Safety Manager Flight Operations (m/f/d)

Aviation safety is your passion?

Join LEAV Aviation as Safety Manager Flight Operations and take an active role in developing and maintaining a strong safety culture across our Airbus A320 flight operations. You will coordinate safety management activities, assess operational risks and support the continuous improvement of safe and compliant flight operations. Become part of a dynamic airline where sound judgement, professional independence and teamwork make a difference every day.

About LEAV Aviation
LEAV Aviation is a young airline based at Cologne Bonn Airport. With our Airbus A320 aircraft, we operate ACMI and full-charter services from Cologne/Bonn (CGN) and other German airports. We also offer scheduled connections to European holiday destinations. Find out more at www.leav.com.

The Role
As Safety Manager Flight Operations, you oversee flight safety activities within LEAV’s Safety Management System (SMS), identify and manage operational risks, and promote a strong safety culture across our Airbus A320 operations.

Your Responsibilities

Coordinate and continuously improve flight operations safety activities within the Safety Management System (SMS), including safety promotion and training.
Identify, assess and monitor operational safety risks relating to flight planning, aircraft performance, weight and balance, and operational procedures, in cooperation with Flight Operations and Flight OPS Engineering.
Analyse safety data, occurrence reports and performance indicators; coordinate investigations and follow up on findings, corrective actions and risk mitigation measures.
Support safety-related audits and the review of operational manuals, procedures and systems in line with regulatory requirements and the SMS.
Coordinate the safety-related review of emergency response and crisis management procedures and work closely with OCC, CAMO and Compliance Monitoring while maintaining the required independence.
Prepare safety reports and recommendations for the Accountable Manager and coordinate with relevant departments and aviation authorities as appropriate.

Your Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 2 years in the aviation industry in an appropriate position.
Appropriate management experience in a comparable aviation organization.
Practical experience and expertise in applying aviation safety standards and safe operational practices.
Advanced knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS), supported by specialist training and relevant practical experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of applicable EASA regulations, aviation safety requirements and associated procedures.
Familiarity with aviation management systems, operational manuals, regulatory approvals and Air Operator Certificate (AOC) requirements.
Experience or appropriate qualifications in flight safety analysis, safety risk management and occurrence reporting.
Ability to coordinate effectively with operational management, relevant departments and aviation authorities.
Ability to perform safety management responsibilities with the necessary authority, objectivity and independence from operational management.
Sufficient professional availability to fulfil the responsibilities of the position in accordance with the size and complexity of the organization.
Eligibility for nomination by the Accountable Manager and acceptance by the competent aviation authority (Luftfahrt-Bundesamt – LBA).

What We Offer

A varied role at a growing German airline with direct involvement in Airbus A320 operations.
The opportunity to contribute to flight safety and help develop our safety management practices.
An international working environment, cross-functional cooperation and short communication channels.
Direct collaboration with senior management.
Attractive compensation and corporate airline and travel benefits.
A brand-new office with its own gym and free parking.

Application

Please send your CV and relevant qualification documents to leavaviation@recruitment.hrlab.de. Learn more at www.leav.com.