Safety and Compliance Officer

About the Role

• Managing the AOC and ATO Audit Plan and being the lead auditor for these approvals.
• Undertaking Internal Audits and audits of sub-contractor organisations, primarily for the AOC and ATO.
• Oversight of the management and closure of findings and observations so that they cover the corrective and root cause corrections required.
• Prepare Compliance Monitoring performance data.
• Generate audit checklists in Centrik, particularly for AOC and ATO audits.
• Support the approval of Providers primarily to support operations and training.
• Be pro-active concerning compliance issues to all Company management and personnel.
• Providing advice on compliance issues.
• Safety Support external auditors Deputising for the Head of Safety and Compliance when they are not available for the AOC and ATO
• Working with the Head of Safety and Compliance and Safety Reporting Manager promoting aviation safety across all activities.
• Carrying out investigations and associated root cause analysis related mainly to operational and training safety cases.
• Supporting the process of identification, documenting and management of hazards through risk assessments and associated actions.
• Supporting the provision of safety and safety performance data and the monitoring of Safety Performance Indicators.
• Supporting the Safety Reporting Manager in the management of Safety Action Groups.
• Supporting the production of Safety Documentation, Information, Notices and Newsletters.
• Supporting the development and provision of safety training, including support to recurrent training in conjunction with other safety department staff.
• Providing advice on safety matters

Qualifications

• Have a reasonable understanding of CAA Regulations with regard to Operations and particularly those elements related to the Management System Trained Auditor, experienced in undertaking internal audits covering CAA/EASA Regulations Experience in the investigation of occurrences (Trained Investigator) Experienced in the use of Centrik for Safety and Compliance management At least 2 years experience in a safety or compliance role for a helicopter company.
• At least 5 years experience in either flight or ground operations, maintenance or continuing airworthiness management for a helicopter company.
• Located within commuting distance of Biggin Hill.
• Essential
• Have the qualities to be able to improve the safety culture and gain the respect of staff in the way that they handle situations.
• Have analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Be effective at oral and written communication.
• Have an understanding of human and organisational factors At least 5 years experience in either flight or ground operations, maintenance or continuing airworthiness management for an aviation related company.
• Willing to undertake the required training to gain competency in safety and compliance tasks.
• Located within commuting distance of either Liskeard, Gloucester or Boscombe Down.
• Training will be provided to the right candidate.