Description
Key Responsibilities
Ensure Inflight meets all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Regulations, Transportation Security Regulations (TSA) and other regulatory requirements.
Working with FAA, DOD, auditors and other audit personnel and regulatory agencies as required.
Act as key interface with the FAA Cabin Safety Inspector, develop and maintain a strong, positive working relationship, analyze and research cabin safety issues and then develop summary presentations and make sound recommendations based on findings.
Investigate and respond to letters of concerns/investigations and FAA inquiries
Processes Inflight voluntary self-disclosures to FAA.
Represent Inflight regulatory compliance to respond to new security requirements.
Works within the Inflight Safety/Security Electronic Reporting System.
Responsible for the internal Safety audit program and conducts onboard observations.
Coordinate with the Inflight Training department to develop and implement corrective action plans based on results of flight attendant proficiency audits.
Communicate directly with the Inflight Training department and Inflight team, support in-flight safety, security, and in-flight programs
Investigate any safety issues, onboard emergencies and conduct debriefings with flight attendants.
Ensure that departmental manuals and procedures are correct in content, issued to all flight attendants.
Member of the In-Flight Go Team for any accident/incident investigation
In-Flight SMS Manager – representing In-Flight within the Safety organization
Oversees the Safety component for In-Flight and ensuring a safe work environment, including all SEP reviews
Liaison with Flight Division, Maintenance and Airport Customer Service to ensure alignment of safety related policies and procedures.
Oversees bulletins and revisions for IFM
Develop, maintain, and/or provide oversight to flight attendant operational policies and procedures communication, both regulatory and non-regulatory
Proven writing ability and use of authoring software, Office products etc.
Editing/Writing/Authoring Flight Attendant Policies and Procedures.
Other duties to support In-Flight as assigned
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent education
2 years Airline Inflight management experience
2 years’ experience in Airline Safety, Regulatory Compliance or Quality Assurance
Experience in managing large-scale, cross-departmental projects, processes and procedures
Experience in mobilizing a cross-functional learning team with diverse backgrounds and varied levels of experience. This includes setting clear expectations, providing ongoing coaching and feedback, providing learning and career growth opportunities
Proven experience with project planning, execution and ongoing maintenance
Experience working with the FAA
Outstanding interpersonal skills and able to keep information confidential
Experience in flawless record keeping – especially for FAA and Operational programs
Excellent leadership skills including driving for results, identifying opportunities and managing change through leadership
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Team player – can build relationships with just about anyone
Attention to detail with an eye for flawless execution of programs and logistics
Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, every changing environment
Experience with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Adobe is required
Ability to create and deliver presentations to the Leadership team
Must be able to familiarize with the AFA collective bargaining agreement
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor\'s Degree
SMS Certification or Experience
Flight Attendant Experience
Experience building and automating management level reporting
Experience in airline industry or related field (e.g. hospitality, retail)
Experience managing projects
Advanced knowledge of Excel and Access (including macros)