About the job
Vertical Aerospace is building the Valo, an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft focused on zero emissions and a new level of safety. The company is moving from a prototype phase to a growing small-to-medium enterprise, aiming for airliner-level safety certification by 2028.
The Flight Test Safety Manager is a central figure within the Flight Test organization, based at either the Bristol office or Kemble in the Cotswolds. This role supports the company’s Safety Manager and steps in as deputy when needed. The main focus is to ensure all flight test operations meet strict safety and certification requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as deputy for the Safety Manager as required.
- Represent Flight Test at important forums, including Safety Review Boards and Occurrence Report Review Boards.
- Lead safety activities for Flight Test, such as:
- Facilitating Aircraft-level Hazard Assessment Working Groups
- Investigating flight test occurrences
- Developing and maintaining risk assessment processes and documentation
- Support the Safety Management System (SMS) by contributing to hazard identification and risk assessment.
Location
This position is based at the Bristol office or at Kemble in the Cotswolds.
