DEPUTY HEAD OF SAFETY

Description

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WE'RE HIRING
DEPUTY HEAD OF SAFETY
Key Accountabilities
- Deploy and maintain the Safety Management System (SMS) including safety programs, monitoring, audits, data analysis and investigations.
- Participate in Safety Action Group (SAG) committees, ensuring issues are raised and addressed.
- Conduct hazard identification, risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies.
- Lead and support safety audits and inspections, and track corrective actions to closure.
- Conduct incident/accident investigations, root cause analyses and recommend corrective actions.
- Monitor safety performance indicators, prepare safety reports, and drive a safety-based culture.
- Deliver safety training and awareness programs, promoting organization-wide SMS engagement.
- Manage safety documentation, ensure proper control of documents and records.
- Liaise with KCAA, airlines and partners, supporting regulatory interface and preparedness for external audits.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in aviation safety, including hands-on experience in legislation, SMS implementation, risk assessments and investigations.
- Academic background in Aviation Safety, Aeronautical Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance, Engineering, Aviation Management, Occupational Safety & Health, or equivalent.
- Competent Safety Management Systems Course recognized by the Authority.
- Prior involvement with internal/external safety audits and corrective action implementation.
- Experience managing safety programs from multi-disciplinary operational environments, with proven results on ground and in-flight safety, cargo, training.
- Ability to lead safety initiatives, committees, and foster a proactive safety culture.
Our Value Proposition
In this mission-critical role, you’ll be empowered to shape the systems, culture, and decisions that keep our people, passengers, and operations safe. From hazard identification to risk mitigation, incident analysis to safety promotion, you’ll have the authority and support to make a measurable difference every day.
At ALS, safety isn’t just a compliance requirement; it’s a mindset, a shared responsibility, and a core value. You’ll collaborate with passionate professionals, leverage innovative tools, and empower your leadership in an environment that champions accountability, trust, and continuous learning.
Application
DEADLINE: AUGUST 15, 2025
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