The On Wing Support DXB Safety Engineer will be responsible for key functional, business, and company objectives and report to the onsite Quality and Safety Leader. In this role, you will solve complex issues affecting the business, executing the long-term business plan, and lead the Safety Management System in the organization. You will work with the larger OWS team (including Global Quality), as well as a cross-functional team from other organizations within the GE Aerospace network.Job Description
Company Overview:
Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team working to advance aerospace for future generations. If you have ideas, we will listen. Join us and see your ideas take flight!
Site Overview:
For over 40 years, GE Aerospace has had a significant presence on the ground in the United Arab Emirates. With offices in Abu Dhabi and Dubai Airport Freezone; an On Wing Support Center; partnership engineering, testing, and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul facilities across the country; and the Middle East Technology Center focused on solutions for the region’s hot & harsh environment. In addition to career opportunities, our sites offer a culture focused on respect for people and giving back to the community through grants and philanthropic programming.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Leading the ICAO Safety Management System activities and driving the Safety culture at the shop and field.
- Create a culture where Quality and Safety is at the forefront of everyone’s mind.
- Develop and conduct SMS training for all staff.
- Serve as the secondary interface with regulatory agencies.
- Ensure that all Regulatory SMS and Company requirements are met.
- All Regulatory, Customer and Supplier audit requirements are satisfied.
- Perform internal audits locally and at remote locations as required.
- Develop and conduct Root Cause Analysis and Event Investigations when required.
- Own the proactive Safety/SMS framework for the site.
- Lead RCCA Execution for the shop and facilitating best practice sharing with other shops with the OWS network and wider GE Aerospace Quality Organization.
Required Qualifications:
- Aeronautical Engineering degree or Aircraft Maintenance Engineers license.
- Strong working knowledge of ICAO Annex 19 and ICAO 9859 requirements.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience working in an EASA Part 145 Aviation Compliance Monitoring/SMS Department.
- Experience working with aviation regulatory agencies.
- Knowledge of GCAA CAR-SMS, EASA Part 145, FAA FAR 145 procedures specifically relating to Aviation Safety Management Systems.
- Qualified Auditor with Auditing Experience.
Desired Characteristics:
- Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn.
- Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively.
- Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed.
- Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative.
- Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.
At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
