Safety Investigator Airworthiness

Job description / Role

Purpose:

The Safety Investigator-Airworthiness reports directly to the Manager Quality Safety Investigation and is responsible for leading the investigation and representing the company in compliance with the GCAA & EASA Continued Airworthiness Regulations.

Accountabilities:

· Perform internal safety investigations of occurrences and incidents related to the airworthiness of the aircraft to identify causal and contributory factors.

· Identify safety recommendations to the organization to avoid repeated safety incidents.

· Assessing the severity of safety incidents to determine the extent of the company's response to an incident.

· Compose and review safety investigation reports.

· Maintain the safety management system database to ensure integrity and accuracy for statistical use.

· Research the latest techniques/technologies in investigation and human factors to ensure best industry practices.

· Additional duties and responsibilities, as reasonably expected, may be assigned as required.

Requirements

Education & Experience

· 10 years of experience in aircraft maintenance/technical operations of which 2-5 years should be in an SMS/Safety Investigations role.

· Minimum Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's License (Recommended) or Bachelor's degree in a field related to engineering, safety, or aviation.

· Familiar with and demonstrates sound knowledge of the GCAA/EASA CAR-145, CAR-SMS and CAR-M regulations.

· Completed Level 1 or higher training on at least of one aircraft type from the Etihad Airways Fleet.

· Trained in Root Cause Analysis Techniques.

· Completed an aircraft accident/incident investigation course.

About Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world's leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad's codeshare partners, Etihad's network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. Etihad is recognised as one of the world's leading airlines in response to COVID-19 and was the first airline in the world to fully vaccinate its crew on board.

About the Company

Etihad Airways is the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates. The airline was set up by a Royal Decree in July 2003, with Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, as its hub. Etihad started commercial operations in November 2003.

With Etihad, everyone who flies with us is welcomed as our guest.

This simple credo illuminates everything we do, from big things like making sure that our fleet is one of the most advanced in the sky, to small touches like letting you choose the films you watch.

Were proud to be the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates. At the crossroads between Europe and Asia, our home reflects our commitment to bringing the world closer together - as does our highly cosmopolitan staff.