Description
The Manager of Inflight Safety is responsible for acting as the subject matter expert for Inflight safety. This position acts as the focal point for the Inflight Department safety-related functions and safety management. The position is responsible for the development and continuous improvement of the Safety Management System (SMS) deployed by the [redacted]’ Safety Department. Primary job functions include act as main communication liaison to the applicable department, analyze safety data, conduct internal audits (oversight), investigations, and safety risk assessments, as well as process all Inflight Operational Irregularity/Safety Report submissions.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Act as the subject matter expert for Inflight safety
Collaborate with other Safety Department Managers regarding safety events
Act as the Inflight Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) Manager
Review, analyze, and assess all Inflight Operational Irregularity/Safety Reports
Collect and analyzes Inflight safety data, including data from SMS programs
Complete all Safety Department investigations for Inflight Department safety-related issues
Act as safety auditor for the Internal Evaluation Program, Safety Investigations, and high-risk areas of operations
Act as the Liaison for external audits, IATA, DOD
Act as the Inflight OSHA working group representative
Act as safety auditor for the Internal Evaluation Program, Safety Investigations, and high-risk areas of operations
Assist with Inflight regulatory compliance issues, including Voluntary Disclosure Reporting Program (VDRP) and Letter of Investigation (LOI) investigations, responses, and follow-up audits
Act as the facilitator/organizer for safety management procedures within the Inflight Department
Enhance Safety Promotion by acting as the ambassador of the SMS
Attend industry meetings/conferences and work collaboratively with other Company Managers, FAA, and industry resources
Assist the Director of Safety, as required, in all Company initiatives
Any other duties assigned by management
Required Skills
Qualifications and Education Requirements
High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Two years airline Flight Attendant or Inflight management experience
Two years’ experience in airline safety, regulatory compliance or quality assurance
Experience or training in investigating incidents
Experience in analyzing safety data, identifying risk and implementing corrective actions
Understanding of SMS and the FAA SMS rule
Attend annual recurrent training
Maintains currency as a Flight Attendant; may act as an Inflight instructor (Ground or IOE)
Excellent leadership skills including driving for results, identifying opportunities, and managing change through leadership
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Attention to detail
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Required Experience
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones photocopiers, filing cabinets.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands or finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Additional Notes
Due to the nature of this position it requires the ability to be on call 24/7
AAP/EEO Statement
It is the policy of [redacted] to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.