Director - Quality and Safety

The Red Sea Development Company

Job Responsibilities :

Safety Management System (SMS):

• Oversee the establishment and maintenance of a robust Safety Management System.
• Promote a safety-first culture by implementing proactive measures to reduce risk and develop Health and Safety standards across all operational areas of TRSASC.
• Lead investigations of safety incidents and near-misses, ensuring thorough analysis, reporting, and corrective actions.

Quality Management Systems (QMS):

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Quality Management System.
• Ensure compliance with international aviation standards including ISO 9001, and industry-specific regulations by the General Authority of Civil Aviation, as FAA and ICAO.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to monitor conformance to QMS and H&S standards and identify areas for improvement.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Stay abreast of all relevant aviation regulations and ensure the organization s practices meet or exceed these standards.
• Serve as the primary contact with regulatory bodies during audits, inspections, and certifications.

Training and Development:

• Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs on quality and safety standards for all employees.
• Maintain records of training and ensure competency across the workforce.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives focusing on process efficiency and effectiveness.
• Utilize data-driven approaches to identify trends and areas for enhancement in both quality and safety practices.

Risk Management :

• Lead risk assessment activities and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure a robust reporting mechanism is in place for hazard identification and risk assessment.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote quality and safety standards.
• Liaison with the Authority Focal Point of Contact with GACA and other Regulatory Bodies
• Support and mentoring all operational divisions at the management level.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Coordination and oversight of Flight Operations, Ground and Water Aerodrome Operations, Maintenance, Training, Administrative, and Safety functions including the operation of all aircraft, equipment, and facilities.
• Recommend at AOC and Water Aerodrome Operations as well as corporate levels operating policy changes when required to ensure organizational flexibility.