Regional Safety Director Africa - Dubai Area

Job Description:

Main Activities:

Drive GRASP and ISOEG activities in Africa:

- Contribute to maintaining relationships between Airbus, international institutions (e.g. ICAO), governmental institutions (e.g. NAA), customer airlines, industry groups (e.g., AAPA, IATA) and other industry stakeholders involved in aviation safety in the region. 

- Contribute to the identification of potential safety issues relevant to the ATS regional environment with a strong but non-exclusive focus on :

• Customer airlines: Flight Operations, Maintenance and Engineering, Training, SMS,
• NAA: Oversight System (OPS, AIR, PEL) and SSP,
• Air Navigation System: ATM and PBN aspects.

- Contribute to the definition and deployment of appropriate mitigation plans to address these safety issues and ensure consistency of said safety plans with other regions, so that Airbus actually speaks one voice on safety matters.

- Create the conditions for the development/enhancement of a good safety culture in the region consistently with the Safety Management Systems (SMS) spirit. 

- Support safety promotion activities for all Airbus personnel in the region in coordination with the SMS network.

- Support product safety enhancement activities in the region when requested.

- Support sales campaigns when safety matters are on the agenda.

Represents Airbus during safety related events/ meetings

- Upon request, represent Airbus at national and/or international aviation safety seminars organized by ICAO or other institutions in the region. 

- Promote the image of the company in terms of safety initiatives

Contributes to Airbus Aircraft accident incident activities

- Support the Airbus product safety department in all tasks related to an ICAO Annex 13 Airbus accident/major incident investigation in the region.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Africa and Middle East FZE

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Aviation Safety

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