Air Safety Manager (Military / Civil)

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Mission:

The Air Safety Manager (ASM) Civil / Mil is a senior safety professional responsible for the development, implementation and assurance of aviation safety management across TEKEVER UK's civil and military air operations.

The role ensures that all flying and ground-based aviation activities are conducted in accordance with UK MOD air safety policies, MAA Regulatory Publications (MRPs) and applicable Defence Aviation Safety frameworks, alongside UK CAA, EASA and other relevant international (ICAO) civil aviation safety standards, wherever TEKEVER conducts civil, dual-use or cross-border operations.

The ASM acts as the focal point for air safety across both operational domains, interfacing with the TEKEVER Ltd Accountable Manager, MOD Aviation Duty Holders, the CAA, EASA and other civil and defence regulatory authorities, and engineering/operational teams, to ensure that risks are identified, assessed and managed to ALARP and Tolerable levels, and consistent with civil as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP) and acceptable safety risk principles.

Air Safety Governance & Compliance

• Support the implementation and oversight of Air Safety Management Systems (ASMS) in accordance with UK MOD policy, and of Safety Management Systems (SMS) in accordance with UK CAA, MAA, EASA and ICAO requirements for civil operations.

• Ensure compliance with Military Aviation Authority (MAA) Regulatory Publications (MRPs) across all defence operations, and with UK CAA regulations, retained EASA requirements and applicable international standards across civil operations.

• Maintain and develop Organisation Safety Management Plans and Air Safety Cases covering both civil and defence activity.

• Provide expert guidance to the Accountable Manager on regulatory compliance, risk ownership and safety responsibilities across both regulatory regimes.

• Act as the primary liaison with MAA regulators, Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) and Front Line Commands on defence safety matters, and with the CAA, EASA and other international regulators on civil safety matters.

Safety Risk Management

• Identify, assess and manage hazards associated with air operations, maintenance and support activities across civil and defence contexts.

• Develop and maintain risk registers, hazard logs and bowtie / safety case models.

• Ensure all risks are demonstrated as ALARP and Tolerable in accordance with MOD policy, and as ALARP / acceptable in accordance with CAA, EASA and ICAO safety risk management principles.

• Conduct and facilitate Safety Risk Assessments, Hazard Analyses and Safety Reviews.

Occurrence Reporting & Investigation

• Oversee the reporting and management of air safety occurrences in accordance with MAA requirements and, for civil operations, UK CAA Mandatory Occurrence Reporting (MOR) and equivalent EASA/international reporting schemes.

• Lead or support investigations into incidents, accidents and near misses.

• Ensure effective root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

• Monitor trends and produce safety performance metrics and reports for senior stakeholders.

Safety Assurance & Auditing

• Plan and conduct internal safety audits and assurance activities across civil and defence operations.

• Support external audits by the MAA, UK CAA, EASA and other regulatory bodies.

• Verify that safety controls are effective and continuously improved.

• Promote a strong Just Culture and Safety Reporting Culture within operational teams.

Operational & Programme Support

• Provide embedded safety support to deployed operations, exercises and trials activities.

• Support introduction into service of new platforms or capabilities by ensuring robust safety cases across applicable civil and defence regimes.

• Work with engineering, aircrew and support staff to integrate safety into all operational processes.

Training & Leadership

• Act as an Air Safety Advisor / SME across both civil and defence domains.

• Deliver safety training, briefings and awareness programmes across all levels.

• Mentor personnel in safety management principles and regulatory compliance.

Essential

• Demonstrable experience operating within UK MOD aviation safety frameworks.

• Strong working knowledge of MAA Regulatory Publications (MRPs) and CAA CAP 722.

• Comprehensive understanding of UK MOD Air Safety Policy, the Defence Aviation Safety Programme and civil aviation flight safety best practice.

• Working knowledge of UK CAA regulatory requirements, retained EASA regulations and relevant ICAO Annexes and Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs).

• Proven experience in Safety Management Systems (SMS) / ASMS within aviation or defence environments.

• Experience in conducting hazard identification, risk assessment and safety case development.

• Knowledge of occurrence reporting systems and air safety investigation processes across civil and/or defence regimes.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and report writing skills.

• Experience in establishing and maintaining Safety Performance Indicators (SPI).

Desirable

• Military or civil aviation background (aircrew, engineering or operations).

• Civil aviation safety management experience gained with a CAA- or EASA-regulated operator, manufacturer or MRO.

• Experience working with Front Line Commands, DE&S, or Defence regulators.

• Experience working with the UK CAA, EASA or other international civil aviation authorities.

• Experience in joint / multi-domain or dual civil-defence operational environments.

• Formal qualifications in Safety, Risk Management, Engineering, or Aviation-related disciplines.

• Experience supporting capability development, trials, or introduction to service.

• Based in Bristol or Swindon, with frequent travel to UK defence establishments, civil operational sites in the UK and internationally, or headquarters locations.

• Regular engagement with operational units and deployed environments.

• Travel required (approx. 20-30%) to support operations, audits, and stakeholder meetings.

• Occasional requirement to support out-of-hours operations, exercises, or incident response.

• Duty Holders (AM, AM(MF), DDH, ADH, ODH)

• Military Aviation Authority (MAA)

• UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)

• European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and other international civil aviation authorities

• Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) (NAD-G)

• Front Line Commands

• Engineering, Maintenance, and Flight Operations teams

What we have to offer you:

At TEKEVER, we offer a comprehensive package designed to reward, support, and develop our people. This includes a highly competitive salary with a discretionary annual bonus and a company pension contribution match of up to 10%. To support your wellbeing, we provide 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, Private Medical Insurance (with optional family cover), Private Dental care, and an Employee Assistance Programme. We are deeply committed to investing in future talent; our scale allows us to provide clear career development opportunities and dedicated initiatives to boost your skill sets, ensuring you remain future-ready for the evolving workplace. Furthermore, our team enjoys a flexible hybrid working model, typically three days a week at our core UK sites like Bristol, and access to a bespoke rewards platform featuring a variety of high street discounts and salary sacrifice schemes, including Electric Car, Cycle to Work, and Technology options.

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