Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Aviation

FlightTestSafety(SMS)Manager

Manching, Germany FULL TIME
The Brief

“Flight Test Safety (SMS) Manager at Airbus Defence and Space GmbH. Skills: Flight Test Safety, Safety Management System, Risk Assessment, Aviation Safety. Prevent accidents and incidents. Identify potential hazards”

What You'll Achieve.

Improve and maintain the Safety Culture

Industry & Context.

Aviation
Problems you'll solve

Hazard identification; Risk mitigation; Investigation techniques

Eligibility Requirements

Willingness to travel for business, Awareness of compliance risks, Commitment to act with integrity

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in a Flight Test Organization, Formal SMS training or education, Engineering experience within a Design Organization, Experience in flight operations within a Flight Test Department, Experience in investigation techniques, Proficiency in MS Office, Proficiency in Google Suite tools

Nice to Have

Military aviation background, Test pilot experience, Engineering degree with first-hand experience in flight test techniques and procedures, Graduate of a recognized Test Pilot School, Understanding of technical issues for a diverse fleet of test aircraft, Understanding of Airbus DS internal working structures and organization, Experience in designing and publishing Safety promotion materials, Knowledge of auditing and DOA framework, Military background in flight operations, Knowledge of Human Factors, Knowledge of Crew Resource Management, German language, Spanish language

What You'll Do.

Prevent accidents and incidents

Identify potential hazards

Mitigate related risks

Implement Safety Management System

Operate Safety Management System

Maintain Safety Management System

Serve as point of contact for UK MAA Regulatory Articles

Manage internal Safety Group

Contribute to SMS Manual

Support investigations

Handle Hazard and Event Reports

Conduct Predictive Hazard and Risk Assessments

Maintain Safety Performance Indicators

Develop Safety Performance Indicators

Support internal audits

Support external audits

Stay updated on new trends

Stay updated on new procedures

Ensure Safety Awareness

Conduct Safety Awareness sessions

Conduct Lessons Learned meetings

Provide required training

Support Safety promotion campaigns

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with various internal organizations; Work collaboratively in a team; Work in a diverse environment; Exchange; Mutual support; Inclusion

Communication Scope

Excellent communication skills; Written communication skills; Oral communication skills

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