Assistant Director, Aviation Safety & Standardization

Commonwealth Of Virginia; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Of Virginia's Virginia State Police in Chesterfield, VA seeks an Assistant Director of Safety & Standardization in the Aviation Division. Lead aviation safety, pilot training, standardization, and program development, while coordinating with the chain of command to ensure mission readiness.

The role involves evaluating pilot proficiency, investigating incidents, and enforcing FAA regulations with a focus on safe, standardized flight operations across the division.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of aviation safety, SMS, risk management, and flight training.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations and aviation safety investigations.
• Ability to develop, administer, and evaluate safety and training programs.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing aviation safety, pilot training, and standardization across the Aviation Division.
• Developing and administering safety and training programs; evaluating pilot proficiency.
• Investigating incidents and recommending corrective actions; ensuring regulatory and departmental compliance.

Skills

Aviation safety management

Pilot training

Safety standardization

Communication

Education

FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with rotorcraft-helicopter and instrument-helicopter ratings

FAA Second-Class Medical Certificate

FAA Certified Flight Instructor – Rotorcraft

NVG Instructor endorsement

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Commonwealth Of Virginia's Virginia State Police in Chesterfield, VA seeks an Assistant Director of Safety & Standardization in the Aviation Division. Lead aviation safety, pilot training, standardization, and program development, while coordinating with the chain of command to ensure mission readiness.

The role involves evaluating pilot proficiency, investigating incidents, and enforcing FAA regulations with a focus on safe, standardized flight operations across the division.