Job Description: Safety Manager

Location: Delhi NCR
Industry: Aviation

Job Summary

Lead the implementation and management of the Safety Management System (SMS), ensure DGCA compliance, provide independent safety advice, and manage operational risks.

Key Responsibilities

Implement and maintain the SMS, SMS Manual, safety records, and audit-ready documentation.

Act as FSDS Nodal Officer; maintain the Master Manual Register, coordinate with DGCA, and conduct periodic FSDS reviews.

Identify hazards, conduct risk assessments, maintain the Hazard Register, and monitor mitigation plans.

Manage confidential safety and occurrence reporting, safety databases, data analysis, and Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs).

Investigate safety events, recommend corrective actions, and monitor their effectiveness.

Conduct annual SMS audits across departments and subcontractors, safety surveys, and operational evaluations.

Serve as Secretary to the Safety Review Board, track decisions,



and coordinate safety matters with DGCA and service providers.

Plan SMS training and communicate safety updates and lessons learned across the organisation.

Essential Qualifications

Degree in Engineering/Science or pilot/AME background.

Minimum 5 years in aviation, including 3 years in Safety Management, Quality, or Accident Prevention with a DGCA-approved operator or organisation.

Formal training in SMS, hazard identification, risk management, and safety investigation.

Knowledge of DGCA SMS requirements, occurrence reporting, and ICAO Annex 1.

Strong analytical, writing, presentation, and safety data analysis skills.

Must meet DGCA acceptance criteria for the position.

Preferred

Previous acceptance as Safety Manager/Deputy Safety Manager.

Auditor training and experience establishing an SMS for a recent operator.

Business jet/NSOP experience and Human Factors training

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