Safety & Airworthiness Specialist - Remote

Overview

The Safety & Airworthiness Specialist will lead the Safety Management Systems for the Boeing UK Chinook Programme, ensuring effective safety risk management and promoting a positive safety culture.

In Short

• Lead Safety Management Systems for the UK Chinook Programme.
• Manage Safety Risk Management strategy and hazard identification.
• Facilitate Hazard Identification working groups.
• Oversee safety occurrence reports and investigations.
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct Safety Investigations based on reports.
• Deliver SMS training for compliance.
• Travel within the UK and potentially overseas.
• Maintain SMS documentation and audit trails.
• Promote a positive safety culture across the programme.

Requirements

• Formal Safety Management Systems training and experience.
• Significant experience in aviation maintenance or engineering.
• Training in Safety Risk Management and BowTie methodology.
• Qualified Safety Investigator with extensive experience.
• Understanding of Just Culture principles.
• Experience managing safety reports using military or civil tools.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to build relationships across functions.
• Interpersonal skills balanced with diplomacy.
• Experience as a Human Factors trainer is desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.
• 23 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Pension plan with up to 10% employer contribution.
• Company-paid medical plan.
• Short-term sickness pay at 100% for the first 26 weeks.
• Long-term sickness pay at 66.67% from the 27th week.
• Life insurance of 6 times annual salary.
• Support for ongoing personal and career development.