Senior Safety Specialist
Qatar Airways · Doha
Posted Jul 23, 2026Source: indeed
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Job description
### **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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