Nesboy, I have just started my Diploma (Unit A exams in Jan) and have been wondering about how to get into aviation safety too. I am helping my local flying school with their SMS, which is a bit of an insight into some of the other sides to aviation rules and regs. Not as easy as I first thought, admittedly but we are getting there.
I'm currently a private pilot on Rotary and looking to go down the commercial route, but would very much like to use my safety skills and knowledge in this industry too.
Good luck with the Dip exams, let us know how you get on.
Chris