Safety Manager  Nigeria

Odengene Air Shuttle Services Limited (OAS) is an indigenous aviation company registered by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), on February 4th, 1992, Licensed by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to render flight service within Nigeria and Africa, South of Sahara .

The Company flight outfit is subdivided and to cover two areas of flight activities of; rotary and fixed wing. The rotary wing arm is known as OAS Helicopters while the fixed wing is known as Odengene Air. OAS Helicopters started out rendering ad-hoc charter flights for VIPs and specialized service providers in Nigeria. Between 2006 and 2013, our main focus was onshore operations where we have flown for critical stakeholders on our economy, political leadership, corporate Nigeria and social leverages, financial institutions, construction companies, manufacturing and solid mineral exploration companies, Humanitarian Organizations, as well as breweries, product and political campaign organizations, geographical surveyors, entertainment industries etc. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Safety Manager

Location: Nigeria

Job type: Full-time (Onsite)

Department: Safety/Quality

Report to: Accountable Manager

Industry: Commercial Helicopter Operations/ Offshore Oil & Gas Aviation Job Overveiw

Operational Environment: Offshore Oil & Gas helicopter operations, including overwater operations, offshore installations and associated bases/support facilities Primary Standard: Nig CARS, ICAO Annex 19, IOGP 690/and applicable client standards Regulatory Interface: NCAA and other applicable aviation authorities Role type: Independent safety-management and risk-assurance function

Coordinate implementation, maintenance and integration of the SMS: Facilitate hazard identification and safety risk analysis; Monitor effectiveness of safety risk controls; Monitors the organization's Safety Culture through assessment and timely intervention initiatives; Ensure safety promotion Provide requisite safety training for personnel including management staff, Report SMS performance and improvement requirements to the Accountable Executive. Conduct investigations, using methodologies such as HFCAS, to identify root cause and mitigations: Coordinate the organization's Emergency Response Plan 10. To provide independent safety leadership, assurance and risk-management oversight for the company's helicopter operations. Facilitate Management of Change Process Coordinate with the quality manager as part of the Hazard and Effect Management Process (HEMP).

Minimum Academic Qualification

Essential: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification in: Aviation/Aviation Management, Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, Safety Management, Engineering, Risk Management, Occupational Health & Safety, or Humanities.

Added Advantage

Master's Degree or postgraduate qualification in Aviation Safety, Safety Management, Risk Management, Aviation Management, Engineering Management or a related discipline. Aircraft Maintenance/Pilot Licence

Professional Safety Qualifications

The candidate should possess a recognised professional safety qualification such as: NEBOSH International Diploma or equivalent, IOSH membership/qualification, Aviation Safety Management qualification, ICAO/recognized SMS training, Formal Safety Risk Management training; However, a generic HSE qualification alone will not be considered sufficient

The candidate should have a minimum of 8-10 years' relevant aviation experience, of which preferably. 5 years or more in aviation safety/SMS, and substantial experience in commercial helicopter operations, preferably offshore.

Not Specified. How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.