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Belper, Gb

Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom

Belper, England, United Kingdom

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Nw Europe

Raf College Cranwell

Hq 6 Fts

Responsible for the activities of the Air Safety Management Team (ASMT) of a large and geographically diverse flying organisation. Primarily responsible to the Delivery Duty Holder (DDH) for compliance with national level aviation regulations and the development of internal Air Safety Policy and Objectives in accordance with higher-level direction and current good practices. Oversee day-to-day AS Risk Management, AS Assurance and AS Promotion activities and work closely with adjacent ASMSs in the development of medium- to long-term AS strategy. Exponent of Human Factors and Error Management training in support of enduring AS objectives.

Bristol

Responsible to the Air Safety Manager for the control and management of Training Group Orders and the oversight and management of the Air Safety Regulatory Articles and directives applicable to subordinate units. The provision of advice to personnel (both within the HQ and at unit level) on the implementation of MAA and RAF Air Safety policy. Liaison with other Air Safety organisations, adoption of collective good practice and the implementation of MAA and RAF Air Safety Policy within the Group. The conduct of Air Safety Assurance Visits to subordinate flying units, oversight of the follow up of recommendations and the preferment of advice and corrective actions when required. The collation and scrutiny of Risk Registers and the use of air safety information management systems to conduct effective trend analysis of occurrences affecting subordinate platforms. Representation of the Group at steering and working group meetings; the generation and dissemination of Aviation Safety publicity material and the promotion of a positive air safety culture.

Ranskill, Nottinghamshire

Responsible for ensuring that the lawful instructions of the Council, with regard to its functions as a Local Authority, are carried out. Provide advice and assist in the formation of overall policies to be followed in respect of the Authority’s activities. Responsible for producing the information required for effective decision-making and implementation. Accountable for the efficient management of resources and reporting. Responsible Finance Officer and accountable for the financial records of the Council and for the accurate administration of finances. Responsible for ensuring compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the safety of employees and members of the public.

Operated at the highest level in a demanding multi-national environment. Responsible for the continuous development of tactics, training and planning procedures, scoping and delivery of new techniques and integration into the programme in accordance with safety, security and compliance of regulatory and organisational requirements. Led on future capabilities and role development and successfully integrated senior personnel from 2 international flying components with NATO technical agencies. Established robust working relationships with industry and military partners in the UK, Germany and the US including Boeing and Finmeccanica. Provided subject matter expert advice to NATO and partners including event arrangement and close hosting of senior delegations in the UK, Europe and the USA. Honoured by NATO in 2010 for meritorious service for outstanding contribution to force development.

Responsible to the Air-Officer Commanding (AOC) for aircrew standardisation programme for E-3D Sentry (and later Nimrod R1) aircrew. Led a multi-disciplinary team of 16 specialised aircrew officers and senior NCOs and responsible for line management of civil service administration staff. Functional deputy for OC Operations Wing which required oversight of all aspects of the day-to-day running of a busy fixed wing operational airfield: Flight Operations, Flight Safety, Air Traffic Control, Fire Services, Bird Control and contingency planning. Responsible for functional safety management, compliance with flying regulations and orders and the effective execution of the standardization programme for 250 aircrew and staff. Completed highly successful out-of-area tour as Air Advisor responsible for tactical control of air assets, airspace coordination and flight safety.

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