Safety Assurance Manager (NJUS)

QS Security Services, LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Healthcare Advocacy

401(k) matching

Job summary

NetJets is seeking a Safety Assurance Manager to monitor safety performance, evaluate controls, support regulatory compliance, and oversee data-driven assurance activities within the SMS program. You will collaborate with operational leaders, subject matter experts, and staff to identify trends and mitigate risks, driving continuous safety improvements.

The role requires 6–8 years of aviation safety experience, a Bachelor’s in Aviation Management or related field, and strong knowledge of FAA SMS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Aviation Management or related field.
• 6-8 years of experience in safety or risk management within aviation or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of FAA Safety Management System requirements and Part 5 guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Safety Assurance activities within the SMS, including monitoring, measurement, analysis, and reporting.
• Develop and maintain processes and systems to acquire safety data related to operations, products, and services.
• Monitor operational processes to detect changes that may introduce new hazards or affect risk controls.
• Plan and oversee audits, evaluations, and assessments of SMS effectiveness.
• Analyze assurance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Evaluate effectiveness of safety risk controls and define corrective actions with leadership.
• Provide timely assurance information for leadership reviews and decision-making.
• Coordinate with Safety Management Systems and other departments to ensure SMS integration.

Skills

Risk assessment

Data analysis

Safety management

Audit coordination

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory awareness

Communication skills

Root cause analysis

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:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Healthcare Advocacy
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution
• Wellness Programs & Discounts
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave of Absence
• Life and Accident Insurance
• Voluntary benefits (financial protection plans)
• 401(k) plan, with 67% of every dollar you contribute matched by NetJets
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Legal Plan
• Identity Theft Protection Plans
• Pet Insurance
• Family & Caregiving Support