Safety Manager at NFT Consult

About The Role

Our client a leading local airline is looking for a Safety Manager who will be responsible for the effective functioning of the SMS and also coordinates SMS functions throughout the organization and provides guidance towards compliance with Safety standards in order to meet both local authority, and international aviation requirements in the respective areas of Company operations.

Responsibilities

• Liaison with Local and internal Authorities and other stake holders on matters safety on behalf of the Head of Safety
• Ensure appropriate corrective or preventive actions that address relevant compliance and/or conformity issues have been implemented and are being monitored for effectiveness.
• Monitor trends in reporting system and generate reports for management review
• Ensure day-to-day administration of SMS through communication and coordination with operational managers in the management of operational risk on behalf of Head of Safety
• Ensure organizational awareness of relevant safety issues by communicating to management and non-management staff on behalf of head of safety
• Monitor the Safety division budgets.
• Ensure that the organization's program for setting safety performance measures is fully implemented in all departments and subjected to management review.
• Carry out internal and external safety audits
• Coordinate the Implementation of Emergency response program on behalf of head of safety

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation related field
• Has successfully completed training in: Quality and Safety Management Systems certification recognized by KCAA Accident Investigation (optional) ERP Awareness training
• At least 5 years of experience in aviation safety with 2 years at supervisory level
• Excellent knowledge of safety management principles (EASA, ICAO, IOSA)
• Experience in management of business critical projects
• Data analysis and problem solving skills
• Planning and organization; Ability to develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a wide range of people/cultural diversity
• Accountability; take ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitment