Safety Manager

BAA Training is one of the leading EASA-approved aviation training organizations (ATO), committed to delivering world-class training and ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance. We are seeking a highly qualified ATO Safety Manager to oversee and maintain our safety policy, ensuring compliance with EASA regulations and fostering a strong safety culture within the organization.

We promise a highly challenging field and wide scope of responsibilities, which will initially cover:

• Overseeing and optimizing the Safety Management System (SMS) and its compliance processes specific to the activities of the Approved Training Organization (ATO);
• Sharing expertise and knowledge on safety management with colleagues;
• Committing to ongoing personal and professional development in aviation safety;
• Ensuring that all aviation training activities adhere to both internal and external safety requirements, as established by EASA regulations (PART-ORA, PART-FCL);
• Managing the safety and compliance monitoring processes within the ATO;
• Ensuring full compliance of aviation training activities with internal and external regulations, including EASA requirements;
• Preparing, maintaining, and managing safety-related reports, facilitating hazard identification, risk analysis, and risk management within the ATO;
• Maintaining the safety reporting system and providing safety consultations across the organization;
• Ensuring compliance with the Organization Management Manual (OMM) and the Emergency Response Plan, updating these documents as required;
• Leading investigations into incidents and accidents, ensuring timely reporting to the Transport Competence Agency (TCA) and implementing risk mitigation measures;
• Promoting a "Just Culture" within the ATO and encouraging safety reporting among staff;
• Organizing and conducting SMS training for employees;
• Preparing and managing reports for Safety Review Board (SRB) meetings, monitoring the implementation of SRB tasks and safety recommendations;
• Ensuring SMS compliance with EASA regulations, including PART-ORA and PART-FCL, and promoting safety assurance across the training organization;
• Regularly reviewing and updating the OMM and the Emergency Response Plan, submitting them for TCA approval when necessary;
• Facilitating hazard identification, risk analysis, and risk management;
• Managing employee and instructor onboarding with regard to safety procedures and regulations.

We dream about a team member who:

• Has a minimum of two years in civil aviation;
• Has recent experience in safety management assurance area;
• Is fluent in English and efficient communicator (verbally and written). Spanish language skills would be considered as a great advantage;

• Has proven leadership skills, capable of providing direction to the management team in matters of safety and compliance;
• Is familiar with the internal quality system standards, Safety Management System (SMS) processes, and ICAO Annex 19;
• Has an ability to assess risks, solve problems proactively, and take appropriate actions to prevent issues from arising;
• Has experience in managing safety systems and compliance for aviation training organizations or airlines. This would be a strong advantage;
• Holds a pilot license. This is considered as a strong advantage.

What we offer you:

• A health insurance package after 3 months working for the company;
• Contribution to your pension fund for seniority;
• Additional holiday days for seniority after 2 years of work for company;
• A Wellness Day to take care of yourself and a Birthday Day to celebrate;
• Mental gym to support your emotional wellbeing from Mindletic;
• An entertainment flight with a full flight aviation training simulator;
• A shuttle bus service from Lleida city to the airport or parking space near the office;
• Extensive on boarding plan to ease your integration into company;
• An international and multicultural environment in vibrant industry with plenty of challenges to achieve;
• Personal growth possibilities if you are eager to progress in your career, we have a bunch of examples to share.