Overview IOCC & OPS ENGINEER SAFETY OFFICER AND COMPLIANCE AUDITOR role at Vueling Airlines. Application information is provided here for the role.
Job Purpose Oversee and evaluate safety risks within the Operations Engineering area, in accordance with regulatory standards and internal protocols, to ensure the highest level of operational safety and compliance. Conduct and manage compliance audits and inspections within Vueling's AOC (Air Operator Certificate) operations and contracted external service providers.
Main Accountabilities
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain high safety standards within the ioCC and Operations Engineering areas, ensuring all safety protocols are up-to-date and effectively implemented.
Facilitate the implementation of safety protocols in the ioCC and Operations Engineering areas, ensuring seamless departmental cooperation and consistent safety measures.
Provide timely and accurate information on safety concerns impacting the company, enabling informed decision-making and proactive risk management.
Promote a culture of safety through training sessions, meetings, newsletters, and other communication channels, ensuring staff awareness of safety practices and procedures.
Ensure operations within the ioCC and Operations Engineering areas adhere to established safety standards and protocols;
regularly review and update policies to reflect current safety requirements.
Distribute relevant safety data and updates through courses, meetings, intranet, email, and publications to enhance safety knowledge and awareness.
Maintain compliance with latest national and international safety regulations and best practices.
Maintain effective communication and collaboration with regulatory bodies (e.G., EASA, Eurocontrol) and suppliers (e.G., Lidos, AIMS) for compliance and safety concerns.
Identify root causes of safety incidents, implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence, and enhance overall operational safety.
Encourage iOCC and Operations Engineering staff to report safety incidents.
Participate in compliance audits, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring safety protocols meet regulatory standards.
Develop and track key safety metrics for the ioCC and Operations Engineering areas, providing data-driven insights to improve safety performance.
Contribute to an audit schedule addressing emerging risks and compliance requirements.
Verify that external service providers are compliant and capable of maintaining operational standards.
Communicate audit outcomes effectively to support informed decision-making at higher management levels.
Main Responsibilities - Tasks
Manage the ioCC and Operations Engineering safety programs.
Coordinate safety measures across departments and monitor safety issues.
Develop and maintain safety awareness programs;
create and enforce safety policies for the ioCC and Operations Engineering areas.
Provide safety information to ioCC and Operations Engineering personnel;
stay updated on industry safety trends.
Liaise with external safety authorities and operators;
investigate safety incidents and conduct risk analyses.
Promote reporting of Operational Safety Reports (OSR) and convene Safety Action Groups (SAG) meetings.
Support compliance auditing functions when required and assist in designing and monitoring safety performance indicators (SPI).
Conduct planned and ad-hoc audits and inspections based on the audit program;
compile and issuedetailed audit reports with findings and nonconformities.
Follow up on audit findings with corrective actions and verify closure;
manage non-conformity records and track CAPAs.
Deliver training and support to auditors and staff on audit processes and compliance requirements.
Conduct supplier audits ensuring external providers meet regulatory and company standards;
present audit findings to senior management and stakeholders.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within the AOC.
Education
Degree in Aerospace Engineering or Aeronautical Management or equivalent technical qualifications.
Alternatively, a licensed pilot or cabin crew member with significant IOCC and/or Operations Engineering experience is acceptable.
Comprehensive understanding of EASA regulations and relevant safety standards.
Familiarity with Safety Management Systems (SMS) principles and practices.
Knowledge of flight dispatch processes and IOCC/Operations Engineering operations (flight planning, ATC coordination, and dispatch software).
Familiarity with audit processes and quality management systems (e.G., ISO 9001).
Skills in programming (Python, SQL, VB) are desirable;
knowledge of BI software (Tableau) is a plus.
Experience
At least 2 years of experience in IOCC and/or Operations Engineering roles.
Additional experience to achieve full autonomy in the role, capable of performing safety audits and compliance checks.
Experience in an SMS or Compliance environment addressing safety issues and implementing corrective actions.
Experience conducting compliance audits and inspections is essential;
experience managing non-conformities and corrective actions.
Languages
Spanish C1
English C1
Location Barcelona, Viladecans-Spain.
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