GM4 145.A.30(e) Personnel requirements

CAA ORS9 Decision No. 38

COMPETENCY OF THE SAFETY MANAGER

The competency of a safety manager should include, but not be limited to, the following:

  1. knowledge of ICAO standards and UK requirements on safety management;

  2. an understanding of management systems, including compliance monitoring systems;

  3. an understanding of risk management;

  4. an understanding of safety investigation techniques and root cause methodologies;

  5. an understanding of human factors;

  6. understanding and promotion of a positive safety culture;

  7. operational experience related to the activities of the organisation;

  8. safety management experience;

  9. interpersonal and leadership skills, and the ability to influence staff;

  10. oral and written communications skills;

  11. data management, analytical and problem-solving skills.