Aviation Safety Manager-CVG

FEAM aero; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FEAM Aero is seeking an experienced Safety & Quality professional to support the development and implementation of the Safety Management System (SMS) and related occupational safety programs. You will work closely with leadership to prevent on-the-job accidents, manage risk, and ensure regulatory compliance across OSHA, EPA, and aviation standards.

The role emphasizes data-driven safety oversight, training, and emergency response planning, with occasional needs for audits and process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Safety or related field.
• Five or more years’ experience in aviation safety or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Formal education in Safety Management Systems preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA regulations, and 14 CFR Part 145 & 121 operations and environment.
• A&P certificate and/or Commercial Pilot certificate a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the VP of Safety & Quality in developing and implementing the SMS.
• Develop and implement safety programs to prevent unsafe conditions and reduce accidents.
• Manage change management, risk assessments, and safety analyses.
• Maintain hazard identification and risk assessment processes and database.
• Investigate root causes of hazards, near misses, incidents, and audits; ensure mitigations.
• Track safety data using database software.
• Review current practices, inspect facilities, and make safety recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and EPA requirements and best practices.
• Manage EMS documentation and safety newsletters/briefings.
• Develop and conduct periodic emergency response drills and training materials.
• Provide safety, security, and emergency response training to employees.
• Monitor and report safety performance to senior management.
• Propose safety policies and procedures and review their effectiveness.
• Process and gatekeep all safety reports.
• Perform annual safety performance evaluations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Report writing

Independent worker

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Safety or related field

Five or more years’ experience in aviation safety

Formal education in Safety Management Systems

Knowledge of OSHA, EPA regulations, and 14 CFR Part 145 & 121 operations

A&P certificate and/or Commercial Pilot certificate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

FEAM TEAM CULTURE

At FEAM Aero, our team culture is the heartbeat of our success, rooted in unwavering core values that define who we are and guide everything we do.

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Erlanger, KY (Onsite)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists the Vice President of Safety & Quality in the development and implementation of the organizations’ SMS.
• Ensure the development and implementation of appropriate occupational safety programs to prevent or correct unsafe environmental working conditions and reduce the frequency of work-related accidents and injuries, with an emphasis on aggressive prevention efforts for on-the-job accidents and injuries.
• Manages, develops, and coordinates change management, risk assessments, and safety analysis.
• Maintains the hazard identification and risk assessment processes and database.
• Investigates and evaluates root causes of identified hazards, near misses, incidents/accidents, auditing findings, and operational risks, and assures the mitigation or elimination of identified hazards and risks.
• Tracks, trends, and manages pertinent safety data through the use of database software.
• Reviews current practices, inspects maintenance facilities, and makes safety recommendations.
• Creates, implements, and maintains processes that ensure compliance with pertinent OSHA and EPA requirements and best practices.
• Manages publication and safety promotion of periodic safety newsletters and briefings.
• Mantains Emergency Response Plans (ERP) across the organization, including ERP documentation, implementation, and oversight.
• Develops and conducts periodic emergency response drills and exercises.
• Responsible for the development/revision of training program materials for safety, security, and emergency response programs.
• Provides general safety and SMS training to employees.
• Monitors and reports to top management on all company activities that may have an impact on safety.
• Proposes safety policies and procedures, monitors their implementation, and provides an independent review of their effectiveness.
• Processes and serves as gatekeeper for all safety reports.
• Performs an annual safety performance evaluation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Safety or related field.
• Five (5) or more years’ experience in aviation safety or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Formal education in Safety Management Systems preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA regulations, and 14 CFR Part 145 & 121 operations and environment.
• A&P certificate and/or Commercial Pilot certificate a plus.

Required Skills/Attributes

• Must have strong organization skills and the ability to set and meet deadlines.
• Detail oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment with constantly shifting priorities.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use independent judgment and make appropriate decisions and determinations.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to write effective reports, business correspondence, and manuals.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• High degree of proficiency with MS Office products (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.