Kevin Small

Consultant Details

Consultant: Kevin Small

Phone: 01483332000

Email: kevin.small@zenon.aero

Title: Head of Safety and Compliance

Location: United Kingdom

Date Posted: 14 January 2025

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: 4949

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Zenon are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of an Operator who provides a variety of Specialist Aviation Services to a diverse client base in the UK for a Head of Safety and Compliance on a permanent basis.

This is a highly fulfilling role where the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the organisation maintains the necessary compliance, relevant approvals and exemptions within Air Operations, ATO, Part M and part145. Is also responsible for the development, administration, and maintenance of the SMS.

Successful candidates will be responsible for:

  • To act as the Nominated Person for Compliance Monitoring Manager and Safety Management for the Flight Operations (Air Operations), ATO, Part M and P145.
  • The auditing and management of the compliance monitoring audit/inspection programme to meet the requirements of Air Operations, ATO, Part M and Part 145 audit schedules.
  • Control and monitoring of all closure actions to findings and observations raised during internal auditing or by external auditors.
  • Responsibility and management of the Management System Manual and interaction with approval NPs for document review.
  • Management of the Part 145 company authorisation system for the engineers and logistics staff.
  • Independent report compilations for the safety occurrence reports and incidents.
  • Organise external audits of sub-contractors and their management systems.
  • Maintain and manage the approved supplier listing plus carry out routine audits as required.
  • Act as the focal point for all UKCAA visits and audits pertaining to all three accreditations
  • Managing and ensuring progression of all Internal Occurrence Reports and Mandatory Occurrence Reports (MORs)

Minimum Skills and Experience:

  • 5 years of relevant work experience in the application of safety standards and safe operating practices.
  • Previously held a Nominated Postholder position, ideally as a Safety and or Compliance Manager.
  • Demonstrable aviation safety management systems experience and current with the latest SMS theories and philosophies.
  • A thorough knowledge of CAA Air Operations, ATO, Part-CAMO, and Part-145 and applicable regulations.
  • A thorough understanding of the principles and application of a Just Culture.
  • Trained in Safety Investigation technics, with at least 2 years practical auditing experience in a commercial aviation environment.

 

Why Choose Zenon Aviation?

In the ever changing and dynamic marketplace, Zenon Aviation knows that the support and care we provide to candidates is vital in assisting you in achieving your career aspirations.

Our team of dedicated consultants will deal with your application efficiently and more importantly confidentially, providing a professional and reliable service.

If the above opportunity is of interest to you, please forward your CV to our Recruitment Director kevin.small@zenon.aero  in confidence.

All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence and unless you hear from us within 5 days of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Zenon Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Salary: Competitive

Location: United Kingdom

Job Type: Permanent

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