About us
At Brussels Airlines, we are passionate about connecting people, economies, and cultures. As Belgium’s home carrier and one of the four network airlines of the Lufthansa Group, we fly from the heart of Europe to over 90 destinations worldwide, including 17 across Sub-Saharan Africa.
As proud ambassadors of Belgium, we bring the world to Belgium and the best of Belgium to the world: from collaborations with Michelin-starred Belgian chefs to our Belgian Icon aircraft adorned with national legends, we celebrate creativity and the amazing things our country has to offer.
Our company culture is warm and inclusive. By focusing on wellbeing & flexibility, we create an empowering environment that gives our more than 3500 people wings. Ranked number 4 in 2025 in Randstad’s Employer Brand charts, we are driven by passion, ownership, team spirit, excellence and respect: values that make the difference every day for our company, for our guests and for each other.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a driven Risk Management and Competence Manager to strengthen our Maintenance & Engineering team. You will play a key role in managing operational risk, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring full compliance within the Part-145 organization.
1. Facilitate risk assessments with internal and external stakeholders
2. Support internal safety investigations at maintenance
3. Develop and maintain safety and compliance dashboards (KPI/SPI)
4. Guarantee the Safety and Compliance IT systems are correctly set up
5. Liaise with Part-145(technical) assessors and contribute to assessment methodology
6. Oversee employee qualifications and competence assessments
7. Prepare key safety meetings (e.g. Safety Action Group, FRMS, Safety Committee)
8. Create, update, and implement departmental procedures
9. Launch surveys within the maintenance environment
10. Assess risks related to new equipment, tooling, and qualifications
11. Conduct quality checks on contractors and new hires
12. Monitor and follow up on safety & compliance findings and audits
13. Ensure SMART recommendations and effective root cause analysis
14. Promote safety culture and share investigation learnings across Part-145
15. Act as advisor to teams on safety and compliance topics
16. Coordinate internal and external communication on safety topics
17. Organize and support training, workshops, and roadshows
18. Foster open dialogue and just culture within the department
19. Act as person of trust within M&E
Where do you land?
You’ll be part of the Maintenance & Engineering team — a passionate and committed group that plays a key role in ensuring every flight is safe, enjoyable, and on time.
Our technicians and engineers keep our aircraft in top condition — from the tip of the nose to the top of the tail. The Safety and Compliance Monitoring Department within the P145 maintenance organization is a newly established team, giving you the opportunity to help shape and develop it alongside your colleagues.
As the reference in high-quality and efficient aircraft maintenance, we work in an environment driven by strong leadership, pride in ownership, and a focus on results — all within a caring and dynamic team atmosphere.
Your profile
At Brussels Airlines, we believe in making people grow. Therefore, we are not looking for white ravens: we are looking for people that match with our company’s goals and culture, and that can elevate us to even higher heights.
20. bachelor’s degree in (Aeronautics) Engineering or equivalent experience
21. At least 3 years in a coordinating or managerial role (e.g., project management, safety manager within industrial environment, supervisor,... )
22. Knowledge of EASA regulations and Safety Management Systems (SMS)
23. Experience with safety investigations and audits in aviation or regulatory environments (preferred)
24. Familiar with risk assessment and implementation of corrective actions
25. Experience with safety/compliance tools and reporting tools
26. Proficient in English; Dutch and/or French is a plus
27. Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
28. Clear communicator with strong collaboration skills
29. High integrity, discretion, and approachable mindset
30. Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities
31. Independent and team-oriented, with flexibility in dynamic settings
32. Dedicated to promoting a safety and compliance culture
What’s in it for you?
33. Never a dull day: a challenging job in aviation, where entrepreneurship, collegiality and a hands-on spirit are at the heart of our approach.
34. Awesome colleagues: a talented, international team fully dedicated to soaring to new heights together in an empowering environment. Experience the combination of the freedom to make the role your own and excellent teamwork!
35. Continuous personal and professional development: enjoy broad training possibilities in both the academy as in the Lufthansa Group network. Seize the opportunity to experience a colleague's job. Or take advantage of Lufthansa Group’s international career opportunities!
36. Travel discounts: you and your family can explore the world at very attractive flight and hotel rates. And even for your friends you can fix special deals!
37. A people-oriented environment with more than 3500 colleagues and more than 60 nationalities. At Brussels Airlines, there is room for everyone – but not for discrimination. Diversity and inclusion are celebrated, and we do everything to create a company culture that feels like coming home.
And of course, we offer the more general perks:
38. An attractive salary, in line with your experience and competences, with a flexible reward plan that allows you to further optimize part of your salary
39. A company car + fuel card
40. Meal vouchers
41. Eco vouchers
42. Representation allowance and home working allowance
43. Gsm with subscription & laptop
44. Health insurance for you and your family at favourable rates
45. Pension insurance, including insurance coverage of 2 years in case of long-term illness
46. “Benefits at work” employee discount platform
47. 27 vacation days (20 + 7 ADV) + extra seniority holidays
Ready to join our good company? Apply now!