Responsibilities

System Leadership & Compliance: Lead the implementation and maintenance of the Quality, Safety, and Security Management Systems (QMS, SMS, and SeMS) in strict accordance with local regulations and MAF global standards.
Audit & Oversight: Establish and execute a comprehensive schedule of internal audits covering flight operations, maintenance, and external contractors to ensure total operational compliance.
Risk Mitigation & Investigation: Lead investigations into safety and security events, utilizing the ProsafeT database to identify trends, conduct risk assessments, and propose corrective actions (CAPA) to eliminate hazards.
Safety Culture & Training: Act as a subject matter expert by providing essential safety and security training to all staff, fostering a proactive "quality culture" and encouraging a transparent reporting environment.
Strategic Collaboration: Facilitate Safety Action Groups and Management Review meetings, liaising with Regional Directors and local NGO security networks to monitor regional alert statuses and security contingency plans.
Spiritual Leadership: Actively contribute to the spiritual life of the programme by participating in and leading daily prayer, biblical reflection, and worship, consistent with MAF’s Christian vision and values.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Essential:

Desirable:

Further education i.e. degree or equivalent in any field.
Good record of compliance with regulatory requirements relating to aviation safety.
Experience of working in a developing country.
Training in incident investigation techniques and post accident actions.
Previous experience within an aviation environment.
Project management experience.