Safety Director Nordics

Company: Avincis 
Location: Sverige
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent (Probationary period applies) 
Application Deadline: 2026-07-08

Lead Safety Excellence Across the Nordic Aviation Industry
Are you an experienced aviation safety leader who thrives in a complex, highly regulated environment? Do you have a passion for building strong safety cultures, driving continuous improvement, and influencing senior leadership?

At Avincis, safety is at the heart of everything we do. We are now looking for a Safety Director Nordics to lead and further develop our Safety Management System (SMS) across Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark.

This is a unique opportunity to join the Nordic Senior Leadership Team and play a key role in one of Europe’s leading providers of emergency aviation services.

About the Role
As Safety Director Nordics, you will lead the strategic development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety management across Avincis’ Nordic operations.

In addition to your regional leadership responsibilities, you will hold several key regulatory appointments and act as the nominated Safety Manager for:

• AOC (Air Operator Certificate) operations in Sweden
• CAMO (Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization) in Sweden
• Part-145 Maintenance Organizations across Sweden, Norway, and Finland

As the designated Safety Manager, you will serve as the central focal point for the development, implementation, and oversight of the Safety Management System (SMS), ensuring compliance with EASA regulations and Avincis Group safety standards.

You will work closely with operational, maintenance, airworthiness, and executive leadership teams to ensure a consistent, proactive, and risk-based approach to safety across all Nordic operations.
The role forms part of the Nordic Senior Leadership Team and reports directly to the Managing Director Nordics, while maintaining a functional reporting line to the Group Chief Safety Officer.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Safety Leadership
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of the Nordic Safety Management System (SMS).
• Act as the primary safety advisor to senior management and operational leaders.
• Promote a positive and proactive safety culture throughout the organization.
• Ensure alignment between Nordic operations and Avincis Group safety standards.
• Serve as the approved Safety Manager for Avincis Sweden’s AOC and CAMO approvals, as well as the Part-145 maintenance organizations in Sweden, Norway, and Finland.
• Act as the primary point of contact for aviation authorities on safety management matters related to the Nordic approvals.
• Ensure compliance with EASA Part-ORO, Part-CAMO and Part-145 safety management requirements.

Safety Risk Management
• Oversee hazard identification, risk assessment, and mitigation activities.
• Facilitate safety investigations and root cause analyses.
• Support and coordinate Management of Change (MoC) processes.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of risk controls and mitigation actions.

Safety Performance & Reporting
• Coordinate collection, validation, and analysis of safety data across the Nordic region.
• Deliver meaningful safety performance reporting, trends, and insights to management and governance forums.
• Develop and monitor Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs).
• Prepare safety reviews and reports for Safety Review Boards and leadership teams.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management
• Provide functional leadership and guidance to regional safety personnel.
• Collaborate closely with operational managers, accountable managers, and nominated persons.
• Represent Avincis in discussions with aviation authorities and regulatory bodies.
• Facilitate collaboration and best-practice sharing across Nordic operations.

Training & Safety Promotion
• Develop and oversee safety awareness initiatives and safety promotion activities.
• Coordinate SMS, Emergency Response Planning (ERP), and safety training programs.
• Ensure continued engagement and understanding of safety processes throughout the business.

Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a highly credible aviation safety professional with strong leadership capabilities and a passion for continuous improvement.

You are analytical, collaborative, and comfortable influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Most importantly, you are a role model for integrity, professionalism, and safety leadership.

Qualifications & Experience
You will ideally have:
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• At least 2 years of experience within the aviation industry in a safety, operational, airworthiness, maintenance, or compliance-related role.
• Proven experience applying aviation safety standards and operational risk management principles.
Strong knowledge of:
• EASA regulations and aviation compliance frameworks
• Safety Management Systems (SMS)
• Human Factors principles
• Safety investigations and occurrence management
• Compliance monitoring and aviation governance
• Maintenance methods and their practical application within an aviation organization

In addition, the successful candidate must meet the applicable requirements set out in:
• AMC1 ORO.GEN.200(a)(1) Management system och GM1 ORO.GEN.200(a)(1) Management system (COMPETENCIES OF THE SAFETY MANAGER), AMC1 CAMO.A.305(c) Personell Requirements och AMC1 145.A.30(cc) Personell Requirements.

The candidate must also meet the Swedish Transport Agency’s applicable interpretations of the above regulatory requirements.

You will also have:
• A relevant engineering degree, technical aviation qualification, aircraft technician/maintenance engineer qualification, or equivalent experience accepted by the competent authority.
• Formal training related to aircraft operations, maintenance, continuing airworthiness, aviation safety, or safety management.
• Specific training in safety investigations.
• General familiarization training relevant to Avincis operations.
• Part-IS / ISMS training and understanding of information security management requirements.
• Knowledge of relevant aircraft types within Avincis’ scope, such as:
• Fixed wing: Beech 200 series or similar complex multi-engine aircraft
• Helicopters: H145, AW139, AW169, or similar complex multi-engine types
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.

Why Join Avincis?
At Avincis, our mission is to save lives. Every day, our teams deliver critical aviation services including Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS), Search and Rescue (SAR), and other mission-critical operations across Europe.

As Safety Director Nordics, you will have the opportunity to:
• Influence safety strategy at a regional and international level.
• Join a highly experienced Nordic leadership team.
• Work in a purpose-driven organization where safety is truly the number one priority.
• Contribute directly to operations that make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
• Shape the future of aviation safety within a growing international organization.

Reporting Line
Reports directly to the: Certificate Accountable Manager and functionally to the Group Chief Safety Officer.

If you are passionate about aviation safety and ready to make an impact across the Nordic region, we would love to hear from you.

We Offer 
A challenging and rewarding leadership role in an international and dynamic aviation environment. 
Competitive terms and strong opportunities for professional development. 
The opportunity to be part of a company where safety and quality are at the core of everything we do. 
 
How to Apply:  
Send your CV and a personal letter to recruitment_nordics@avincis.com. Mark your application with “Safety Director Nordics” Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.  
 
About Avincis: 
Avincis is one of the world’s leading operators in emergency aviation services and the largest in Europe. We operate more than 180 bases across Spain, Portugal, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Mozambique, and Chile. 

Our fleet consists of approximately 205 aircraft — 165 helicopters and 40 fixed-wing aircraft — used in critical missions every day. We save lives, protect communities, and support essential services, from air ambulance and search & rescue to wildfire suppression and government operations. 
With over 3,000 employees across Europe, we combine the precision and speed of aviation with a strong sense of purpose: making a difference when it truly matters. 
 
Come and join Avincis and help keep air ambulance services safe and efficient across the Nordic region!