Aviation Safety Manager career guide
Aviation Safety Managers develop safety systems, investigate incidents and ensure airlines and airports comply with aviation safety regulations.
Career guide reviewed by Certyz · October 2026
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What does an Aviation Safety Manager do?
Aviation Safety Managers develop safety systems, investigate incidents and ensure airlines and airports comply with aviation safety regulations.
- Office
- Airports
- Maintenance facilities
- Airlines
- Airports
- Aircraft manufacturers
- Aviation regulators
How to become an Aviation Safety Manager
Safety managers help create a culture of continuous improvement while ensuring organisations meet strict aviation regulations.
Degree in Aviation, Engineering or Safety Management, often supported by industry safety qualifications.
Skills and progression for Aviation Safety Manager
- Risk management
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- Leadership
- Investigation
- Senior Safety Manager
- Head of Safety
- Safety Director
- Operations Director
- Chief Operating Officer
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