We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Safety & Compliance Monitoring Manager who will play a critical role in shaping and enhancing our clients Safety Management System (SMS), ensuring commitment to the highest standards of operational safety is continuously upheld and improved.
This is a unique opportunity to join our client based in the West Indies during a time of expansion.
Reporting directly to the Accountable Manager, you will collaborate closely with all personnel to ensure a culture of safety is embedded in every aspect of their operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Risk Management and Safety Promotion:
- Facilitate effective risk management practices and increase safety awareness across all departments.
- Disseminate the Safety Policy and provide guidance on safety-related matters.
- Safety Management System (SMS) Oversight:
- Manage the SMS, ensuring it is developed, implemented, and regularly updated.
- Analyze various safety information sources, including EASA, DSAC, OSAC, BEA reports, and industry publications.
- Prioritize safety directives from authorities and assess their relevance for in-depth analysis.
- Collect and evaluate safety information on incidents and accidents.
- Analyze reports on operational, airworthiness, and maintenance events.
- Initiate and follow up on internal investigations related to safety feedback, fatigue, and incident reports.
- Accident Prevention:
- Promote accident prevention through access to bulletins and reports on aviation incidents and accidents.
- Ensure comprehensive safety training is available for all staff and meets acceptable standards.
- Provide advisory support on safety-related concerns.
- Hazard Identification and Risk Management:
- Identify hazards, evaluate associated risks, and manage them accordingly.
- Initiate safety studies as needed and ensure mitigation measures are implemented.
- Monitoring Mitigation Measures and Corrective Actions:
- Oversee the execution of risk mitigation measures and corrective actions to minimize identified risks.
- Personnel Training in SMS:
- Ensure all personnel receive appropriate SMS training relevant to their roles and responsibilities.
- Safety Communication:
- Effectively distribute safety information, risk assessment findings, and mitigation measures to all staff.
- Coordination with Internal and External Stakeholders:
- Serve as the primary point of contact between the organization, the Maintenance Organization, and external entities impacting safety, such as airports, workshops, and subcontractors.
- Compliance Monitoring and Reporting:
- Maintain updated SMS documentation in collaboration with the Compliance Monitoring Manager.
- Prepare and present regular safety performance reports, including compliance summaries and updates on safety actions.
- Regulatory Vigilance:
- Monitor ongoing safety-related developments and notify authorities as required about safety events.
- Strong understanding of aviation safety regulations and SMS principles under EASA.
- Experience in risk management, hazard identification, and incident investigation.
- Ability to interpret and analyze safety data and regulations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with internal teams and external authorities.
- Proven ability to develop and deliver effective safety training.
- Experience in preparing and presenting detailed safety performance reports.
- Fluent in written French and English.
- You must hold the right to live & work in an overseas department and region of France.
This opportunity offers a perfect blend of French-Caribbean culture, vibrant local markets, and a laid-back island lifestyle.