Job Description

Chief Manager Safety / Safety Manager
Function: Engineering
Location: MRO BLR
Reports to: AVP Quality & Compliance Monitoring Job Purpose
To lead organization-wide safety programs, strengthen operational risk controls, and ensure compliance with civil aviation safety regulations. Drives proactive safety culture, SMS effectiveness, and occupational health & safety standards. Key Responsibilities
Advise leadership on safety matters and manage SMS implementation.
Facilitate hazard identification, risk assessments, and effectiveness monitoring of mitigations.
Oversee safety investigations, reporting systems, and occurrence analysis.
Maintain safety documentation, training programs, and safety review board updates.
Coordinate with DGCA and other authorities for safety-related communication and audits.
Investigate aircraft/engine incidents, recurring defects, and major delays in coordination with Quality Engineers.
Manage occupational safety, environmental compliance, and OHSMS.
Conduct safety audits, risk reviews, and accident/incident investigations.
Authorize stop-work decisions in unsafe conditions.
Lead workplace safety initiatives, BCP exercises, and legislation updates.
Support reliability programs and contracted airline safety services.
Coordinate cross-functional safety assessments and risk consolidation.
Act as representative in the absence of AVP Quality & Compliance Monitoring. Skills & Competencies
Strong understanding of aviation safety regulations.
Expertise in SMS, risk management, and safety investigations.
Leadership, analytical ability, and documentation proficiency.
Strong communication and stakeholder-coordination skills. Education & Experience
Engineering degree or equivalent.
Significant experience in aviation safety, SMS, and regulatory compliance.

Skills Required