Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Flight Safety Manager acts as an advisor to the Director Flight Safety on all matters pertaining to flight safety and works in concert and support of all other safety personnel. Responsible for managing flight safety components of the company’s comprehensive safety and security program. Assists in the development, implementation, and management of safety programs, policies, and procedures. Helps ensure the company complies with all current safety regulations and industry best practices.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with Flight Operations and Operations Control managers to monitor the company’s aircraft operations for safe practices
Assist in the company’s Operational Risk Management program for all aviation-related events
Work within the parameters and assist with the Safety Management System (SMS)
Company designated flight Aircraft Accident Investigator
Go-Team Member
Manage investigation and analysis for aviation-related safety reports involving Operational Departments
Research issues relating to flight safety, conduct periodic audits, evaluate processes to identify hazards, recommend corrective actions as needed
Request written response from managers outlining corrective actions to address findings or concerns
Design and organize safety training and communications programs
Deliver safety training to employees
Serve as a company representative to the Pilot ASAP Event Review Committee
Assist with the Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) program. Analyze the data to provide objective reports for program stakeholders
Aircraft Operator Security Coordinator (AOSC) Assistant
Assist AOSC with managing the Twelve-Five Standard Security Program (TFSSP)
Monitor industry events and safety information for applicable interfaces and resolution
Assists in managing facility safety
Participant in all SMS Risk Working Groups
Assist in the management of aviation incident and hazard reporting programs
Any other duties as assigned by the Vice President Safety or Director Flight Safety
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in an Aviation field, Safety field or related field
FAA ATP, A&P or Commercial Pilot license required
2 – 5 years of flight safety experience working in 91, 91k, 121 and/or 135 operations
Understanding of all relevant Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR’s), Safety Management Systems (SMS)
Work in the FAA Voluntary Safety Programs preferred
Aircraft accident investigation experience preferred
Safety training or safety certificates preferred
Experience with fractional operations preferred
REQUIRED SKILLS
Must have knowledge of air carrier operations disciplines and administration
Strong knowledge of aviation safety principles, quality management fundamentals, and regulatory agencies and their function as related to air carrier operations (FAA, DOT, OSHA, etc) desired
Must possess knowledge of NTSB and ICAO functions as it relates to air carrier operations
Proven project management experience, management of complex projects and initiatives, and databases as it relates to safety operations
Ability to act as a Safety Ambassador for the organization both internally and externally
Must be able to speak publicly and present on the individual level, senior management level, and to large audiences, including all employees within the OneSky network, industry professionals and federal agencies
Possess a high degree of proficiency with MS Office products (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills are necessary to perform the job at the expected level with the ability to provide exceptional customer service to all levels of the organization
Must be able to write effective reports, business correspondence, and manuals
Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to respond calmly and handle many customer demands in a fast paced environment with constantly shifting priorities Must possess passionate attention to detail and the ability to work in a team atmosphere