Overview
Prestwick Aircraft Maintenance (PAM) is a subsidiary of Ryanair providing base maintenance services exclusively to the Ryanair Airline group, located around Europe. The Ryanair group operates a fleet of more than 624 Boeing 737-800 and 737-8200 aircraft and continues to expand. We are seeking a Safety Engineer at the Shannon maintenance site (Ireland), reporting to the PAM Safety Manager for the PAM Safety function within EASA/UK CAA regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
* Manage the safety and information security reporting scheme and the occurrence reporting system.
* Oversee performance and follow-up actions for occurrence investigations.
* Coordinate and act on airworthiness occurrences, information security incidents, and identified vulnerabilities; initiate further investigation as needed.
* Support communication with appropriate authorities on safety issues.
* Provide information and suggestions for improvement on safety operation to the Safety Manager and Deputy Safety Manager.
* Facilitate hazard identification, risk assessments, and risk management within the PAM group or external forums.
* Monitor implementation of actions to mitigate risks as listed in the safety action plan unless followed up by the compliance monitoring function.
* Gather and develop safety information for Safety Review Board or other safety-related meetings.
* Develop safety information within Safety Actions Group meetings.
* Conduct safety training for staff and ensure training meets acceptable standards.
* Provide advice on safety matters to the PAM Safety Manager or Deputy.
* Develop recurrent training information arising from security incidents/issues.
* Ensure Mandatory Occurrences are reported to applicable Authority reporting systems as appropriate.
* Record safety performance indicators (SPIs) and safety performance targets (SPTs) and indicate when triggers are reached.
* Ensure Safety MACRO plan items are performed and closed in time.
* Liaise with Compliance Monitoring and Technical Standards in interface management to support safety objectives.
* Support and facilitate hazard identification and risk assessments within PAM group when necessary.
* Investigate occurrence reports in line with ‘Just Culture’ and maintain confidentiality rules.
* Attend Safety department meetings and prepare reports for the Safety Manager.
* Ensure accurate recording of hours worked in the Safety department recording system.
* Prepare safety data for site-specific meetings.
* Develop material for safety communication channels such as HMTV, CT, and monthly newsletters as applicable.
Requirements
* Relevant engineering or technical degree, or aircraft technician or other maintenance engineering-related experience.
* Practical experience and expertise in applying aviation safety standards and safe operating practices.
* Basic knowledge of EASA and UKCAA regulations is preferred.
* Knowledge of industry Safety Management System requirements is preferred.
* Knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies (planning, conducting, and reporting) is preferred.
* Confident and effective interpersonal communication skills when dealing with engineering staff during investigations.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Highly self-motivated and proactive with initiative.
* Ability to work independently and take responsibility.
* Flexible approach to work to match operational requirements.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfortable learning new systems.
* Knowledge of continuous improvement tools/techniques.
* A valid passport with unrestricted right to travel in the UK/EEA and a valid driver’s license.
* Very good command of written and spoken English.
* Preferably security clearance to enter aviation security areas.
* Position includes travel of up to 15% around Ryanair group companies as required.
Note: Responsibilities may be discussed and clarified before final agreement with the successful candidate depending on qualification and experience and/or personal aspirations.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Airlines and Aviation
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