Description
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 and 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
* Excellent communication 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
Benefits
This role offers a competitive salary and friendly working environment with the opportunity to grow and develop your career within the aviation industry.
Competencies