Job Title: Director of Safety-Part 135
Department: Flight Operations
Reports To: President
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
The Director of Safety is responsible for developing, implementing, leading and managing the company SMS, ASAP, ERP, and FOQA programs (Part 135).
Key Responsibilities
Managing the company’s Safety Management System (SMS), including appointing members of the Safety Review Board, and generating SMS related audits and reports;
Oversee the company ASAP program and lead the ASAP ERC;
Company-wide safety promotion, ensuring employees in all departments remain actively engaged with the SMS;
Develop and update company Safety/Risk Profile and Safety Performance Indicators;
Lead internal and external safety audits;
Conduct risk assessments, develop and implement mitigation measures when applicable;
Conduct management of change evaluations;
Monitor and develop responses to identified SMS, ASAP, and FOQA safety trends;
Liaison with Flight Operations and Maintenance management personnel to determine risk mitigation and corrective actions;
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Three plus years of aviation safety management experience preferred
Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) or equivalent in Aviation Safety Management or similar program or an equivalent combination of flight operations education and experience
Training in the following areas: flight safety philosophy, human factors and the decision- making, accident prevention, the role of the safety officer as advisor to senior management, risk management, accident/incident management, safety management systems, emergency response planning, and incident investigation
Skills & Competencies
Extensive knowledge of aviation safety programs
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Audit manager training
Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information
Ability to work under minimal supervision and to exercise independent judgment, discretions and initiative
Strong verbal, and written communication skills
Public speaking and presentation skills
Ability to motivate others around safety initiatives
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
On-site
Must be able to lift 25 lbs, stand/sit for long periods
Compensation Data
The likely salary range for this position is $90,000-$120,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly other requirements.
Jet Aviation provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.