PAM Group Safety Manager

Prestwick Aircraft Maintenance (PAM) is a subsidiary of Ryanair, providing base maintenance services exclusively to the Ryanair Airline group throughout Europe. Ryanair currently operates an aircraft fleet of more than 600 Boeing 737-800 and 737-8200 aircraft and continues to expand their operations. We are currently recruiting a PAM Group Safety Manager to join our team, reporting directly to the Group Accountable Manager.

• Managing the safety and information security reporting scheme and the occurrence reporting system
• Managing safety performance and follow-up of internal occurrence investigations
• Co-ordinating action on airworthiness occurrences, safety incidents and indicated vulnerabilities, and initiating any necessary further investigation
• Liaise with appropriate authorities on safety issues
• Provide information and suggestions for improvement on safety operations to the Accountable Manager
• Facilitate hazard identification, risk assessment and risk management
• Monitor the implementation of actions taken to mitigate risks, as listed in the safety action plan
• Provide periodic reports on safety performance to the safety review board to ensure the maintenance of safety management documentation
• Ensure that the feedback loop within the reporting scheme is established and operational
• Ensure the establishment of Safety Actions Group meetings
• Ensure that there is safety training available, and that it meets acceptable standards
• Provide advice on all safety matters
• Establish the relevant information from maintenance and information security incidents/issues and feed back to training
• Ensure that mandatory occurrences are reported as appropriate to the applicable authority
• Review and assess the Organizations safety performance indicators (SPI) and safety performance targets (SPT) and the associated triggers
• Manage business related changes in respect of safety risks
• Manage external Organizations participating within SMS activities
• Continuously improve safety communications within the Organization
• Manage anonymous reports in line with “Just Culture”, ensuring confidentiality rules have been applied
• Review sources of information used for safety communications, including safety data used for management decision making

Requirements

• Previous holder of Form 4 approval is preferred, but not mandatory
• Experience working in the Aviation industry is preferred
• Relevant engineering or technical degree, or an aircraft technician or maintenance engineer qualification with
• additional education
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of EASA and UKCAA regulations (related to Part-145/CAMO/Part IS and Part-21)
• Practical experience and expertise in the application of aviation safety standards and safe operating practices
• Safety management experience (at least 12 months experience in a safety management function)
• Five years relevant work experience of which at least two years should be from the aeronautical industry
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry Safety Management System requirements
• Knowledge of auditing techniques and root cause analysis methodologies including planning,
• conducting, and reporting
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Highly self-motivated and proactive with a willingness to take initiative
• Ability to work independently and to take responsibility
• Flexible approach to work to meet operational requirements
• Proficient in MS Office suite and comfortable learning new systems
• Knowledge of quality and continuous improvement tools/techniques
• A valid passport with the unrestricted right to travel in the European Union and a valid driver’s license
• Very good command of written and spoken English
• Preferably a security clearance to enter the aviation security areas

This role offers a competitive salary and friendly working environment with the opportunity to grow and develop your career within the aviation industry.

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