Senior Safety Specialist

Qatar Airways · Doha

Posted Jul 23, 2026Source: indeed
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### **General Information** Ref \# 260000A2 Location Qatar\-Doha Job family Corporate \& Commercial * Closing Date: 2026\-07\-31 ### **Description** **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. ### **Qualification** **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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