Flight Operations & Safety Lead FOQA & Training Innovation

Cirrus Aircraft; Alcoa (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cirrus Aircraft seeks a Flight Operations and Safety Program Manager to lead FOQA program development, data-driven training enhancements, and safety initiatives across pilot groups. You will partner with leadership to analyze flight data and integrate key safety priorities into training and flight operations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with directors and the Chief Pilot to align programs with organizational safety goals and fleet performance objectives across Cirrus locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Aeronautical Science, or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrated experience building and managing a FOQA program, or 4–7 years in flight operations management or safety program management.
• Strong analytical skills with emphasis on statistical analysis (e.g., ANOVA) and FOQA/FDM data experience.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities with cross-department collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of the FOQA program.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align and launch safety initiatives.
• Develop data-driven training improvements based on FOQA data and incidents.
• Advise on fleet performance data and safety insights for training and operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

FOQA data

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Cirrus Aircraft seeks a Flight Operations and Safety Program Manager to lead FOQA program development, data-driven training enhancements, and safety initiatives across pilot groups. You will partner with leadership to analyze flight data and integrate key safety priorities into training and flight operations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with directors and the Chief Pilot to align programs with organizational safety goals and fleet performance objectives across Cirrus locations.