Safety Manager-Flight operation

The West Atlantic Group is one of the markets leading providers of dedicated airfreight service to European National Mail Organisations and airfreight capacity to Global Integrators and freight forwarders.
The Group has a well-established geographic network and operate a customised aircraft fleet of 40 aircrafts, which includes the British Aerospace ATP, Bombardier CRJ 200 PF, Boeing 737-300 / 400/ 800.
West Atlantic was founded in 1962 and its headquartered in office buildings at Malmö Airport, Sweden. Operation are performed all over Europe with a staff around 500 employees. West Atlantic holds two Air Operating Certificates, one in UK and one in Sweden, which together operate over 24,000 flights serving more than 50 destinations. Focus is on safe operations, high reliability, and customer service.


West Atlantic is looking for a Safety Manager in Malmö/Sturup, who wants to work in a corporate culture that is characterized by cooperation and team spirit. Our flights are an important link in the daily mail & parcel handling for priority deliveries within Europe. Welcome to a company where you can be involved and contribute to profitability, business benefits and not least to linking Europe through our business.

 As Safety Manager you will be the focal point for our integrated Safety Management System to meet regulatory requirements and promote industry best practice. You will ensure that the operation is carried out in accordance with our Air Operator Certificate, as well as that the operation is carried out in compliance with the applicable regulatory requirements and the standards of the operator.

 The Job:


• Coordinate the development, administration, and maintenance of the Safety Management System
• Intervene as representative of the Company in terms of Operational Safety in all circumstances as required
• Coordinate and / or supervise the investigation of accidents and serious incidents.
• Promote the Company Safety policy
• Advise on the development and updating of the Safety policy
• Supervise the hazard identification systems and risk analysis and management
• Collaborate in the fulfilment of the Operational Safety objectives and goals as identified by management
• Plan and organize Operational Safety training for all personnel
• Review, adapt or modify all those aspects of the program that allow achieving the continuous improvement of the system

 You:


• Have minimum 5 years Aviation Operations experience within a Safety department
• Are fluent in English and Swedish both oral and written
• Preferably type rated on either ATP, CRJ, B737 or other jet experience.
• Have prior experience with Safety Management System
• Have problem solving and planning skills, day to day as well as strategic
• Have training experience

 As a person you: 


• Demonstrate strong customer focus
• Have proven ability to work under pressure
• Possess good interpersonal skills
• Are an excellent team-worker
• Are a great communicator

 You have a driving licence and access to car.

 

 Additional information:

 If you would like to make a difference for West Atlantic and have suitable toolbox for the job, please apply via our website with CV and cover letter as soon as possible.

 We will screen applications on an on-going basis, and this ad might therefore close ahead of the deadline.

 If you need further information before submitting your application, please contact Alexandra.borglin@westatlantic.eu (We do not accept CV via email)