Head of Safety

flyadeal Egypt

The Head of Safety is responsible for providing guidance and direction for planning strategies, implementing, and operating the organization s Safety Management System (SMS) and all other operational safety-related functions. This role involves conveying information to highlight safety issues to management and delivering safety information to staff, contractors, and stakeholders through appropriate channels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation of the Safety Management System (SMS) and Flight Data Analysis Program (FDAP) within the Safety Department and among Operational Divisions.
• Oversee and review the periodic review of safety policies, objectives, and the organization s safety performance, ensuring timely reporting on safety issues and trends to C-Level executives.
• Manage safety-related processes, procedures, events, trends, issues, safety reporting programs, SMS, and FDM software.
• Ensure data integrity and validity, and appropriate use of data to improve quality in the operation of flights.
• Assure identified risks or hazards associated with operations are properly assessed, analyzed, and monitored.
• Ensure addressing and implementing risk evaluations as per the approved risk matrix, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Conduct safety risk assessments, management of change, safety surveillance/inspections programs, and safety action groups.
• Lead safety performance monitoring while ensuring the effective monitoring of SPIs, SPTs, and SOs.
• Review safety communication means across the airline, such as Safety Newsletter, Website, Bulletins, Workshops, etc., to propagate safety information and enhance safety awareness across the airline.
• Oversee and monitor safety promotion activities.
• Manage and monitor the Safety Department strategic plan, headcount, budgets, and the airline's safety training programs.
• Stay up to date on the latest safety trends and regulations to continuously improve the airline s SMS by incorporating best practices and adapting to new safety requirements.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and industry stakeholders to build relationships, share best practices, and collaborate on safety initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree or equivalent experience in the aviation field.
• Airline Transport Pilot License, Flight Dispatcher, or Aircraft Mechanic License (B1 & B2).
• Fluency in both Arabic and English is required.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in the aviation industry, with at least 5 years in a management position.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in aviation safety or flight operations standards.
• Safety Regulations and Compliance.
• Comprehensive knowledge of GACARs, IATA SARPs, ICAO annexes, and SMS.
• Crisis Management.
• Aircraft Operations and Systems.
• Safety Incident/Accident Investigations.
• Safety Auditing and Inspections.
• Adaptability.
• Effective Communications.
• Interpersonal Skills.
• Project Management Skills.
• Analytical and Problem-solving Skills