We are Skyborne, a leading Aviation Training Company. We are a growth business that has invested in a superb state of the art site and resources to deliver our vision of being the best at what we do. We are instrumental in our trainees’ journey to the flight deck.
Our Graduates are employed by the leading airlines in the business, with more big names in the pipeline. We have further plans to expand and increase our output. We set ourselves the highest standards, believe in professionalism and that work should be both satisfying and fun. We consider ourselves a people business and are a motivated bunch who take a pride in giving our trainees the best start to their fantastic careers in aviation. We employ a carefully selected team of professionals and have a training opportunity to join us at an exciting time.
Job Description
The Head of Safety is responsible to the Accountable Manager/CEO. They are responsible for and are the focal point for the development, administration and maintenance of an effective Safety Management System throughout the group. They will hold the Form 4 Post Holder for UK CAA, EASA Nominated Person and GCAA Post Holder for Safety Manager.
* Manage the SMS implementation plan.
* Facilitate the risk assessment management process, to include oversight of hazard identification, risk assessment and risk mitigation of all activities conducted by SAA.
* Monitor any corrective action required and ensure timely follow up and review.
* Provide periodic reports on safety to the Safety team and other staff over all bases.
* Maintain safety documentation such as notices issued by NAA’s and other bodies such as HSE, OSHA.
* Plan and organise safety training for all staff and contractors within the company
* Set up and lead the Safety Action Group and Safety Review Board.
* Provide independent advice on safety matters as required.
* Advise Senior Managers on safety matters as required.
* Assist Line Managers with safety matters as required.
* Be involved in occurrence or accident investigations across all bases.
* Hold direct reporting authority to the Skyborne Airline Academy Accountable Manager.
* Liaise between the FSO’s around the company.
Qualifications
* An operational management background and technical knowledge sufficient (or access to) to understand the systems that support Skyborne Airline Academy
* Have successfully completed an industry recognised Safety Management training course
* Knowledge of Management Systems including compliance monitoring systems and safety management
* Knowledge and experience in Hazard Identification and Risk management
* Knowledge and experience in Project Management.
* Knowledge and experience of ICAO standards and global requirements and provisions on safety management.
* Have knowledge of basic safety investigation techniques and attended a recognised course.
* Have a knowledge and experience of Human factors in aviation
* Experience in People-Management and people skills.
* Experience in the supervision of personnel and contractors
Additional Information
Salary circa £60k depending on experience.
Full Time - 40 hours, Monday - Friday. This position is a hybrid position, office location Gloucestershire Airport; however there may be a requirement to travel to any location.
We are committed to offering the most competitive benefits package, including:
* 33 days paid annual leave (inclusive of UK Public Holidays) based on 5-day working week
This is an opportunity not to be missed. If you want to take your career to heights you never thought possible, then we want to meet you.
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