[Company] is a company that values its people and recognizes their contributions to the success of the organization.  We believe in teamwork and collaboration to ensure that customers are safely and punctually transported to their destinations.  Whether you work as a pilot, mechanic, or part of the operations team, [Company] acknowledges the critical role each individual plays in the seamless execution of every trip.  The company prides itself on delivering exceptional service and has fostered a dynamic and rewarding culture.

We are seeking a highly accomplished Vice President of Safety to build, lead, and scale our safety organization.  This key leadership role will be responsible for setting a strategic vision for safety across all operations and instilling a proactive safety culture throughout the company.  The VP of Safety will serve as the primary executive liaison with industry associations and internal stakeholders to maintain the highest safety standards in the industry.

This is a critical, highly visible leadership role that requires proven expertise in aviation safety, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to build consensus across a diverse, fast-growing organization.  This position will require you to work in the Corporate Headquarters office located in Overland Park, KS.  This is not a remote or hybrid role.     

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Strategic Leadership

  • Develop and execute the company’s long-term safety strategy aligned with operational growth and global operations

  • Lead the buildout of a dedicated safety team, including structure, roles, and responsibilities

  • Drive a company-wide safety culture through proactive communication, training, and accountability

• Operational Oversight

  • Oversee the Safety Management Systems (SMS) and safety culture to include IEP, ASAP, Employee Safety Report, aviation safety, human factor, and risk analysis, ensuring integration across all functions

  • Serve as the executive lead for emergency response planning, facilitating internal and external audits, investigations, and corrective action programs

  • Oversight of change management and risk control

  • Oversee company-based representatives

• Team Building & Development

  • Mentor and develop safety personnel and scale the team as the business grows

  • Partner with Flight Operations, Maintenance, Training, and HR to align safety initiatives with daily operations

• External Engagement

  • Act as the company’s safety representative to the FAA, NTSB, ICAO, OSHA, and industry bodies (e.g., NBAA, IS-BAO)

  • Monitor and proactively position the company as a leader in safety practices

Qualifications

Qualified candidates are required to have 15+ years in Aviation with at least 5 years of progressive leadership experience in aviation safety, including executive-level responsibility.      

• Deep expertise in FAA Part 135/91K/91 operations and familiarity with international safety regulations

• Proven success building and leading high-performing safety teams in a large, complex aviation environment

• Strong understanding of SMS, ASAP, FOQA, LOSA, and other safety programs

• Exceptional communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Safety Management, or related field preferred

• Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate or advanced aviation credentials strongly preferred

Personal Attributes

• Unwavering integrity and commitment to safety above all else

• Strategic thinker with the ability to execute in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

• Collaborative, approachable leader who inspires trust and confidence

• Decisive problem solver with a calm presence under pressure

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance – if you choose to participate, coverage will commence on the first day of the month following your date of hire

• [Company] offers a no-cost medical and dental option at the employee level

• Optional supplemental insurance benefits (accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life, short-term/long-term disability, fertility, and pet)

• Paid Parental Leave

• Company-paid term life insurance equal to 1.5 times your annual salary

• Two 401(k) retirement plans with employer match – you will be eligible to participate on the first of the month following 30 days of employment

• PTO is accrued based on the length of employment 

• 12 holidays per year

• Access to relocation flights

• FREE Full Size on-site Gym with locker rooms and Sauna

• Group Fitness Classes and various activities (pickleball, running club, ping pong, etc.)

• FREE Access to Bicycle sharing

• Indoor and Outdoor Common areas with WIFI

• On-site café and Food Truck Wednesdays

• Amazon Delivery lockers

• Covered Parking