Aviation Safety and Compliance Monitoring Manager

Job Description

Company Introduction

Our client operates within the aviation industry.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Conduct hazard identification, risk assessments, and support safety risk management activities across the organisation;
• Support Management of Change (MoC) processes, including risk assessments and follow-up of corrective actions;
• Monitor and oversee the implementation of safety actions and mitigation measures, ensuring timely completion and escalation where necessary;
• Monitor safety performance against company objectives and prepare regular safety and compliance reports for management;
• Provide guidance and support on safety-related matters to promote safe and compliant operations;
• Manage occurrence reporting processes, including the coordination and follow-up of internal investigations;
• Maintain safety management documentation, records, and compliance-related files;
• Conduct audits, raise findings where required, and monitor corrective actions to ensure effective resolution;
• Monitor the effectiveness of management systems, compliance processes, and operational procedures;
• Support compliance and quality assurance functions across relevant aviation regulatory approvals and operational areas;
• Assist with updates and amendments to operational manuals, management systems documentation, and company procedures;
• Ensure the quality, accuracy, and maintenance of company manuals, handbooks, and compliance documentation;
• Support personnel competence assessments and ensure ongoing compliance with safety, operational, and human factors requirements;
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, stakeholders, and internal departments regarding safety and compliance matters;
• Participate in management, safety, and compliance meetings, including Safety Review Board meetings where required.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience, including at least 2 years within an aviation safety management environment;
• Previous experience within aircraft maintenance, continuing airworthiness, compliance monitoring, or aviation safety operations;
• Strong understanding of ICAO standards, EU aviation regulations, and safety management system requirements;
• Knowledge of auditing techniques, including planning, conducting, reporting, and corrective action follow-up;
• Understanding of Human Factors principles and aviation safety operating practices;
• Previous experience within a CAMO environment will be considered an asset;
• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance methods and relevant EU aviation regulations, including Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 and Regulation (EU) No 748/2012;
• Relevant engineering qualification or aircraft maintenance technician qualification with additional approved technical education;
• Strong understanding of aviation safety risks, occurrence investigations, and root cause methodologies;
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is required.

Personal Skills

• Strong organisational and time-management abilities;
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills;
• High attention to detail and commitment to compliance standards;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities proactively;
• Professional and solution-oriented approach to safety and compliance matters;
• Team-oriented mindset with strong leadership and coordination abilities;
• Self-motivated with a proactive and hands-on attitude towards operational safety and compliance.