Aviation Safety & Compliance Manager — SMS Leader

Kenmore Air Harbor; 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 Harbor in Kenmore, WA seeks a Safety & Compliance Manager to lead the Safety Management System (SMS), oversee regulatory compliance, and act as the principal safety advisor across the organization.

You will manage risk assessment, investigations, training programs, and data analysis, coordinating with FAA, DOT and OSHA to maintain safety performance and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• At least two years aviation-related safety-specific work experience.
• Experience in highly regulated operational environments (FAA, DOT, etc.) preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Safety Management System (SMS) oversight: implement and continuous improvement of the organization’s SMS.
• Risk management: conduct safety risk assessments to proactively identify hazards and reduce risk.
• Safety investigations: lead investigations to identify root causes and mitigation strategies.
• Data analysis: analyze safety data to identify trends and support improvement.
• Training and promotion: assist in development and management of safety training programs.
• Regulatory knowledge: stay current with aviation safety regulations (FAA, DOT, OSHA) and apply updates.
• Collaboration: liaise with regulatory authorities and stakeholders to foster safety.
• Documentation and reporting: maintain safety policies, procedures, and regular SMS reports.
• Safety Committee: lead meetings and ensure information is captured and communicated.
• Compliance: oversee tracking for programs like drug testing and HAZMAT training.
• Technical expertise: deep understanding of aviation safety principles and SMS.
• Communication: excellent communication to report findings and train others.
• Analytical skills: strong data analysis and problem-solving abilities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aviation safety

Job description

Kenmore Air Harbor in Kenmore, WA seeks a Safety & Compliance Manager to lead the Safety Management System (SMS), oversee regulatory compliance, and act as the principal safety advisor across the organization.

You will manage risk assessment, investigations, training programs, and data analysis, coordinating with FAA, DOT and OSHA to maintain safety performance and drive continuous improvement.