Safety & Compliance Manager

This family is dedicated to developing, implementing and maintaining effective safety and compliance programs that support health, safety and environmental management at all levels of the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Establishing, maintaining, and continuously improving the organisation's Safety Management System (SMS) to meet regulatory requirements.
• Conducting regular audits and inspections to ensure adherence to relevant aviation regulations, such as those set by the CAA, EASA & FAA.
• Control and issue of Certifying Staff personal authorisations under CAA, EASA & FAA.
• Lead / assist in the investigation of safety occurrences, including mandatory occurrence reports (MORs), and implementing corrective actions.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with aviation operations.
• Provide training and support to staff on safety procedures and regulatory requirements, promoting a positive safety culture.
• Act as a point of contact for the CAA, EASA and other relevant authorities, staying informed about regulatory changes and ensuring timely implementation.
• Prepare and present reports on safety performance, audit findings, and incident investigations to the Accountable Manager.
• Assist in the development and review of safety policies, procedures, and manuals.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in safety and compliance and implement necessary changes.
• Work within established global and Survitec QHSE framework, policy and processes, established regulatory and governance systems and protocols, as well as external regulation and guidelines.
• Carries out a range of complex activities to generate evidence to validate existing and new quality assurance test methods and procedures.
• Contribution to quality management activities and assurance under the guidance of senior leadership.
• Help resolve external/internal customer or supplier inquiries providing information on complex processes and policy requirements.
• Ensure reports, policies, and procedures reflect current laws and regulations affecting Survitec’s business.
• Organises and prepares complex documents using a variety of computer applications and data sources.
• Priorities own monthly schedule and ensures tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Create an environment where team members feel valued and engaged, and can contribute to the safety and governance programs.
• Understand the most effective and efficient processes together with honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Hold self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and build partnerships with other teams.

Values

• Drive: We are driven by powerful passion. We take bold action and live our purpose with unwavering commitment.
• Collaboration: We break down silos and bring our talents together to realise our ambitions with collective strength and accountability.
• Innovation: We have a pioneering spirit to push the boundaries and create value by challenging convention and always improving.
• Resolve: We are agile, proactive problem solvers who anticipate change and transform challenges into opportunities.

As a proud member of the team Trusted to Protect Lives, you’ll be empowered to make a real difference. We aim for excellence in everything we do.

Experience and qualification

• As per the requirements for CAA/EASA 145.A.305 years of relevant work experience, of which at least 2 years should be from the aeronautical industry in an appropriate position.
• A relevant engineering or technical degree, or an aircraft technician or maintenance engineer qualification with additional education that is acceptable to the CAA.
• “Relevant engineering or technical degree” means a degree from aeronautical, mechanical, electrical, electronic, avionics or other studies that are relevant to the maintenance and/or continuing airworthiness of aircraft/aircraft components.