Head of Regional Aviation Safety - Americas

About This Role

Position Overview

CAE is seeking aHead of Regional Aviation Safety Americasto join our organization. This role will assist the Head of Global Safety and EMEA Regional Safety Civil Division in implementing a global framework for a centralized Safety Quality Assurance and Compliance Monitoring system. The goal is to enhance safety provide accurate and timely data and support strategic decisionmaking and Corporate Enterprise Risk Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Global Safety Management System: Manage and continuously improve the system to minimize corporate risk identify operational and training risks and ensure centralized data sharing.
• Regional Safety Management: Establish and manage the Safety Management System within the assigned region mentoring Centre Safety Managers to promote a Just culture philosophy.
• Risk Assessment: Collaborate with the Head of Regional Safety Maintenance and Engineering to identify specific Safety and Training Risks in Flight Operations.
• Feedback System: Manage the Global feedback system to identify deficiencies analyze root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Data Analysis: Oversee the global centralized Safety data analysis system to coordinate the Corporate Management of Change policy.
• Safety Audits: Implement and execute the approved Global Annual Safety audit program.
• Regulatory Coordination: Communicate and coordinate with Regulatory Authorities on Safety matters.
• Safety Promotion: Liaise with Regional Heads of Quality Assurance and Compliance Monitoring to ensure continuous improvement and harmonization of policies.
• Training and Mentorship: Implement the Global Training Plan for Safety personnel and ensure training programs are delivered effectively.
• Investigations: Investigate incidents accidents and occurrences in conjunction with Centre Safety Managers.
• Strategic Planning: Assist in developing annual Safety Performance Indicators.
• Records and Documentation: Coordinate a centralized records system for all Safety Documentation and implement a confidential reporting system.

JobRelated Experience

• Experience Level: Minimum of 5 to 8 years of relevant experience.
• Skills and Qualifications:
  • Experience establishing or coordinating a Safety Management System for Training Organizations or Airlines.
  • Holds an ICAO recognized Flight Crew License to CPL or ATPL level Instructor Certificate/Rating or a qualified Safety professional qualification
  • Qualified Safety Auditor preferred.
  • Thorough knowledge of ICAO Transport Canada FAR CASA EASA and other NAA regulations.
  • IOSA Audit experience is desirable.
  • Strong leadership skills and experience in a multicultural environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Selfmotivated with high levels of dedication and commitment.
  • Ability to analyze complex Safety Technical and Operational events and develop sound recommendations.
  • Experience in investigating aircraft accidents/incidents and Human Factors.

Working Conditions

• Travel: 25 or more.
• Operating Environment: Office Airport Training Centre locations with a combination of indoor and outdoor activities.
• Physical Effort: Moderate physical activity with variable office and onsite activities requiring sitting standing and other repetitive motions.

Position Type

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equalopportunity employer committed to diversity equity and inclusion. As One CAE we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race nationality colour religion sex gender identity and expression sexual orientation disability neurodiversity Veteran status age or other legally protected characteristics.

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