Aviation SMS - Part 145 Maintenance Operations
Location: Saudi Arabia - Assigned Base
Reporting to: VP of Technical Operations
We're seeking a passionate SMS Part 145 Safety Director with extensive experience in Safety Management Systems (SMS) to take the lead on safety and risk management for operations under a Part 145 Approved Maintenance Organization Certificate.
The Role:
As the SMS Director Part 145 , you'll be responsible for overseeing and enhancing the performance of the Safety Management System and related assurance programs. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with regulatory compliance, customer expectations, and the organization's mission of operational excellence.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Lead the evaluation and continuous improvement of SMS within Part 145 operations
- Conduct regular safety and quality audits in collaboration with the Quality team
- Facilitate proactive hazard identification and risk assessments across all technical domains
- Manage and resolve safety reports, ensuring thorough investigation and documented outcomes
- Develop Safety Cases and implement risk controls to enhance operational safety
- Maintain and update the organization's Hazard/Risk Register
- Monitor the effectiveness of risk controls and corrective actions
- Champion the development and delivery of safety promotion programs
Leadership & Culture:
- Promote a "just and learning" safety culture through transparent leadership
- Mentor, coach, and guide team members to high performance