Aviation Safety & Investigations Senior Manager

Overview

Aviation Safety & Investigations Senior Manager role at Riyadh Airports. Responsible for overseeing and managing aviation safety and investigations, ensuring regulatory compliance and organizational standards by conducting safety investigations, audits, and inspections to foster a proactive safety culture and mitigate operational risks within the aerodrome. Key Responsibilities

Follow all relevant Aviation Safety Department policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions to ensure work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, processes, and practices, considering leading practices, process improvements, cost reduction, and productivity enhancement. Promote implementation and adherence to policies, processes, and operating procedures within RAC. Establish new policies and procedures regarding document storage, sharing, sending, and destruction. Comply with all RAC policies & procedures including safety and hazard reporting. Participate in the Aviation Safety Department budgeting cycle and provide input to the budgeting process. Ensure effective utilization of the Aviation Safety & Investigations unit’s budget and resources and report on budget utilization. Investigate and propose strategies that yield positive financial impacts for RAC and mitigate financial and operational risks. Manage, guide, and assist direct reports to perform their functional operations in accordance with set policies and procedures. Set performance objectives, provide necessary support, evaluate / appraise the team, and provide regular feedback on performance. Ensure ongoing competency and performance evaluations as scheduled. Evaluate training and development requirements for unit employees and recommend learning interventions. Conduct investigations into incidents, accidents, and potential regulatory non-compliance to ensure safety processes and identify new hazards or failures in risk controls. Lead and supervise thorough investigations of major safety incidents or accidents in alignment with RAC SMS policies and international aviation standards. Identify root causes of safety incidents and develop corrective actions to mitigate recurrence. Compile detailed investigation reports with findings, recommendations, and risk mitigation measures for senior management review and implementation. Oversee safety activities within the aerodrome, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, including GACAR standards. Monitor and conduct safety audits across aerodrome areas to identify and address risks proactively. Approve and oversee yearly audit plans, monthly inspection schedules, and frameworks related to accident / incident investigations. Promote a proactive safety culture by conducting audits, inspections, and investigations that enhance organizational safety and operational efficiency. Skills

HSSE Awareness and Risk Management Stakeholder Management People Management Decision Making Conflict Management Safety Management Systems Aerodrome Operations Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management or Safety Management or equivalent is required; a master’s degree or equivalent is preferred. Experience

7+ years of relevant experience Seniorities & Type

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level Employment type : Full-time Job Function & Industries

Job function : Quality Assurance Industries : Airlines and Aviation

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