Position Vacant in Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi, UAE (Dec-2023)

Etihad Airways invites applications for Manager Technical SMS in Abu Dhabi, UAE (Dec-2023)

Job Title:

Manager Technical SMS

Job Description:

Synopsis:

The Manager Technical SMS (MT-SMS) reports to the Senior Manager Technical Safety & Compliance (SMTSC). MT-SMS is the interface with the Corporate Safety and Quality Department. He/she is familiar with, enforces and follows the procedures stipulated in the Safety & Quality Management Manual System (SQMM) and becomes an active participant in the Corporate Safety Management System.
The role is required to communicate across the various leadership structures in addition to senior management representatives from external agencies.

Accountabilities:

In collaboration with Corporate Safety and Quality Department, support the coordination with the Competent Authority and other external agencies as required on matters related to existing/new/upcoming regulations which have an impact on Corporate SMS.
Liaises with all relevant departments within the airline and specifically within the EY Technical organization to ensure that related safety policies and procedures are developed/implemented/updated, as required.
Promotion of regulatory compliance framework, quality control, SMS, safety reporting, safety culture and behaviors within EY Technical.
Supporting the Accountable Manager and the Post Holders to review and define Safety Objectives and related Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs) annually and disseminate them to EY Technical personnel.
Providing periodic reports on Safety and Quality related activities to Post Holders and executives, and data for key safety and airworthiness meetings, such as MESAG, etc.
Managing and support the trend analysis of Safety and Quality related data within EY Technical organization and make recommendations to Post Holders with respect to the prioritization of interventions, risk mitigation and assurance mechanisms to be established and implemented.
Acts as an information conduit to disseminate safety information (such as Safety Objectives, SPIs, etc.) to the organization’s contractors/subcontractors and stakeholders.
Administers MESAG meetings and coordinates relevant information from/to the Safety Review Board (SRB) meetings.
Builds and maintains an excellent working relationship with the organization’s Safety Action Group (SAG) stakeholders.
Administer the safety briefings within EY Technical organization to discuss safety issues, trends related to SPI’s, hazards, occurrences through safety meetings and/or Town Hall meetings.
Supporting business units with hazard identification, risk assessment, mitigation suggestions and assurance mechanisms (CAPA) to be established and implemented.
Supporting business units with Management of Change (MOC) process upon operationally significant changes such as introduction of new processes, new organization or equipment, or upon changes to existing procedures or processes with significant operational impact.
Support preparation of the annual budget for SMS promotion activities within EY Technical organization in collaboration with line managers.
Provide support for the development and implementation of New Joiner Induction Program to promote Corporate SMS, as required.
Assists with the preparations for and attendance to all related audits performed by internal and external stakeholders on SMS, as required.
Communicate reports for unairworthy conditions and non-compliant practices identified within the company to be covered in training programs to reduce the likelihood of reoccurrence.
Create safety awareness bulletins and handouts.
Being involved in the development, updating and drilling of relevant Emergency Response Plans and procedures.
Monitoring the industry for safety concerns that could affect the organization and communicating to those concerned.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Aviation or Maintenance Engineer License with Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance & Engineering or equivalent;
10+ years working experience in the aviation industry, with a minimum of 5+ years’ experience implementing and/or managing an SMS.
Direct Safety related experience within a Technical/Aircraft Maintenance function
An extensive knowledge of safety management systems (SMS) and have completed appropriate SMS training.
Sound knowledge of relevant civil aviation regulations (with emphasis to CAR X/ CAR M/ CAR 145/ CAR 66/ CAR 147 and EASA/FAA equivalents).
Experience and qualifications in conducting safety/quality audits and inspections.
Experience in Aviation Safety Investigation is desirable.

About Etihad Airways:

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world’s leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad’s codeshare partners, Etihad’s network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. Etihad is recognized as one of the world’s leading airlines in response to COVID-19 and was the first airline in the world to fully vaccinate its crew on board.

Etihad sees tackling the climate crisis as the most important issue of our time, and through strategic partnerships with major global aviation brands and OEMs, Etihad is relentless in its pursuit of industry decarbonization.