Air Safety Manager - Defence Operations

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The Air Safety Manager (ASM) – Defence Operations is a senior safety professional responsible for the development, implementation, and assurance of aviation safety management across 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. The ASM acts as the focal point for air safety within operational environments, interfacing with the TEKEVER Ltd Accountable Manager, MOD Aviation Duty Holders, regulatory authorities, and engineering/operational teams to ensure that risks are identified, assessed, and managed to ALARP and Tolerable levels.

• Lead the implementation and oversight of Air Safety Management Systems (ASMS) in accordance with UK MOD policy.
• Ensure compliance with the Military Aviation Authority (MAA) Regulatory Publications (MRP) across all defence operations.
• Maintain and develop Organisation Safety Management Plans and Air Safety Cases.
• Provide expert guidance to the Accountable Manager on regulatory compliance, risk ownership, and safety responsibilities.
• Act as the primary liaison with MAA regulators, Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), and Front Line Commands on safety matters.

• Identify, assess, and manage hazards associated with air operations, maintenance, and support activities.
• 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.
• Conduct and facilitate Safety Risk Assessments, Hazard Analyses, and Safety Reviews.

• Oversee the reporting and management of air safety occurrences in accordance with MAA requirements.
• 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.

• Plan and conduct internal safety audits and assurance activities.
• Support external audits by the MAA 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.

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

• Act as the organization's Defence Air Safety Advisor / SME.
• Deliver safety training, briefings, and awareness programmes across all levels.
• Mentor personnel in safety management principles and regulatory…