Its something weve been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the worlds first international scheduled air service between London and Paris.
This originality has been in our blood since day one. Its the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues.
So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make.
We know great things can happen when youre inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit.
The Role
Safety Risk & Investigation Manager
You will be responsible for conducting and managing Safety Investigations throughout the business that contribute to a safe and secure operation whilst also playing an active role in the continued development and effective functioning of the Safety Management System.
What Youll Do
- Conduct complex investigations into serious accidents and incidents related to assets, employees or third parties engaged in the BA operation. Delivery of simplified, accurate, intelligent and consistent reports with measurable, achievable recommendations/actions to prevent recurrence.
- Support and mentor line area investigators, monitoring progress, ensuring investigative standards are met and that root cause has been identified. Approving preventative actions, raising and managing Risk Action Plans derived as a result of incidents/accidents whilst ensuring the changes made are implemented.
- Provide expertise and guidance in safety risk management for Management of Change and transformation initiatives across the business.
- To act as Lead Investigator when required, managing the investigation team (Colleagues, Line Safety Managers and SMEs) to ensure the most effective use of resources.
- Drive the application and continuous development of BA Safe & Secure culture, communicating identified risks and influencing senior leaders throughout the business to deliver an effective management system.
- Support the Corporate Safety and Security emergency response plan. Identifying and ensuring immediate action is taken, where necessary, to protect BA interests from safety related risk, demonstrating initiative during ambiguity.
- Good understanding of the principals involved with Safety investigations
- Good understanding of aviation safety, operational procedures and processes.
- Strong influencing and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across Directorates in a regulated environment.
- Ability to lead a team in the investigation of incidents and accidents.
- Working knowledge of UK, EU and US safety regulations.
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of the principles of aviation safety risk management.
- Knowledge and experience of Human Factors principles (desirable).
- Strong Interpersonal skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Giving and receiving feedback
- Recognised investigation course training (desirable)
- Demonstrated understanding and experience of investigation processes and policies in an aviation organisation, consideration given to alternative high-risk organisational experience.
- Experience in cross and multi-functional working.
- Experience working with external organisations/regulators
- Experience and detailed understanding of the fundamentals of safety culture and its application.
We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. Its one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary.
From the day you join us, youll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. Youll also receive up to 30 discounted Hotline airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family.
At British Airways youll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress.
We never stand still, and we dont expect our people to either.
Inclusion & Diversity
At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.
Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and were committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. Were looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.
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