Safety Assurance Manager (NJUS)

NetJets

Columbus (OH)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

8 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

NetJets seeks a Safety Assurance Manager to lead the SMS program, monitor safety performance, and drive data-driven improvements across operations and maintenance. You will partner with leaders to identify trends, assess risk, and implement corrective actions with a focus on regulatory compliance.

The role requires a bachelor's in aviation management and 6–8 years of experience in safety assurance, with strong analytical and communication skills to influence across the organization.

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Aviation Management or related field.
Experience with FAA SMS requirements and 14 CFR Part 5 guidance.
6–8 years of experience in safety assurance or SMS roles.
Strong analytical and communication skills.
Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead Safety Assurance activities within the SMS, including monitoring, measurement, analysis, and reporting.
Develop and maintain processes to acquire safety data related to operations, products, and services.
Monitor processes to detect changes that affect safety controls.
Plan and oversee audits, evaluations, and assessments of SMS effectiveness.
Analyze assurance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Evaluate the effectiveness of safety risk controls and track corrective actions.
Coordinate with departments to ensure SMS integration and documentation.
Support internal and regulatory audits, reviews and inspections related to SMS.
Promote a positive safety culture through communication and continuous learning.

Skills

FAA SMS requirements

Hazard analysis

Risk assessment

Root cause analysis

Corrective action management

Performance monitoring

Audits and investigations

Data analysis and reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's in Aviation Management or related field

Job description

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NetJets, the global private aviation leader for more than 60 years, provides the pinnacle of private travel, defined by a signature commitment to unwavering safety, personalized service, and reliable global access. Discover why NetJets is the ultimate career destination, offering exceptional benefits and growth opportunities.

Purpose of Position

The Safety Assurance Manager is responsible for monitoring safety performance, evaluating the effectiveness of safety risk controls, supporting regulatory compliance, and providing oversight of data-driven assurance activities within the SMS program. The Safety Assurance Manager works cross-functionally with operational leaders, subject matter experts, and employees to identify trends, assess changes in the operational environment, and mitigations that improve safety performance.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Lead Safety Assurance activities within the SMS, including safety performance monitoring, measurement, analysis, and reporting.
Develop and maintain processes and systems to acquire safety data related to operations, products, and services.
Monitor operational processes and the operational environment to detect changes that may introduce new hazards or affect existing risk controls.
Plan and oversee audits, evaluations, and assessments of operational processes, systems, and SMS effectiveness.
Analyze assurance data and related information to identify trends, emerging risks, control weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.
Assess safety performance against established safety objectives and key performance indicators; prepare findings, dashboards, and executive-level summaries.
Evaluate the effectiveness of safety risk controls and partner with operational leaders to define, assign, track, and verify corrective and preventive actions.
Support management personnel by providing timely assurance information for leadership review and decision-making.
Coordinate with Safety Management Systems, Quality, Compliance, Operations, Maintenance, Training, and other departments to ensure SMS integration across the organization.
Maintain required SMS documentation and records associated with Safety Assurance activities, audits, assessments, and corrective actions.
Support internal and external audits, regulatory reviews, and inspections related to SMS and Safety Assurance.
Promote a positive safety culture through communication, collaboration, and reinforcement of reporting, learning, and continuous improvement behaviors.

Note:

It is not possible to list all required job duties on this form. There may be other important duties assigned, depending on the position. For a list of essential job functions, please refer to the essential functions document for this job.

Education

Bachelor's in Aviation Management or related field

Certifications and Licenses

Years of Experience

6-8 years of experience

Core Competencies

Service-Oriented

Strives For Positive Results

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other (KSAOs)

Demonstrated knowledge of FAA Safety Management System requirements, including 14 CFR Part 5 and associated guidance.
Experience facilitating hazard analyses, risk assessments, root cause analysis, corrective action management, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, assess control effectiveness, and develop risk-informed recommendations.
Experience with audits, investigations, data analysis, management reporting, and safety performance monitoring.
Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence stakeholders at multiple organizational levels, and manage multiple priorities in a regulated operational environment.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to prepare clear reports and communicate effectively with leadership and frontline teams.
Experience building and maturing Safety Management System (SMS) programs, including safety metrics, reporting processes, investigations, and data tools, with a focus on long-term scalability and continuous improvement preferred.
Strategic mindset with the ability to help shape future-state safety and risk programs in a growing organization.
Safety leadership and sound judgment.
Regulatory awareness and compliance mindset.
Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Investigation and root cause analysis.
Communication and stakeholder engagement.
Project and change management.
Continuous improvement orientation.
Confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism.
Ability to influence without authority.

How NetJets Supports You

NetJets is proud to provide a variety of attractive benefits to our employees, including many at no cost. Employees have access to no cost options including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, with access to robust networks of nationwide providers. NetJets offers benefits so you can LIVEWELL—a comprehensive package to support your Mind, Body, and Life.

Our comprehensive suite of benefits include: