Chief Safety Architect for Aviation Operations

Cape-Air-; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Air seeks an executive safety leader to provide strategic direction for the company’s safety strategy, SMS, and programs. You will advise the CEO and senior leadership on risk, safety performance, and regulatory matters, and oversee investigations and crisis preparedness to protect operations and people.

You will drive accountability across the organization, collaborate with regulatory bodies, and foster a Just Culture to continuously improve safety performance and culture at Cape Air.

Qualifications

• One or more FAA certificates: Commercial Pilot, ATP, Dispatcher or A&P.
• Bachelor’s degree in aviation or related field preferred.
• 7+ years in safety-related position preferred.
• 4+ years in management role preferred.
• Knowledge of 14 CFR Part 91 and Part 135 operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the organization’s senior safety executive, providing strategic direction and leadership for Cape Air’s safety programs and SMS.
• Advise executive leadership and the Board on strategic safety risks, regulatory exposure, and safety performance.
• Provide timely assessment of significant safety risks, emerging issues, and safety performance matters for executive awareness.
• Oversee safety investigations to ensure significant incidents are investigated and systemic risks are addressed.
• Drive enterprise-wide accountability for safety by partnering with senior leaders to mitigate material safety risks and track corrective actions.
• Establish the strategic framework, standards, and governance for operational safety and new initiatives addressing regulatory expectations.
• Provide executive oversight of workplace safety and employee safety strategy, aligned with risk priorities.
• Provide strategic leadership for crisis preparedness and response, aligning crisis management capabilities with operational needs.
• Maintain executive accountability for regulatory compliance and safety standards.
• Represent Cape Air in industry groups and safety forums to enhance reputation and share best practices.
• Champion and strengthen Cape Air’s safety culture with proactive risk identification and Just Culture.
• Provide strategic direction for Cape Air’s SMS, delegating day-to-day execution to the Director of Safety.
• Perform other executive leadership responsibilities as assigned by the CEO.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Education

FAA Commercial Pilot certificate

Bachelor’s degree in aviation or related field

FAA Airline Transport Pilot certificate

FAA Aircraft Dispatcher certificate

Job description

Cape Air seeks an executive safety leader to provide strategic direction for the company’s safety strategy, SMS, and programs. You will advise the CEO and senior leadership on risk, safety performance, and regulatory matters, and oversee investigations and crisis preparedness to protect operations and people.

You will drive accountability across the organization, collaborate with regulatory bodies, and foster a Just Culture to continuously improve safety performance and culture at Cape Air.