Safety Systems & Operations Specialist (Aviation)
5 days ago
Whiteley
Our client, a leader in humanitarian assistance and defence innovation within the aerospace sector, is seeking a Safety & Operations Specialist to join their team. This is a permanent, full-time position, and is pivotal in ensuring that the organisation adheres to safety regulations and excels in operational efficiency. Within this dual-role, we are looking for an individual to act in the first instance as the Aviation Safety Manager, a nominated Post Holder who understands the UK CAA’s Regulations relating to Safety Management Systems (SMS), and has experience in developing and delivering a mature SMS, driving safety culture, conducting investigations and ensuring safety reports are produced in a correct and timely manner. This could be expected to take 50% of their time. For the other half of the role, the individual would act as a general operations specialist. They must have a broad understanding and depth of experience in the broader aviation environment. A comprehensive understanding of airspace, uncrewed aircraft operations, regulations and licensing requirements is desirable. Responsibilities Safety • Act as the nominated Safety Manager, • Ensure SMS complies with all appropriate regulatory requirements and incorporates industry best practices., • Implement SMS improvements., • Administering all Occurrences including AAIB and MOR Reporting via ECCAIRS. Liaise with CAA on reporting processes., • Prepare and facilitate quarterly Safety Review Board., • Provide Expertise on and develop a Safety Culture., • Develop an Internal Safety Audit Plan and conduct audits, safety risk assessments, and hazard identification., • Investigate accidents, incidents, and safety reports; recommend corrective/preventive measures., • Serve as the focal point for safety communication across all departments. Promote a safety culture through developing publicity materials and recommending training, awareness programs, and continuous engagement., • Report routinely to the Accountable Manager on all aspects of the SMS activities. Operations • Stay current with local, regional & international regulations & standards related to uncrewed aircraft operations., • Develop spectrum licensing protocols., • Develop & implement strategies to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements., • Advise on standard requirements from the aviation authorities & collaborate to integrate innovative technology., • Coordinate with the flight operations team to enable future operations. Skills, Experience & Knowledge • Knowledge of local and international UAS regulatory frameworks such as CAP722, CAP1616, and SORA framework., • Knowledge of national and international SMS standards, • Experience working with EASA regulations., • Understanding of airspace change processes and airspace regulations., • Understanding of Air Traffic Management., • Knowledge of communications, navigation, and surveillance (CNS) systems., • Strong interest in aviation technologies., • Experience in obtaining aviation permits, licenses, and certifications, preferably in the Uncrewed Aircraft sector., • Familiarity with Uncrewed Aircraft technology, operations, and the current regulatory landscape., • Confident in risks assessment and safety management, and the ability to apply them to Uncrewed Aircraft operations., • Strong understanding of ATM procedures & practices and airspace constructs., • Degree-level (or experience to match) within aviation, regulatory or safety orientated.