Senior Safety Specialist

Ref #

260000A2

Location

Qatar-Doha

Job family

Corporate & Commercial

• Closing Date: 2026-07-31

SENIOR SAFETY SPECIALIST

The Senior Safety Specialist will assist and support Senior Manager Quality & Safety and Manager Flight Safety in implementing the Safety Management System (SMS) within the Technical Department, covering both fixed‑wing and helicopter operations.

Main Duties:

• Ensure strict adherence to all governing Safety Rules and Regulations across technical and helicopter operations.
• Ensure compliance with QCAA legal requirements, company legal frameworks, processes, and procedural standards.
• Ensure all safety‑related documentation is accurate, complete, up to date, and properly maintained.
• Conduct and support investigations of technical incidents, maintenance occurrences, and helicopter‑specific events.
• Identify root causes and contributing factors; propose and follow up on Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Document all investigation outcomes thoroughly and coordinate reports with relevant departments.
• Design and deliver SMS‑related training programs for technical and operational personnel, including helicopter modules.
• Develop, maintain, and update safety training materials, guidance documents, and e‑learning content.
• Support safety promotion activities, awareness campaigns, and continuous safety improvement initiatives.
• Participate in hazard identification and conduct safety risk assessments (including fixed‑wing and helicopter operational risks).
• Maintain and update the Risk Register; track risk controls and monitor their ongoing effectiveness.
• Contribute to the development, monitoring, and continuous improvement of Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs).
• Process, analyse, and follow up on the submitted Technical Occurrence Reports (TOR).
• Coordinate with internal teams to address safety concerns, ensuring timely and effective mitigation.
• Support technical audits, inspections, and safety reviews across aircraft and helicopter operations.
• Attend internal/external safety meetings, including industry working groups and regulatory authority engagements.
• Support additional safety initiatives, projects, and tasks as may assigned by the Senior Manager Quality & Safety or Manager Flight Safety.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aviation Safety, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant aviation safety experience, with exposure to technical operations. Experience in technical investigation and safety data analysis.
• Experience in SMS or safety-related training.
• Strong knowledge of ICAO Annex 19, SMS principles, and risk management practices.
• Preferred with experience in a Non-Commercial Complex (NCC) operator environment.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) or e-learning development tools.
• Helicopter safety or maintenance exposure preferred.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under demanding operational environments.

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