Base Maintenance Malaysia Hiring! Full Time Executive, Safety Management System in Selangor - Ricebowl

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. SMS Governance and Regulatory Compliance

• Maintain and continuously improve the SMS in compliance with CAAS/CAAM/EASA Part 145 and ICAO Annex 19.
• Ensure SMS documentation, including the SMS Manual, policies, and procedures, are current, effective, and regulatory-compliant.
• Ensure integration of SMS with the Quality Management System (QMS) and organizational processes.
• Provide independent safety oversight across Base and Line Maintenance activities.

2. Safety Risk Management (SRM)

• Manage the hazard identification and reporting system, including confidential and voluntary reports.
• Facilitate safety risk assessments using approved risk matrices and methodologies.
• Lead safety risk assessments associated with:
• Base maintenance checks and induction of new aircraft types
• Introduction of new capabilities, facilities, tooling, or processes
• Organizational and manpower changes under Management of Change (MOC)
• Monitor and ensure effectiveness of implemented risk mitigation measures.

3. Safety Occurrence Reporting and Investigation

• Lead or coordinate safety investigations in a just and non-punitive manner.
• Perform root cause and contributing factor analysis.
• Develop, track, and verify corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure regulatory reporting of safety occurrences in accordance with CAAS/CAAM/EASA requirements.

4. Safety Assurance and Performance Monitoring

• Establish, monitor, and analyse Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs) and Safety Performance Targets (SPTs).
• Conduct safety trend analysis using occurrence data, audit findings, and operational data.
• Support and participate in internal audits, safety surveys, and safety assessments.
• Verify closure and effectiveness of SMS-related corrective actions.

5. Safety Review and Management Reporting

• Act as Secretariat or key member of the Safety Action Group (SAG) and Safety Review Board (SRB).
• Prepare safety performance reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management.
• Escalate significant or unacceptable safety risks to the Head of Safety and Accountable Manager.

6. Safety Promotion and Training

• Promote and reinforce positive safety and just culture across the organization.
• Develop and deliver SMS, Human Factors, and safety awareness training.
• Issue safety bulletins, alerts, and lessons learned to operational personnel.
• Support safety induction programs for Base and Line Maintenance personnel.

7. Regulatory and External Interface

• Act as the primary focal point for SMS matters during CAAS, CAAM, and EASA audits and inspections.
• Coordinate and support responses to regulatory findings related to SMS.
• Liaise with authorities, customers, and internal stakeholders on safety-related matters.

8. Continuous Improvement and Change Management

• Support and oversee the Management of Change (MoC) process from an SMS perspective.
• Identify opportunities for SMS enhancement and alignment with industry best practices.
• Contribute to organizational safety strategy and long-term safety planning.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Aviation, Engineering, Safety Management, or related discipline.
• Formal SMS and Human Factors training recognised by CAAS/CAAM/EASA.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in aviation safety, SMS, or Quality within a Part 145 organization.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Base Maintenance operations is highly desirable.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• In-depth knowledge of CAAS, CAAM, and EASA Part 145 SMS requirements.
• Strong understanding of aircraft maintenance operations and human factors.
• Excellent analytical, report-writing, and presentation skills.
• High integrity, professional judgement, and ability to work independently.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills.