Senior Specialist - ANS Safety

Manage the Safety Management System that monitors and ensures that GCAA ANS has a comprehensive safety management system in line with ANS strategic goals and GCAA Audit and Risk Management. Manage effective Safety Risk management to ensure hazard identification, safety risk assessment and mitigation. Manage effective ANS Safety Assurance to ensure safety performance, management of change and continuous improvement of the SMS. Develop and manage the implementation of an effective and comprehensive ANS Safety Training Program to ensure all staff is safety trained at the required level. Develop and manage the implementation of effective and comprehensive Safety Promotion to ensure dissemination and communication of safety-related feedback to all staff. Monitor and evaluate the SMS to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes. Lead or contribute to safety-related projects aimed at enhancing the overall safety performance of the ANSP. Ensure the SMS aligns with international best practices and continually benchmarks against leading safety standards. Safety Risks & Recommendations Provide expertise to the ANS Safety Unit in the Safety recommendations resulted from reported safety occurrences., Promote lessons learned across ANS 4 different function departments to maximize the benefit and ensure an accurate promotion of safety. Review, Analyse and identify hazards, and make safety recommendations to mitigate the accompanied risks. Provide regular updates and briefings to senior management on safety performance, emerging risks, and recommended actions. Lead cross-functional safety reviews to ensure comprehensive risk assessments and cohesive safety strategies. Policy and Procedures Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in safety processes, procedures, and systems. Draft, review and assess ANS Safety policies, procedures and operations manuals to ensure compliance with required regulatory requirements of safety standards / guidelines. Provide council and expertise to the Crisis Management Committee (CMC), draft and maintain emergency response and contingency plans, policies and procedures to ensure compliance to the international and local standards / regulations. Safety Analysis and Investigations: Lead or participate in safety investigations following incidents or accidents involving air navigation services. Analyse data, gather evidence, and identify contributing factors to determine root causes. Develop recommendations and corrective actions to prevent recurrence of incidents and enhance safety. Audit and assessment Programs Conduct regular safety evaluation assessment and internal safety audit programs in conjunction with ANA and take corrective action as required. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the SMS, identifying areas for improvement. Conduct follow-up activities to ensure that corrective actions from safety recommendations are implemented effectively. A degree in an aviation discipline or a verified CAA license with 5 years experience in a similar environment. Good knowledge and skills in safety audit, operations safety programs and safety standards & regulations. Commitment to continuous professional development and staying updated with the latest safety management trends and regulations. Experience with advanced safety management software and data analysis tools is preferred.