TP Aerospace is an internationally approved aviation maintenance organisation specialising in Wheel & Brake services for commercial airlines worldwide.

To ensure continued compliance across European and international regulatory frameworks, we are seeking an experienced Global Safety Manager in accordance with EASA Part 145 and Part IS, including CAA UK and FAA approval requirements. This position constitutes a key nominated management function with direct access to the Accountable Manager and regular interaction with multiple aviation authorities.

Who is TP Aerospace?

We are TP Aerospace! A dynamic company operating in the aviation industry. We are on a mission to bring simplicity to an otherwise complex industry. With headquarters in Copenhagen and eleven sites spanning from Orlando to Melbourne, we operate in a highly global environment where things are moving fast!

We are a successful private equity-owned company with 400 employees. Operating under multiple international aviation approvals, TP Aerospace places strong emphasis on regulatory compliance, safety performance and operational excellence in a highly regulated global environment.

Position overview:

The Safety Manager / Deputy Compliance Monitoring Manager (EASA Part-145) is responsible for establishing, maintaining and continuously monitoring the organisation’s:

Safety Management System (SMS)
Relevant elements of the Information Security Management System (ISMS)
Deputing the Compliance Monitoring Manager during absents

The role ensures full compliance with all applicable EASA, CAA UK and FAA regulatory requirements, providing independent oversight of organisational processes and reporting directly to senior management.

The primary tasks

operational

Ensuring regulatory compliance with Part 145 and Part IS, including certification management and communication with aviation authorities (e.g. CAA, EASA, FAA)
Maintaining and further development of the Safety Management System (SMS) and the Information Security Management System (ISMS)
Audit management: planning, support and follow up of internal and external audits (authorities, customers, suppliers), including RCA and CAPA management
Monitoring of organisation wide processes such as technical documentation, training, competence assessments, authorisations and supplier approvals
Reporting and escalation management: preparation of safety and compliance reports, handling of customer complaints and support for the Accountable Manager on safety related issues
Planning, organisation, and oversight of safety training activities and the promotion of safety awareness in accordance with EASA Part‑145/Part‑IS requirements
Active support, promotion, and continuous improvement of the Safety Management System (SMS), including advising the Accountable Manager and senior management on safety‑related matters
Monitoring of aviation safety trends, hazards, and emerging risks, including coordination and communication of safety issues with internal functions and external stakeholders

We seek a team member that can identify with the description below:

Practical Aviation Background (Licensed Aircraft Engineer B1 Part 66, Certifying Staff) in Part 145 MRO environment
Bachelor in Aerospace or mechanical engineering
minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Quality Management including at least two years in a relevant aviation position
Deep expertise in compliance management and cooperation with aviation authorities
In depth understanding of EASA Part‑145 and SMS regulations
Proven experience in technical development, engineering or process improvement within MRO operations
Strong leadership, analytical and decision‑making capabilities
Ability to operate independently, assertively and with a high degree of integrity
Fluent English (business level) and German at native or authority‑interface level

A few practicalities about the job:

The position is located in Norderstedt, Germany
You should expect 30-40 travel days annually

How does team spirit and professional development sound?

We offer a highly professional, international aviation environment with colleagues all over the world. We guarantee a steep learning curve that will foster both your personal and professional development, and you will have the freedom and ability to influence your own tasks and everyday work life, in close cooperation with your manager.

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