Director of Aviation Safety

NICHOLAS AIR; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

NICHOLAS AIR seeks an experienced Director of Aviation Safety for its growing Part 135 operation based in Oxford, Mississippi. The role oversees the Safety Management System (SMS) and safety culture, collaborating with Executive Leadership, Flight Operations, Maintenance, and Training to uphold the highest standards.

The candidate will have at least 5 years of management experience within Part 135 and must report daily to the Oxford headquarters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation, Safety, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 Years of Management Experience within a Part 135 Operation.
• Reports daily to the Oxford, Mississippi Headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Oversee FAA-compliant Safety Management System (SMS).
• Develop, implement, and maintain safety management processes.
• Manage risk assessment and safety reporting.
• Serve as main contact with regulators, vendors, and third-party agents on safety matters.
• Prepare for Drug and Alcohol Abatement and FAA audits, inspections, and certifications.
• Maintain oversight of internal audits and confidential safety reporting systems.
• Collaborate with Flight Ops and Training to integrate safety data into training.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory liaison

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation or Safety

Job description

POSITION STARTING AT $100,000 BASED ON EXPERIENCE

Minimum 5 Years of Management Experience in a Part 135 or Part 91 Operation

WORK FOR ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST AUTHENTIC PRIVATE JET BRANDS

We believe people should be treated as names, not numbers. That belief shapes our culture of empowerment, collaboration, and long-term stability, and it is one of the reasons we continue to be The Standard in private aviation.

We invest in exceptional people who bring exceptional skills. For nearly 30 years, our mission has remained clear, “Be the best in the industry, not the biggest”.

Becoming part of the organization means continuous learning, strategic growth, and embracing change through innovation. We operate with a “people over process” philosophy, building meaningful relationships and trust across our workforce.

NICHOLAS AIR is seeking an experienced Director of Aviation Safety to join the growing Part 135 operation based in Oxford, Mississippi. The Director of Aviation Safety is responsible for the oversight of the company’s Safety Management Systems (SMS) and overall safety culture in accordance with the FAA Part 135 regulations, while working closely with Executive Leadership, Flight Operations, Maintenance, and Training departments to ensure the company’s exceedingly high standards are met. With the most State-of-the-Art facilities and the pleasures of working with the most refined fleet in the industry, NICHOLAS AIR simply cuts no corners. Becoming a part of our leadership team as the Director of Aviation Safety requires you to meet a very stringent set of quality standards, with less than 3% of candidate applications being selected.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a variety of methods utilized by NICHOLAS AIR to maintain safe and compliant under internal and external standards
• Develop, implement, and maintain an FAA-compliant Safety Management System (SMS)
• Manage risk assessment and safety reporting
• Serve as NICHOLAS AIR’s primary point of contact with regulators, vendors, and other third-party agents on safety-related matters.
• Prepare for and support Drug and Alcohol Abatement and FAA audits, inspections, and certifications
• Maintain oversight of internal audits and confidential safety reporting systems
• Work collaboratively with Flight Ops and Training to integrate safety data into all training initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation, Safety, or a related field
• Minimum 5 Years of Management Experience within a Part 135 Operation
• This position must report daily to the Oxford, Mississippi Headquarters

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