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Aviation Safety Investigator

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Aviation Safety Investigator

Job Title: Aviation Safety Investigator
Location: Bournemouth, Dorset
Salary: £50-60k per annum
 
Our Client

A global leader in advanced readiness training, our client supports military and defence aviation operations across the UK, US, and NATO nations. With a highly specialised fleet, cutting-edge equipment, and experienced personnel, they deliver mission-critical training and operational support, including electronic warfare, adversary air support, and rotary-wing solutions. Their commitment to operational excellence ensures allies are fully prepared to respond with agility and effectiveness.
 
Key Responsibilities

Lead investigations into aviation incidents, occurrences, and accidents in line with Safety Management System (SMS) processes.
Act as the first responder in aviation incident deployments, including international travel to site if required.
Deliver detailed safety recommendations to mitigate future risks.
Proactively review aviation incident reports to identify the need for further investigation.
Drive continuous improvement of investigation processes and safety procedures.
Engage with stakeholders to resolve issues identified during investigations.
Manage the Event Review Group (ERG) process and contribute to post-incident reviews.
Promote and support a positive safety culture in alignment with the organisation’s SMS. 
Experience

Qualified Aviation Safety Investigator with demonstrable experience in safety investigations.
Minimum 5 years' experience within the aviation industry in a safety, flight operations, or engineering capacity.
Strong background working with Safety Management Systems and aviation regulations.
Proven experience implementing new processes and procedures. 
Qualifications

Aviation Safety Investigation certification or equivalent recognised qualification.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using specialist safety and investigation software. 
If you are a proactive and experienced aviation professional with a passion for safety and investigation, we want to hear from you. Apply now to take your next career step in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
 
Keywords: aviation safety investigator, aviation incident investigation, safety management system, SMS, flight operations safety, aviation engineering, accident investigation, ERG, aviation regulations, aerospace safety
 
Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time.
 
Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens. Applicants who meet this criteria will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.
 
This is a permanent position

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