Aviation Safety & Security Director — SMS & Compliance

handwerker; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dependent Care FSA

Short/Long-term disability

Job summary

Jet Aviation Staffing in Andover, MA, seeks a Director of Safety and Security to lead day-to-day safety program management, develop the Safety Management System, and act as liaison with FAA, NTSB and regulators. The role requires strong leadership, aviation safety expertise, and travel up to 50% as needed.

The ideal candidate will oversee ASAP/IEP/FRMP programs, chair Safety Committee meetings, and drive continuous improvements in safety training and risk management while ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience with Part 121 or 135 air carrier, required.
• 3 years’ relevant work experience with air carrier safety, required.
• 2 years of prior leadership experience, required.
• Knowledge and operational experience of 14 CFR Part 91 and Part 135 operations, required.
• Bachelor’s degree in aviation or related field of study, preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with department heads to develop and execute the day-to-day management and administration of company safety programs.
• Develops the company’s Safety Management System, promoting safe actions, being the company contact for safety related issues and serving as a company liaison with members of the FAA, NTSB, and other government regulatory agencies, as necessary.
• Meets requirements as 14 CFR Part 119.65 Director of Safety.
• Responsible for management, execution, and continuous improvement of company safety programs including but not limited to Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP), Internal Evaluation Program (IEP), Fatigue Risk Management Plan (FRMP), Twelve-Five Safety Security Program (TFFSP), company safety training program, and safety promotion program.
• Responsible for the management of safety risks and security threats to aircraft operations.
• Confirms operations are conducted in accordance with conditions and restrictions of the Air Operator Certificate (AOC), and in compliance with applicable regulations and standards of the Operator.
• Carries out investigations, independent of other departments' investigative and review activities or that of the FAA and NTSB, of selected, significant events, incidents, and accidents.
• Responsible for the management and continued enhancement of company safety training materials.
• Chair’s the company’s monthly Safety Committee meeting with department leaders to review safety trends and identify risks.
• Makes timely safety recommendations to company executives and the Safety Committee.
• Collaborates with department leadership to ensure follow-through and completion of actions and tasks required of safety programs and projects.
• Collaborates with department leaders to ensure safety programs are integrated into the day-to-day operation within their department.
• Acts as the Accident Investigation Team (AIT) Leader and NTSB Party Coordinator in the event of an aircraft accident or incident.
• Reviews and evaluates the adequacy of the Emergency Response Plan and oversee the execution of ERP planned drills and exercises.
• Monitors industry safety concerns that may have an impact on operations.
• Facilitates safety audits by third-party vendors.
• Identifies, anticipates, and takes corrective action to minimize actual/potential delays due to safety or risk management.
• Recommend process and safety improvements.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in all cases involving company operations and when dealing with sensitive or security issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in aviation or related field

Job description

Jet Aviation Staffing in Andover, MA, seeks a Director of Safety and Security to lead day-to-day safety program management, develop the Safety Management System, and act as liaison with FAA, NTSB and regulators. The role requires strong leadership, aviation safety expertise, and travel up to 50% as needed.

The ideal candidate will oversee ASAP/IEP/FRMP programs, chair Safety Committee meetings, and drive continuous improvements in safety training and risk management while ensuring compliance