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Head of Operational Safety

  • Dublin or Shannon

    Closing date: 24/01/2025

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Purpose

The Head of Operational Safety is accountable to AirNav Ireland’s Director of ATM Operations and Strategy for the provision of advice, support and analysis on the performance of the operational safety management system in compliance with aviation regulatory requirements.

In addition, the Head of Operational Safety will work in conjunction AirNav Ireland’s Head of  Safety Management Unit, assisting and supporting them in meeting their overall responsibility for the implementation and maintenance of an effective SMS on behalf of the organisation.  

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Ensure that the Safety Management System is implemented effectively and consistently across the AirNav Ireland Operational Business units, providing objective evidence that they are discharging their safety accountabilities and responsibilities.
  • Ensure that an explicit, proactive approach to safety management is maintained within the AirNav Ireland Operational Business Units, and that safety is given the highest priority during the development of Operations and Strategy (OAS) Directorate’s strategic plans and projects.
  • Provide the Director of ATM Operations and Strategy, independent oversight of the risk profile at all operational units, with an accurate risk picture, including hazard identification, risk management and safety performance monitoring.
  • Ensure a consistent approach to operational safety surveys and safety audits across all units, including timely implementation of corrective actions.
  • Promote proactive hazard reporting.
  • Attend and report on Operational Safety at the Safety Review Board and Security Review Group
  • Support the Director of ATM Operations and Strategy by bringing expertise and monitoring alongside the Unit Safety Managers to ensure that risks and controls are properly managed.
  • Translate strategic risk goals into Operational Safety goals.
  • Actively monitor Operational Safety management performance of operational units and initiate actions to strengthen results.
  • Represent the ANSP at appropriate national and international fora or as directed by the Director of ATM Operations and Strategy.
  • All duties as outlined and in accordance with the Security Management Manual.
  • Other duties as may be assigned, where appropriate.

Reports To:            Director of ATM Operations and Strategy

Direct Reports:      To be decided

Relationships

Internal:                  

In addition to direct reporting relationship above the postholder is required to liaise with all personnel and Directorates in the ANSP in particular with the Head of AirNav Ireland’s Safety Management Unit and General Managers.

External:                 

The postholder is required to liaise with all appropriate external bodies, providers, suppliers, and companies.          

 

PERSON SPECIFICATON

Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience & Skills

Essential:

  • Appropriate 3rd level qualification in aviation safety / risk management, aviation management or a related discipline
  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in safety / risk management in the aviation or equivalent sector, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Demonstrable experience in developing, implementing and managing safety strategies within an aviation or equivalent sector
  • Demonstrable experience in identifying risk profiles and identifying risk pictures within an aviation or related industry
  • Knowledge of applicable EU and national safety regulations and any associated requirements and procedures of ATM /ANS operations.
  • Knowledge and understanding of  AirNav Irelands regulatory environment
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills, ability to liaise with regulators and other key stakeholders
  • Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent presentation skills.

  Desirable:

  • Strong analytical skills, including proficiency with IT software tools

Applications (Cover letter & CV), giving full details of experience and suitability for the position, should be emailed to Siobhan Moran, Human Resources Directorate at [email protected] not later than 16:00hrs on Friday, 24th January 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.   

Applicants must have the right to work and live in the EU.  

AirNav Ireland is an Equal Opportunity Employer