The SMS Manger is responsible for ensuring that all safety policies, processes, and regulations are respected and complied with in all department activities and areas. This is accomplished through their performance of safety observations and evaluations, audits, and assisting in the investigation of incidents and safety situations as they occur in the Company’s operation. Minimum Requirements Combination of Education and Experience will be considered. Must be authorized to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986. Must pass a Criminal Background Check. Education: Bachelor’s Degree Education Other: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Certification: No Certification Other: Years of Experience: Credit Check: Yes Preferred Requirements • Proven exposure to Safety & QA. • Must have thorough knowledge of FARs and OSHA standards including: compliance, laws, regulations, record keeping, loss control techniques, training, and establishing policies. • Ability to prepare clear and concise written procedures, reports, and documentation. • Root Cause and Corrective Action experience. • General management - Budgeting, HR and Project Management. • SMS Course or equivalent qualification. • Strong Computer Literacy and Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Adobe and Outlook, and QA applications. SMS Applications will be an asset. • Basic understanding of IOSA • Strong communication and presentation skills, verbal and written. • Diverse knowledge of inspection and control methods, techniques and documentation. • Strong problem solving and time management skills. • Experience in Aviation Environment and working with SMS systems is an asset. • Experience with SMS systems, reporting, training and monitoring. • Experience with developing Safety Goals and metrics from the stated Safety objectives. • Establishing and maintaining a reporting system to collect safety-related data. • Conducting hazard identification and risk management analyses. • Ability to be flexible and be a team player with a focus on continuous improvement process and development. • Broad operational knowledge and experience in the functions of the organization (e.g. training management, aircraft operations, air traffic management, dispatch operations, and maintenance organization management). • Sound knowledge of safety management principles and practices. • Good written and verbal communication skills. • Well-developed interpersonal skills. • Ability to relate to all levels, both inside and outside the organization. • Organizational ability. • Ability to work unsupervised. • Good analytical skills. • Leadership skills and an authoritative approach. Job Duties • Develop and implement SMS in accordance with the guidance contained in Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 5. This includes creating the document of the SMS policies and procedures for the applicable department. • Manage the department’s employee safety reporting program to include review all reports, assigning mitigating actions, tracking mitigating actions, employee feedback and generating and analyzing monthly reports of incident data and mitigating actions. • Coordinate monthly department safety meetings to include keeping agendas, minutes, attendance and all mitigating actions. • Analyze and evaluate department audit, self-audit, IEP and regulated entities findings, comprehensive fixes and trends, and create a plan of action to identify and correct safety issues. • Track Safety Recommendations, IEP findings, self-audit and corrective actions to ensure that follow-up actions have been taken that are effective. • Prepare monthly reports for the department head that detail the scope of each audit, audit findings, root causes, and corrective actions. • Establish, maintain and coordinate SMS and data with other internal safety databases to ensure data to analyze and evaluate trends, and create a plan of action to identify and correct safety issues. • Perform safety analysis and trending of issues based on risk level. Implement a systematic approach for assessing and documenting the impact of issues and/or problems. Track actual occurrence against projected risks and impact. • Assist in event-specific investigations into all safety related aspects of company operations, including, but not limited to aircraft accidents, incidents or irregular events , HAZMAT, OSHA, EPA, etc. and others as appropriate. • Sets measurable safety objectives (goals) for the department. • Ensures safety is included in all training requirements. • Assists in the coordination of emergency response responsibilities within the department. • Risk assesses any new changes or additions to current departmental operations to determining if any mitigating actions are required. • Safety advocate - Demonstrate an excellent safety behavior and attitude, follow regulatory practices and rules, recognize and promote hazard reporting and ensures effective safety reporting. • Leader - Model and promote an organizational culture that fosters safety practices through effective leadership. • Communicator - Act as an information conduit to bring safety issues to the attention of management and to deliver safety information to the organization´s staff, contractors and stakeholders. Provide and articulate information regarding safety issues within the organization. • Developer - Assist in the continuous improvement of the hazard identification and safety risk assessment schemes and the organization´s SMS. • Relationship builder - Build and maintain an excellent working relationship with the organization´s SMS, and all other management and external Safety and Regulatory Boards and agencies. • Ambassador - Represent the organization on government, international organization and industry committees. • Analyst - Analyze technical data for trends related to hazards, events and occurrences. • Process management - Effectively utilize applicable processes and procedures to fulfill roles and responsibilities. Investigate opportunities to increase the efficiency of processes. Measure the effectiveness and seeks to continually improve the quality of processes. • Ensure any direct reports understand and apply our Customer Commitment and customer service standards to their daily responsibilities, as appropriate. • Model Allegiant’s customer service standards in personal actions and when providing leadership direction. DOT - CHRC DOT: No Criminal History Records Check: No Physical Requirements The Physical Demands and Work Environment described here are a representative of those that must be met by a Team Mate to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role. Office - While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, see, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, key board, printer, and phone. May be required to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 20 lbs. May be required to work various shifts/days in a 24 hour situation. Regular attendance is a requirement of the role. Exposure to moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones, printers, and foot traffic), temperature and light fluctuations. Ability to work in a confined area as well as the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. Some travel may be a requirement of the role. EEO Statement Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran For more information see Allegiant.com/careers No visa sponsorship is available for this position.