Safety Investigator Airworthiness

 

The Safety Investigator-Airworthiness reports directly to the Manager Quality Safety Investigation and is responsible for leading the investigation and representing the company in compliance with the GCAA & EASA Continued Airworthiness Regulations.

Accountabilities:
 

  • Perform internal safety investigations of occurrences and incidents related to the airworthiness of the aircraft to identify causal and contributory factors.
  • Identify safety recommendations to the organization to avoid repeated safety incidents.
  • Assessing the severity of safety incidents to determine the extent of the company’s response to an incident.
  • Compose and review safety investigation reports.
  • Maintain the safety management system database to ensure integrity and accuracy for statistical use.
  • Research the latest techniques/technologies in investigation and human factors to ensure best industry practices.
  • Additional duties and responsibilities, as reasonably expected, may be assigned as required.
     

Education & Experience
 

  • 10 years of experience in aircraft maintenance/technical operations of which 2-5 years should be in an SMS/Safety Investigations role.
  • Minimum Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s License (Recommended) or bachelor’s degree in a field related to engineering, safety, or aviation. Familiar with and demonstrates sound knowledge of the GCAA/EASA CAR-145, CAR-SMS and CAR-M regulations.
  • Completed Level 1 or higher training on at least of one aircraft type from the Etihad Airways Fleet.
  • Trained in Root Cause Analysis Techniques.
  • Completed an aircraft accident/incident investigation course.
     
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