Responsible and accountable to the Sr. Director, Corporate Safety. Serves as the primary point of contact for all safety related issues within their assigned region. Will assist in communicating corporate safety philosophy and initiatives to company personnel and customers, promoting behaviors and competencies that lead to a culture of safety and sound environment practices.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:

work with and provide leadership to Field Safety Representatives within their assigned region
Performs aircraft investigations and technical analysis with company, customer and safety investigation boards to document quality requirements
Documents findings, root cause and recommendations for safety, investigative and regulatory reports
Facilitate Risk Assessments for any Safety investigations and/or reports, or as assigned by the Sr Vice President, Safety
Review identified system and regional safety trends, hazards and related risks to operations within their assigned region
Perform Base QA and follow- up audits as assigned by the Sr. Vice President, Safety
Investigate and provide necessary follow up on reports received from the various company reporting systems as directed by the Sr Vice President, Safety
Maintain familiarization with regulatory guidance and requirements related to FAA, OSHA, and other Regulatory Statues
Participate in the Safety Review Board and Corporate Safety Committee to review trends, safety reports, and risk assessments for action items/recommendations
Provide education to assigned regional personnel on all aspects of the Air Methods SMS program to include Safety Reporting and Risk Assessments
Assist the Internal Evaluation Program (IEP) team in performing follow-up audits for corrective actions within their assigned region
Perform/participate in Incident and/or accident investigations as assigned by Sr Vice President, Safety
Act as the Air Methods' Safety Department representative for HBS and ADM customers within their assigned region
Participate in Emergency Response drills as required by the Sr Vice President, Safety
Other Duties as assigned

Additional Job Requirements

Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling- 50%

Subject to applicable laws and Air Methods' policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods' employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises employees in the Safety Department. Carries out Supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, selecting, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems. For Exempt Managers: Managers that carry out these responsibilities for two or more employees will have significant input in hiring and termination decisions.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or University in Aviation Safety or other related fields and ten years related experience and/or training; equivalents combination of education and experience
Five (5) or more years of operational experience within air medical transportation operations
Must meet the minimum experience required to be qualified as a line pilot, line mechanic or flight clinician
Previous experience as an air medical services pilot and/or mechanic, preferred
Previous supervisory experience

Skills

Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations, General Operations Manual, Pilot Training Programs, Safety Programs, Maintenance Administration, and company manuals.
Excellent written and verbal communication
Demonstrated knowledge of Aviation Safety Management System processes
Sound judgment and objectivity in decision-making
Ability to create an environment that demonstrates teamwork and professionalism

Computer Skills

Advanced Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None

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