Manager – Flight Safety & Standards

MAIN OBJECTIVE OF ROLE

To oversee the implementation of Safety Management System principles and Quality Control functions at a departmental level within Flight Operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Ensures implementation of flydubai Safety Management System requirements in Flight Operations.
• Generates Safety Risk Assessments, collaborating with other departments, to enhance Flight Operations.
• Leads the monthly Flight Safety Action Group and contributes to the Fatigue Risk Management Safety Action Group (SAG).
• Maintains the Flight Operation Hazard Register, conducting thorough reviews of implemented mitigating actions.
• Participates in Flight Safety-related investigations as necessary to uphold operational standards.
• Conducts periodic safety assessments to optimize safety protocols during line operations.
• Represents Flight Operations during both internal and external audits, collaborating with Compliance Monitoring to devise corrective actions and effective mitigations in response to identified findings.
• Contribute to Security & Safety SAG, on behalf of Flight Operations, providing mitigations for Security Risk & Threat Analysis.
• Provide valuable insights from Flight Operations to Air Safety Reports, as assigned by the Safety Department.
• Develops Flight Operations Safety Performance Indicators, along with associated Targets for continual improvement.
• Delivers regular and comprehensive safety updates to the departmental head within Flight Operations.
• Represents Flight Operations at relevant external events pertaining to flight safety.
• Conducts quality control functions within the Flight Operations Department to ensure adherence to company standards.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Minimum Education Level

• Master’s Degree

Education Specific Requirement (if applicable)

• Aviation Safety

Certifications (if applicable)

• ICAO ATPL Degree in aviation management/safety

Licenses (if applicable)

• Hold or has held an ATPL.

Languages

• Fluent in English

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Years with Qualifications

• 8

Professional Experience

• Wide-ranging expertise and work experience in Aviation Safety Management System, within an airline or civil aviation authority.

Systems Knowledge (if applicable)

• Proficient in Report Writing, Q-Pulse and utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint and Excel.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Customer Focus
• Teamwork
• Effective Communication
• Personal Accountability & Commitment to achieve
• Resilience and Flexibility (Can do attitude)

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Inspiring & Developing Others
• Decision Making
• Strategic Thinking
• Business Acumen

ISR REQUIREMENTS

Reads and complies with the ISR policies of the Company and diligently reports any weakness or incidents to the respective Line Manager or the Information Security team. Completes all required ISR awareness sessions and follows associated guidelines in the day-to-day business operations.