The Aviation Safety Manager is responsible for the administration of the company Safety Management Systems program and functions as the lead investigator for any company safety incidents and/or accidents that may occur with the goal of providing post incident recommendations for process improvement in standardization, training, and safety. The Safety Manager reports to the Director of Aviation with a dotted line to the VP of Shared Services. Job duties include, but are not limited to: Monitors safety issues, provides safety education, acts as the resident expert on safety matters, helps to develop Standard Operating Procedures for stakeholders in aviation operations. Conduct regular audits/observations (internally and externally) on the execution of aviation actions, policies and procedures as they relate to the safety program across the enterprise in order to provide regular and timely reports and to provide recommendations on process improvement. Operates as a company instructor and trainer. May provide field support, as it relates to safety, for aircraft operations as directed by the Director of Aviation. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Minimum education required of the position: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Minimum experience required of the position: Must have 5 years of experience with aviation safety, to include UAV and rotorcraft operations. Must have demonstrated operational experience under 14 CFR Part(s) 91, 135, 133 Experience with or certification in OSHA standards Preferred experience: Utility patrol and construction experience Active involvement in applicable trade organizations E.g., HAI and NBAA. Prior corporate flight department experience Prior UAV experience Incident Command System storm/fire response and recovery 10 years of experience operating in and around helicopters to include rigging and external load. IS-BAO audit credentials or similar Aviation Incident and Accident analysis (Certification) Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position: Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Products such as MS Word, Power Point, and Excel Demonstrated ability to teach a class size of up to 15 personnel Fixed and Rotary Wing Aviation Safety: Knowledge of fixed and rotary wing aviation safety management policies and practices as they are applied to the specialized field of utility rotary wing aviation and corporate aviation; to include Part 133 and 135. Knowledge of aircraft mishap prevention concepts and methods, incident investigation methodologies, and risk management procedures as they would apply to corporate and utility aviation operations. Knowledge of commercial aviation and aviation safety concepts, best practices, and operating environmental hazards as they can be applied to develop and implement aviation management programs. Program and Project Management: ability to develop, organize, champion and lead multiple aviation management and aviation safety programs and initiatives; developing, tracking, and implementing aviation policies/procedures, performance metrics, and program deliverables to support and improve the organization’s overall aviation safety performance and awareness. Gather and Analyze Data: skill and ability to identify, collect and analyze key program performance metrics and trends for communicating the critical safety messages to various audiences internal and external to the organization. Ability to identify appropriate and practical follow-up or corrective actions to mitigate the identified operating risk or hazard. Interpersonal Communication: Ability to clearly articulate ideas verbally and in writing to express technical and programmatic concepts to a diverse audience. Ability to negotiate effectively with stakeholders to solicit support and “buy-in” for safety initiatives.