Job Description
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.