The Error Management System Coordinator is
responsible to the Safety Manager for the coordination and administration of
safety activities within the area of responsibility. The role provides a key
resource to enable the SMS and provides an interface between all safety matters
and all personnel concerned. They shall promote safety at every opportunity and
ensure compliance with the QAF Regulatory Safety Exposition and supporting
procedures under the guidance and governance of the Safety Manager.
Core Activities:
Assisting with the implementation
of the SMS Exposition and processes by measuring and reporting the
effectiveness
Implementing the regulatory Safety
Management System to deliver the policy and objectives and ensure they meet the
requirements of customer, legislation and regulation
Facilitating and coordinating hazard
management activities utilising the regulatory process with relevant transfer
and escalation to the appropriate members of the organisation
Administrating all safety
information utilising the IT solutions
Coordination of all
safety issues under the business area
Carrying out an
initial MEMS Report SIL assessment
Authorising actions
for SIL 1 MEMS and presenting for closure at the next SRG.
Collecting and
coordinating relevant data to support the generation and analysis of
safety metrics to provide oversight of the effectiveness of the safety
management system (doing safety)as required
Coordinating and facilitating
safety reviews and meetings supported by the generation of required corrective
action plans, reports and minutes
Reviewing, monitoring
and reporting staff competencies and supporting training for safety aspects of
all defined roles
Administering, producing
and distributing SMS communication material in support of the SMS
Promoting a safety
culture within the area of responsibility, providing a focal point for advice
and guidance for the SMS
Administrating all safety
information utilising the IT solution
Performance indicators – Ensure the
effective provision of safety activities by meeting delivery targets and
reporting any impact on Continuing Airworthiness. Understand how individual
actions contribute to overall delivery performance
Completion of activities – Ensure all
safety activities are appropriately documented and airworthiness records are
maintained on relevant systems (IT/paper based). Compile required reporting,
identify any issues and escalate as appropriate Procedure/standards – Lead Safety’s compliance
with the safety exposition, its associated procedures and standards, and any
other company procedures and standards, as applicable. Drive and implement
change as required, whilst ensuring compliance
Safety Management System – Ensure Human
Factors and Error Management philosophies are applied to all safety activities.
Understand the risks associated with safety and the means by which they are
mitigated and managed
Management System Assurance – Ensure all
safety activities are compliant with the Governance and Assurance framework.
Ensure process confirmations and independent assurance audits are supported by
Safety personnel. Manage audit findings in a timely and appropriate manner and
provide information into the relevant reviews. Generate, deliver and implement
effective improvements to overcome any non-compliance and monitor effectiveness
Statutory / Regulatory &
Legislative requirements – Able to demonstrate a detailed understanding and application of
the relevant continuing airworthiness regulatory framework, and ensure any regulatory-driven
changes are implemented. Lead Safety’s compliance with all other requirements,
e.g. ITAR, EaPW, ISO, etc
Contractual Requirements – Ensure compliance with applicable contractual
requirements, e.g. through support to contract reviews and the incorporation of
required changes into safety processes.
Requirements
A relevant degree/ HND or HNC, or relevant/equivalent vocational experience
Experience of
aircraft maintenance
Understanding
of project management, error management principles, techniques, and incident
investigations
Understanding
of Part 145 and Part M regulations
Practical experience in continuous improvement is desirable
