreshments and healthy snacks

At Ascend Airways, we offer an attractive and inclusive working environment that supports opportunity for career progression.

If you are interested in this position and would like to hear more, please reach out to recruitment@ascendairways.aero

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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