Description
Job Description:
The Airborne Reconnaissance Low-Enhanced (ARL-E) Aviation Safety Manager develops, implements and maintains a Safety program throughout the life cycle of system development, aircraft integration, airborne test and sustainment of an airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Mission Equipment platform across multiple CONUS locations.
Primary Responsibilities
Establish and maintain written mishap prevention program for flight and ground operations which includes the following applicable elements:
Risk Management, Establish hazard identification and elimination procedures, Establish a contractor aviation safety council (AKA consolidated safety council) to promote a program of accident prevention in flight, ground and industrial activities as they apply to flight and ground operations. Conduct monthly flight safety meetings encompassing all functional areas and conduct regular safety audits or assessments in accordance with DCMA 8210.1C and AR 385 Series, Safety publications. Laison with assigned Government Flight Representatives relating to AR 95-20 and [redacted] Corporate requirements.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s of Science degree and 8 years experience serving as an Aviation Safety Officer with work experience and/or formal education in Safety Management Systems (SMS), Operational Risk Management, Hazard Reporting Programs, Aviation Human Factors, Accident & Incident Investigation, and Emergency Response Planning
The candidate must have a working knowledge of FAA regulations pertaining to safety management and human factors (AC120-92B, AC60-22, AC120-51E), NTSB procedures for reporting and conducting accident investigations (49 CFR part 830), and military safety regulations in the DMCA 8210
Experience producing measurable accident prevention procedures (e.g. proficiency evaluations, hazard analyses, fatigue management)
Experience responding to aircraft accidents and incidents to include aircraft accident/incident reporting, a response plan, or participated in exercises that tested established response plans
Experience providing procedures for managing risk to an optimum level using risk analysis and risk management to identify and mitigate hazards
An in-depth understanding and experience of Crew Resource Management (CRM) training with an emphasis on principles and concepts that improve crew performance and flight safety
Significant verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment; present and explain technical information to colleagues, management or sponsors.
Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain maintain a TS/SCI Clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Graduated from the Army Aviation Safety Officer Course or course equivalent provided by a recognized training provider and authority in aviation safety
Prior experience designing, developing, delivering and maintaining learning solutions