Air Safety Manager (ASM) Civil / Mil

The Air Safety Manager (ASM) Civil / Mil is a senior safety professional responsible for developing, implementing, and assuring aviation safety management across TEKEVER UK's civil and military air operations.

The role ensures that all flying and ground-based aviation activities are conducted in accordance with UK MOD air safety policies, MAA Regulatory Publications (MRPs), and applicable Defence Aviation Safety frameworks, alongside UK CAA, EASA, and other relevant international (ICAO) civil aviation safety standards.

Responsibilities

Air Safety Governance & Compliance

• Support the implementation and oversight of Air Safety Management Systems (ASMS) in accordance with UK MOD policy and Safety Management Systems (SMS) in accordance with UK CAA, MAA, EASA, and ICAO requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Military Aviation Authority (MAA) Regulatory Publications (MRPs) and UK CAA regulations.
• Maintain and develop Organisation Safety Management Plans and Air Safety Cases covering both civil and defence activity.
• Provide expert guidance to the Accountable Manager on regulatory compliance and safety responsibilities.
• Act as the primary liaison with MAA regulators, Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), and Front Line Commands on defence safety matters, and with the CAA, EASA, and other international regulators on civil safety matters.

Safety Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and manage hazards associated with air operations, maintenance, and support activities.
• Develop and maintain risk registers, hazard logs, and bowtie / safety case models.
• Ensure all risks are demonstrated as ALARP and Tolerable in accordance with MOD policy.
• Conduct and facilitate Safety Risk Assessments, Hazard Analyses, and Safety Reviews.

Occurrence Reporting & Investigation

• Oversee the reporting and management of air safety occurrences in accordance with MAA requirements and UK CAA Mandatory Occurrence Reporting (MOR).
• Lead or support investigations into incidents, accidents, and near misses.
• Ensure effective root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

Safety Assurance & Auditing

• Plan and conduct internal safety audits and assurance activities across civil and defence operations.
• Support external audits by the MAA, UK CAA, EASA, and other regulatory bodies.
• Verify that safety controls are effective and continuously improved.

Operational & Programme Support

• Provide embedded safety support to deployed operations, exercises, and trials activities.
• Support introduction into service of new platforms or capabilities by ensuring robust safety cases.
• Work with engineering, aircrew, and support staff to integrate safety into all operational processes.

Training & Leadership

• Act as an Air Safety Advisor / SME across both civil and defence domains.
• Deliver safety training, briefings, and awareness programmes.
• Mentor personnel in safety management principles and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience operating within UK MOD aviation safety frameworks.
• Strong working knowledge of MAA Regulatory Publications (MRPs) and CAA CAP 722.
• Comprehensive understanding of UK MOD Air Safety Policy and civil aviation flight safety best practice.
• Proven experience in Safety Management Systems (SMS) / ASMS within aviation or defence environments.
• Experience in conducting hazard identification, risk assessment, and safety case development.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and report writing skills.

Desirable

• Military or civil aviation background (aircrew, engineering, or operations).
• Civil aviation safety management experience gained with a CAA- or EASA-regulated operator, manufacturer, or MRO.
• Experience working with Front Line Commands, DE&S, or Defence regulators.
• Formal qualifications in Safety, Risk Management, Engineering, or Aviation-related disciplines.

Working Conditions

• Based in Bristol or Swindon, with frequent travel to UK defence establishments, civil operational sites in the UK and internationally, or headquarters locations.
• Regular engagement with operational units and deployed environments.
• Travel required (approx. 20-30%) to support operations, audits, and stakeholder meetings.

What we have to offer you: At TEKEVER, we offer a comprehensive package designed to reward, support, and develop our people. This includes a highly competitive salary with a discretionary annual bonus and a company pension contribution match of up to 10%. To support your wellbeing, we provide 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, Private Medical Insurance (with optional family cover), Private Dental care, and an Employee Assistance Programme. We are deeply committed to investing in future talent; our scale allows us to provide clear career development opportunities and dedicated initiatives to boost your skill sets, ensuring you remain future-ready for the evolving workplace. Furthermore, our team enjoys a flexible hybrid working model, typically three days a week at our core UK sites like Bristol, and access to a bespoke rewards platform featuring a variety of high street discounts and salary sacrifice schemes, including Electric Car, Cycle to Work, and Technology options.