Aviation Safety & Compliance Leader | SMS & Risk

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Kenmore (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Flight benefits

Job summary

Kenmore Air seeks a Safety & Compliance Manager to lead the company’s Safety Management System (SMS), ensuring regulatory compliance and strong safety performance. The role reports to the CEO and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to drive safety improvements.

The successful candidate will oversee risk management, investigations, training programs, and regulatory updates, while maintaining safety documentation and reporting to management.

Qualifications

• Two years aviation-related safety experience
• Bachelor’s degree in aviation safety (or closely related field) preferred
• Experience in highly regulated environments (FAA, DOT, etc.) preferred

Responsibilities

• SMS oversight: implement and continuously improve the organization’s SMS.
• Risk management: identify hazards and reduce risk.
• Safety investigations: lead investigations and develop mitigation strategies.
• Data analysis: analyze safety data to identify trends and inform decisions.
• Training and promotion: support safety training programs for all employees.
• Regulatory awareness: stay current with FAA/DOT/OSHA requirements and apply updates.
• Collaboration: liaise with authorities and stakeholders to foster safety.
• Documentation: maintain safety policies and report SMS performance.
• Safety Committee: lead meetings and ensure information is captured and communicated.
• Compliance: oversee tracking for programs like drug testing, forklift, HAZMAT.
• Technical expertise: deep understanding of aviation safety and SMS.
• Regulatory knowledge: interpret and apply aviation regulations.
• Communication: strong written and oral communication skills.
• Analytical skills: ability to analyze data and solve problems.

Skills

Aviation safety

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in aviation safety

Job description

Kenmore Air seeks a Safety & Compliance Manager to lead the company’s Safety Management System (SMS), ensuring regulatory compliance and strong safety performance. The role reports to the CEO and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to drive safety improvements.

The successful candidate will oversee risk management, investigations, training programs, and regulatory updates, while maintaining safety documentation and reporting to management.