The Safety Officer – Safety Assurance will be responsible for supporting the implementation and maintenance of the Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Management System and Safety Management System (SMS) across assigned GAL locations, with particular emphasis on aircraft maintenance and associated aviation operations.
The role involves identifying operational hazards, conducting safety inspections and risk assessments, supporting incident investigations, monitoring regulatory compliance and promoting a proactive safety culture. The Safety Officer will work closely with maintenance personnel, operational teams, management and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable aviation safety, environmental and organizational requirements.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Aviation, Environmental Management, Safety Management or a related discipline; or a recognized professional qualification with relevant aviation experience.
- NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) or equivalent HSE qualification.
- Formal training in ICAO Safety Management Systems (SMS), Risk Assessment and Incident Investigation.
- Working knowledge of ICAO Annex 19, UAEMAR, ADOSH, ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and applicable aviation safety regulations.
- Good understanding of aircraft maintenance operations, aviation safety practices and associated operational risks.
- Strong knowledge of hazard identification, safety risk management, incident investigation and corrective action monitoring.
- Good communication, analytical, reporting and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Military aviation experience is an advantage.
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in aviation safety, HSE, quality, compliance or aircraft maintenance (7 years for the AMEL route).
- Practical experience in Safety Management Systems (SMS), risk assessments, incident investigations and regulatory compliance.
- Aircraft maintenance, MRO or military aviation experience is highly desirable.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Implement and monitor HSE and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements across assigned aviation and aircraft maintenance operations.
- Conduct safety inspections, identify operational hazards and assess risks within maintenance facilities, hangars and other operational areas.
- Investigate safety incidents, accidents and unsafe conditions, recommending and monitoring corrective actions.
- Monitor compliance with applicable aviation safety, HSE and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in safety audits, inspections and compliance reviews.
- Conduct safety awareness activities, toolbox talks and briefings to promote safe working practices.
- Support emergency preparedness, environmental management and contractor safety activities.
- Maintain safety records, incident reports, risk assessments and performance statistics.
- Coordinate with maintenance teams, management and stakeholders on operational safety matters.
- Promote a proactive safety culture through hazard reporting, employee engagement and continuous improvement.
