Aviation Safety Manager

The Safety Manager in Aviation Industry is responsible for managing and enhancing the Safety Management System (SMS), coordinating safety investigations, ensuring compliance with aviation safety regulations, and leading safety risk management activities across operations and maintenance. This includes compliance with TCAR 8 Part 145, TCAR OPS, other relevant safety standards, and oversight of aircraft management safety in accordance with aircraft state registration requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the implementation, performance, and continuous improvement of the Safety Management System (SMS) across flight operations and maintenance.
• Direct and support occurrence/defect reporting, internal investigations, hazard identification, safety risk assessments, and corrective/preventive actions, aligned with TCAR 8 Part 145, TCAR OPS, and other applicable regulations.
• Lead and participate in Safety Action Group meetings to support decision-making and system enhancement for Safety Review Board and Management Evaluation Review meetings.
• Liaise with CAAT and other aviation authorities on safety compliance, audits, inspections, and documentation concerning TCAR 8 Part 145 (Maintenance), TCAR OPS (Operations), aircraft state registration of aircraft management, and other safety requirements.
• Oversee the safety management aspects of Aircraft Management, ensuring all activities comply with the requirements of the aircraft’s state of registration, including adherence to the relevant regulations and safety standards of the state authority.
• Develop, track, and report Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs) and Safety Performance Targets (SPTs) and recommend improvements where safety objectives are not being met.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in aviation safety management, including ICAO Annexes and international standards.
• Ensure the Emergency Response Plan (ERP) is established, implemented, exercised, and maintained effectively.
• Supervise safety databases and Flight Data Analysis Program (FDAP) for proactive risk management in operations and maintenance.
• Coordinate and support external safety audits and inspections, including documentation and follow-up actions related to operational, maintenance, and aircraft management safety.
• Develop safety training programs and awareness campaigns to staff on safety procedures, regulatory compliance, and aviation safety principles per TCAR, ICAO, and state registration requirements.
• Foster a strong safety culture throughout operations, maintenance, and aircraft management teams.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Flight Operations, Ground Operations, Training, and Aircraft Management teams to ensure timely identification and resolution of safety issues.
• Maintain current knowledge of international best practices, including ICAO Annex 19 (SMS), FAA, EASA, TCAR OPS, TCAR 8 Part 145 and other applicable frameworks.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of Quality and Safety.

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in aviation safety management or related roles in airline/aviation operations, maintenance, and aircraft management.
• Certificates in Internal Auditor, Safety Management Systems (SMS), or related qualifications preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of TCAR 8 Part 145, TCAR OPS, CAAT safety regulations, and requirements related to aircraft state registration and aircraft management.
• Strong familiarity with international safety management standards.
• Experience managing occurrence/defect reporting, safety investigations, and risk assessments covering flight operations, maintenance, and aircraft management.
• Proven ability to lead safety audits, analyze safety data, and promote safety culture.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and safety/compliance management software.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to safety culture.