Introduction

Part of the Flying Group, Hyperion Aviation is a premium aircraft management and charter company specialising in bespoke asset management and operation of private aircraft on a commercial basis. Our fleet currently stands at 20 aircraft from more than five different manufacturers.

We are looking for a highly motivated person to join our team, who is capable of interacting with different cultural environments and who wants to work in a challenging high-growth business. We are a young dynamic company that wants people with a flexible and adaptable approach to their work.

The Safety Manager reports directly to the Accountable Manager and chairs the SRB when required by the Accountable Manager. The Safety Manager must meet the standards set by local Transport Authorities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain an effective Safety Management System (SMS) on behalf of the Accountable Manager.
• Maintain an effective Emergency Response Plan.
• Maintain an effective Flight Data Monitoring (FDM)programme.
• Advise on safety responsibilities and accountability across departments.
• Ensure a positive link between each part of the organisation where responsibilities may cross departmental boundaries.
• Maintain the Centrik and Polaris safety databases.
• Conduct safety analysis, monitor trends, and ensure corrective actions are implemented in response to audit findings.
• Provide support to the SRB and ensure audit of Safety Action Group (SAG) process and the safety risk registers if the SAG members.
• Facilitate hazard identification, risk analysis, and safety training.
• Oversee the implementation of risk mitigation actions and ensure aviation safety remains a top priority across the organization.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, including TM CAD (Transport Malta Civil Aviation Directorate) and AVSEC Malta for safety and security matters.
• Stay up to date with relevant aviation safety legislation and international trends.
• Ensure that aviation safety management has the same or higher priority level throughout the organisation as any other management and operational processes.

Person Specification

Education

• Technical education.
• Auditing techniques training

Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience
• Strong understanding of ICAO standards and European safety regulations.
• Experience in safety investigations and human factors in aviation.

Competencies

• Competency in compliance monitoring and risk management systems.
• Management systems, including compliance monitoring, systems and safety management, risk management and operations of the organisation.
• Other suitable competencies -the promotion of a positive safety culture,  interpersonal, influencing and leadership skills;  oral and written communication skills; data management, analytical and problem-solving skills; professional integrity.

Training will be given to the chosen candidate.

All forms will be processed, however only successful applicants will be contacted directly. Remuneration will be commensurate with respective skills and experience. Interested applicants should send their CV to hr@hyperion.aero with a covering letter outlining their motivation behind their application. Closing date: 25th November2024.