Manager Safety - Technical Operations

Job description / Role

Synopsis

The Manager Technical SMS (MT-SMS) reports to the Senior Manager Technical Safety & Compliance (SMTSC). MT-SMS is the interface with the Corporate Safety and Quality Department. He/she is familiar with, enforces and follows the procedures stipulated in the Safety & Quality Management Manual System (SQMM) and becomes an active participant in the Corporate Safety Management System.

The role is required to communicate across the various leadership structures in addition to senior management representatives from external agencies.

Accountabilities

• In collaboration with Corporate Safety and Quality Department, support the coordination with the Competent Authority and other external agencies as required on matters related to existing, new, or upcoming regulations which have an impact on Corporate SMS. Liaises with all relevant departments within the airline and specifically within the EY Technical organisation to ensure that related safety policies and procedures are developed, implemented, and updated as required.
• Promotion of regulatory compliance framework, quality control, SMS, safety reporting, safety culture and behaviours within EY Technical. Supporting the Accountable Manager and the Post Holders to review and define Safety Objectives and related Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs) annually and disseminate them to EY Technical personnel.
• Providing periodic reports on Safety and Quality related activities to Post Holders and executives, and data for key safety and airworthiness meetings, such as MESAG, etc.
• Managing and supporting the trend analysis of Safety and Quality related data within EY Technical organisation and making recommendations to Post Holders with respect to the prioritisation of interventions, risk mitigation and assurance mechanisms to be established and implemented.
• Acts as an information conduit to disseminate safety information (such as Safety Objectives, SPIs, etc.) to the organization's contractors, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Administers MESAG meetings and coordinates relevant information from and to the Safety Review Board (SRB) meetings. Builds and maintains an excellent working relationship with the organization's Safety Action Group (SAG) stakeholders.
• Administer the safety briefings within EY Technical organisation to discuss safety issues, trends related to SPIs, hazards, occurrences through safety meetings and/or Town Hall meetings.
• Supporting business units with hazard identification, risk assessment, mitigation suggestions and assurance mechanisms (CAPA) to be established and implemented.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aviation, or Maintenance Engineer License with Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance & Engineering, or equivalent experience;
• 10+ years working experience in the aviation industry, with a minimum of 5+ years of experience implementing and/or managing an SMS;
• An extensive knowledge of safety management systems (SMS) and have completed appropriate SMS training;
• Sound knowledge of relevant civil aviation regulations (with emphasis on CAR X, CAR M, CAR 145, CAR 66, CAR 147 and EASA/FAA equivalents);
• Experience and qualifications in conducting safety and quality audits and inspections;
• Experience in Aviation Safety Investigation is desirable.

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. All this ties into Etihad's ambitious Journey 2030 strategy. The airline plans to double its fleet size and triple the number of customers over the next six years as it sets out to be the airline everyone wants to fly!

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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.