Aviation SMS & QA Leader

Flightstar Aircraft Services, LLC; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Flightstar Aircraft Services, LLC is seeking a Safety Management System (SMS) and Quality Assurance (QA) Manager to design, implement and administrate the Flightstar SMS in compliance with FAA and international guidelines.

The role coordinates with all departments, leads risk assessments, maintains the QA program and the internal evaluation program, and serves as the primary FAA liaison during audits and visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation or Safety discipline; three or more years’ experience in aviation safety; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Languages: English, Spanish a plus
• Must have knowledge of air carrier operations disciplines and administration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Project, Visio and SharePoint. Strong working knowledge of database management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and implementation of a SMS in accordance with the guidance contained in FAA 14 CFR Part 5, AC 120-92B and ICAO 9859.
• Administrates, plans, and leads all risk working groups.
• Assists in planning and administration of Safety Review Boards (SRB).
• Manages relationships with representatives from all operational departments, regulatory authorities/governing bodies (FAA, ICAO, EASA, etc.) regarding the development and management of the Flightstar SMS.
• Responsible for the research, analysis and development of hazard identification processes to enhance the Flightstar SMS.
• Manages, develops and coordinates change management, risk assessments and safety analysis within the Flightstar SMS.
• Develops, compiles and distributes analysis, trends and statistics based upon SMS data and makes recommendations with a data driven approach to safety.
• Tracks safety recommendations, hazards, risks, findings, corrective actions, contributing factors, and root causes to ensure accuracy, reporting and follow-up as necessary.
• Assists in event-specific investigations into all safety related aspects of company operations, including, but not limited to aircraft accidents, incident, irregular events, OSHA, etc.
• Prepare monthly reports that detail the scope of each audit, audit findings, root causes, and corrective actions.
• Responsible for the management and monitoring of the Just Culture program and its effectiveness.
• Provides safety and SMS training to employees.
• Managers the QA Auditors and the Technical Librarian
• Oversee regulatory affairs pertaining to FAA Federal Aviation Regulations and various international civil aviation authorities.
• Primary FAA liaison and point of contact during FAA audits and visits.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Training program development

Safety risk management

Project management

Oral and written communication

Aviation safety principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation or Safety discipline, Business Management, or related degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Project, Visio, SharePoint)

Database management

Job description

Flightstar Aircraft Services, LLC is seeking a Safety Management System (SMS) and Quality Assurance (QA) Manager to design, implement and administrate the Flightstar SMS in compliance with FAA and international guidelines.

The role coordinates with all departments, leads risk assessments, maintains the QA program and the internal evaluation program, and serves as the primary FAA liaison during audits and visits.