Fatigue Risk Manager

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 18 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 Fatigue Risk Manager who will take ownership of our Fatigue Risk Management (FRM/FRMS) framework and ensure it is robust, compliant and truly embedded in the way we operate. In this role, you are the go-to expert for fatigue-related safety risks, working closely with Flight Operations, Maintenance & Engineering, Safety Management and many other internal partners. You act as a trusted advisor, translating fatigue science and operational data into meaningful safety improvements that protect our people and our operation.

And that could be you! Curious what your responsibilities would look like?

1. FRMS Governance & Framework

• Ensures an effective, compliant, and continuously improving Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS).
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date FRMS documentation integrated within operational and safety management systems.
• Ensures alignment between FRMS, Safety Management System (SMS), and regulatory requirements.
• Applies fatigue risk management principles using safety processes, fatigue science, and operational experience.
• Oversees consistent implementation and coordination of FRMS processes across operations.
• Monitors fatigue-related safety concerns, regulatory updates, and industry best practices.
• Proposes and escalates mitigation measures and process improvements where required.
  
  

2. Fatigue Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment & Safety Performance

• Coordinates and manages activities of the Fatigue Safety Action Group (FSAG).
• Conducts fatigue surveys and studies to support a data-driven FRMS approach.
• Identifies, assesses, documents, and monitors fatigue-related risks and mitigation measures.
• Performs safety audits and monitors corrective actions through trend analysis and safety indicators.
• Ensures continuous monitoring of fatigue safety performance within operational shift-work environments.
• Supports the analysis and investigation of fatigue-related incidents and occurrence reports.
• Ensures lessons learned are integrated into continuous FRMS improvement initiatives.
  
  

3. Training, Awareness & Communication

• Coordinates and oversees fatigue management training programs in line with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Develops and maintains FRMS communication and awareness initiatives.
• Manages coordination and communication with authorities and external stakeholders regarding FRMS matters.
  
  

4. Reporting & Management Information

• Prepares periodic and ad-hoc fatigue safety performance reports.
• Provides management with relevant data and insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.

Sounds good? Then please continue reading!

Where do you land?

You’ll be part of the Safety Management environment, working closely with Flight Operations, Maintenance & Engineering, Crew Planning, Training and Compliance Monitoring, while acting as the focal point for fatigue-related matters within Brussels Airlines.

The Fatigue Risk Manager reports to the Safety Manager and has direct emergency access to the Nominated Person Flight Operations and the Head of Maintenance &  Engineering.

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.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent through experience
• At least 4 years of experience in an aviation environment
• Profound knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS)
• Good knowledge of EU OPS regulations, with basic knowledge of Part-CAMO and Part-145
• Knowledge of fatigue science, working patterns, sleep and nutrition
• Familiarity with ICAO standards and European FRMS requirements
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently across the organisation
• Ethical, discreet, tactful and objective in dealing with people
• Good knowledge of English, Dutch and French (reading and writing) is an asset

What’s in it for you?

• 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
• A company car + charging card or mobility budget
• CLA90 bonus and profit sharing when collective targets are met
• Meal-vouchers and eco-vouchers
• Representation allowance and home working allowance
• Mobile phone with subscription & laptop
• Health insurance for you and your family at favourable rates
• Pension insurance, including insurance coverage of 2 years in case of long-term illness
• “Benefits at work” employee discount platform
• 27 vacation days (20 + 6 recuperation days + 1 extra legal) plus extra seniority holidays

Will you soon be part of it? Apply now!