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ARCO Worldwide Services Limited (AWS) is a diversified indigenous company that leverages the latest UAV technologies and software to provide integrated high-tech solutions across multiple sectors in Nigeria including the Oil, Gas, Defense, Telecommunications, Agriculture and Power sectors. As a business, AWS is committed to delivering excellent customized…
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Aviation Safety Manager
About the job
- The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and implementing effective safety measures to enhance the overall safety performance of our organization.
- He/She will work closely with various stakeholders to assess risks, develop safety protocols, and promote a culture of safety throughout the organization.
- The successful candidate must have a thorough understanding of NCAA and ICAO aviation safety rules, regulations, and procedures, with a sound knowledge of JARUS SORA along with relevant certifications and ISO audit compliance.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with NCAA and ICAO aviation safety rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s safety management system (SMS) in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Supports operational departments and managers on the use of Safety Management processes (e.g., assisting operational personnel in conducting risk assessments according to a common risk assessment methodology and assigning effective, operationally relevant controls).
- Coaching and training staff in the use of Safety Management tools and methodologies as described in the SMS manual (or equivalent).
- Conduct safety assessments, audits, and inspections to identify potential hazards and assess the effectiveness of existing safety measures.
- Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Coordinate safety training and awareness programs for employees, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Monitor and analyze safety data, trends, and performance indicators to identify areas for improvement and develop strategies to enhance safety performance.
- Liaise with regulatory authorities, industry organizations, and other stakeholders to stay updated on relevant safety regulations, standards, and best practices.
- Prepare reports and documentation for regulatory submissions, audits, and inspections.
- Collaborate with internal departments, including operations, maintenance, and training, to ensure that safety requirements are integrated into all aspects of the company’s operations.
- Foster a positive safety culture throughout the organization; includes promoting an open reporting culture and ensuring that punitive actions are not taken against individuals making voluntary or mandatory safety reports.
- Monitors how the just culture policy is applied, and reports to the Accountable Executive when issues are identified.
- Ensure that the reporting system is effective and that occurrences have been timely and properly analyzed; in particular, ensuring that identified root cause(s) of incidents, accidents, and failures within the system are relevant and mitigated accordingly to prevent recurrence.
- Encourage operational departments and/or individuals to take ownership of safety issues and risks.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Aeronautical Engineering, Safety Management, or a related field.
- M.Sc./MBA Degree is an added advantage.
- Professional certification in aviation safety management (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, IS-BAO) is required.
- Certification and sound knowledge in JARUS SORA would be an added advantage.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: hr@arcoworldwide.ng using the position as subject of email.
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