Director of Safety, Quality and Security

I am working with a fantastic client who are seeking a Director of Safety, Quality & Security to join them on a permanent basis.

Role: Director of Safety, Quality and Security
Location: Baghdad
Contract: Local operator employment contract
Salary: Remuneration in accordance with experience + benefits

Responsibilities

• Development and supervise implementation of the SMS;
• Safety performance monitoring; and
• Adherence to continuous improvement.
• Managing reported safety issues;
• Staying concurrent with safety compliance; and
• Supervising policies and procedures.
• Providing safety reports and Risk analysis;
• Manage the companies Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) and Aircraft Safety Action Program (ASAP) Programs
• Check the data reports from the FDR’s bi-annual FDR checks
• End to end management of the company’s Flight Operations Quality Assurance Program
• Management of the ASAP Program including but not limited to: Reporting and data management, supporting and educating crew, preparation of safety briefings, and event liaison
• Maintain a high level of knowledge of customer-specific safety & security requirements and expectations
• Audit, monitor, educate and provide guidance to locations to ensure they understand, implement and maintain compliance with all policies, requirements, and procedures
• Perform station audits and work with leadership to implement corrections/improvements
• Support stations in their use of safety performance measurement tools such as Line Operation Safety Assessments (LOSA) and Job Hazard Assessment (JHA)
• Work collaboratively with Quality to assess and mitigate risk prior to introducing any new work procedure, chemical or job equipment/tooling
• Work collaboratively with Training on content and delivery of training materials associated with Safety to ensure effectively
• Responsible for maintaining the airline quality and security programme
• Compliance in both regulatory and legislative areas of aviation security
• Ensure a timely response to operational threats
• Report to the Safety Review Board on all ongoing security risk/threats within company AOC and its operations
• Assist in the review of security training for Flight Crew and Ground Personnel and provide guidance and assistance to Training Instructors.
• Directs team responsible for program performance/governance, quality assurance, compliance, and data analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or 6 years of relevant experience
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in Aviation security industry.
• Minimum 5 years in training field.
• Certified aviation auditor preferable
• Must have attended the appropriate/mandatory Government/IATA Aviation Security courses as required for Security Managers.
• Knowledge of current and developing technical equipment/facilities, techniques for loss reduction, audit processes and management practices.
• Sound knowledge of National and International aviation security legislation
• Have experience of FOQA programs
• Have knowledge of Flight Data Recording Systems including being able understand flight data
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the ASAP program, SMS, and ERP
• Proficiency with all MS Suite tools, including Excel and PowerPoint, including the ability to produce required reports, statistical charts, and PowerPoint presentations
• Excellent skills, both orally and in writing, in the English language
• Ability to develop, evaluate and upgrade safety, quality and security programs
• Auditing experience preferred
• Deep experience in SMS and Quality Management System (QMS)
• Aviation knowledge;
• Professional knowledge of the working environment
• Problem solving abilities;
• Project managing skills;
• Affability, charisma and other leadership abilities;
• Communication abilities, both oral and written;
• Safety behavior; and
• Experiences in the aviation industry.
• Proven knowledge of Aviation Legislation and ICAO Annexes
• Proven exposure to Safety & QA
• sound knowledge of safety management principles and practices;
• Previous Post-holder / Nominated Person experience