Safety Management Systems Trainer / Consultant

Baines Simmons
Manchester
1 year ago
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Have you worked within an aviation Safety Management System (SMS) or have you implemented one within the aviation sector and therefore understand the elements and benefits of an SMS, and how it connects with an organisation? Do you want to pass on that valuable knowledge and experience to others in a consultant / trainer role?


If so, apply now, as Baines Simmons, leaders in aviation safety training and consultancy services are looking to grow their SMS team!


You will not only deliver training and consultancy services in your specialist area virtually or face to face, in house globally, or at our Bracknell based training Academy, but you will also be able to contribute and make a difference to Baines Simmons customers and our product offering.


You will mainly work remotely in the UK, and this role will also involve some national and international travel.


What we are looking for:


  • Experience working within an aviation Safety Management System (SMS) or experience implementing a SMS within the aviation sector and therefore a good understanding of the elements and benefits of an SMS, and how it connects with an organisation
  • SMS experience as above with a focus on safety management and risk mitigation
  • The ability to connect with a group, facilitate a discussion and lead clients to fully understand the regulatory requirements and latest safety thinking virtually, or face to face
  • An ability and willingness to travel nationally and internationally for the role
  • A passion for making the skies safer


Desirable:


  • Practical experience of Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment techniques, Occurrence Reporting, Safety Culture including Just Culture, and Safety Communications
  • Experience of training or consulting


Previous roles you may have had within the aviation sector could include:


  • Safety Manager
  • Safety Officer
  • Safety Analyst
  • Risk Manager
  • Safety Investigator
  • Compliance Monitoring Manager
  • Flight Data Analyst

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