Lead Safety Engineer Line Maintenance - G9

Job Purpose

To act as the focal point for internal safety, quality, and compliance oversight within Line Maintenance. The role enhances safety and operational reliability by identifying risks, managing non-compliance, and coordinating closely with the SMS and Quality departments to embed continuous improvement and promote a strong safety culture.

Key Result Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance Oversight

• Monitor compliance with CAR-145, CAR-M, MOE, and all relevant regulatory and company standards.
• Ensure that line maintenance activities are conducted in accordance with approved procedures and safety principles.
• Support the integration of ICAO SMS principles into daily operations.
  
  

• Plan, lead, and conduct internal safety and quality controls focused on line maintenance operations.
• Coordinate with Safety, QA, and Engineering teams to avoid duplication and define clear scope of audits.
• Conduct routine inspections, walkarounds, and spot checks to assess adherence to procedures and standards.
• Accurately document audit findings and communicate them to relevant stakeholders.
  
  

• Analyze audit outcomes, SMS reports, and operational data to identify emerging risks.
• Propose and follow up on risk mitigation and corrective/preventive actions to prevent incidents or recurrence.
• Track and ensure closure of audit findings and safety concerns assigned to Line Maintenance.
  
  

• Participate in incident investigations, supporting root cause analysis and development of effective corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Safety and QA departments to ensure that investigations are completed to a high standard.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of findings and reports.
  
  

• Utilize safety and audit data to propose process enhancements aimed at improving safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Drive and support continuous improvement initiatives within Line Maintenance.
  
  

• Promote a proactive safety culture across line maintenance teams through engagement, awareness campaigns, and communication.
• Support and deliver safety briefings and training sessions (e.g., human factors, SMS principles, procedural compliance).
• Provide technical and procedural safety advice to engineers, supervisors, and technicians as needed.
  
  

• Serve as the interface between Line Maintenance and the Safety, Quality Assurance, and Engineering departments.
• Participate in safety committees, audits, or working groups as directed by management.
  
  

• Provides direction, coaching and guidance to team members for their career and professional development.
• Creates a conducive working environment to build and sustain a performance driven, engaged, and committed team.
• Ensures people management responsibilities are handled effectively in line with company procedures.
  
  

• GCAA Part-66 B1/B2 license and A320ceo/neo endorsed.
• Strong knowledge of ICAO SMS framework, CAR-145, CAR-M, and MOE requirements.
• Familiarity with airline maintenance system - AMOS
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of aviation regulations, audit processes, and compliance requirements.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to identify gaps, non-compliance, or unsafe practices in day-to-day operations.
• Analytical Thinking: Competent in trend analysis, root cause identification, and risk-based thinking.
• Understanding of aviation safety, human factors, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaboration: Works cross-functionally with QA, Safety, Engineering, and Line Maintenance teams.
• Reporting: Skilled in writing clear, factual, and structured reports for audits and investigations.
• Continuous Improvement: Passionate about raising standards and leading process improvement initiatives.
• Discretion & Integrity: Trusted to handle sensitive audit findings or safety reports professionally and confidentially.
• Investigation Skills: Proficient in conducting internal investigations and developing corrective/preventive actions.