Safety Investigation Engineer – Aviation
Location: Yeovil, Somerset
We are seeking a Safety Investigator to join our Aviation Safety team, playing a vital role in maintaining and improving the safety and integrity of our aviation operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct investigations into assigned aviation safety occurrences and incidents.
* Liaise closely with stakeholders at all levels to gather information and insight.
* Conduct interviews with personnel involved or affected by safety events.
* Record and manage investigations within relevant reporting systems (e.g. Centrik).
* Identify causal and contributory factors, including Human Factors considerations.
* Provide timely updates and briefings to the Aviation Safety Manager (UK) and Accountable Managers on investigation progress and findings.
* Highlight emerging or potential aviation safety risks, particularly where Bowtie safety barriers are weak or missing.
* Collaborate with subject matter experts and operational teams to propose solutions to safety issues.
* Support and contribute to Event Review Groups (ERG), ensuring outcomes and actions are tracked through to completion.
* Conduct analysis and trending of safety data to identify repeat or systemic issues.
* Contribute to the continual improvement of safety initiatives and processes, such as Safety Protects.
* Respond to aviation safety-related queries and provide expert advice as required.
* Support the progression and investigation of Defence Aviation Safety Occurrence Reports (DASORs).
* Conduct or support offsite investigations, including within the UK and occasionally overseas.
About You
You will be passionate about aviation safety, detail-oriented, and driven by the desire to improve systems and culture through evidence-based learning.
Essential skills and experience
* Experience in aviation safety investigations or airworthiness engineering.
* Strong understanding of aviation safety management systems (SMS).
* Knowledge of Human Factors principles and their application in safety analysis.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all organisational levels.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, able to identify root causes and propose practical solutions.
* Competent user of safety or occurrence reporting tools (e.g. Centrik or equivalent).
Desirable skills and experience
* Experience within defence or regulated aviation environments.
* Familiarity with the Bowtie risk model and related assurance frameworks.
* Prior involvement in Event Review Groups or similar safety governance structures.
* Understanding of DASOR processes and MOD or CAA regulatory frameworks.
* Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK and internationally for investigations.
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