Safety & Compliance Manager

Kenmore Air Harbor; Kenmore (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Flight benefits

Job summary

Kenmore Air Harbor in Kenmore, WA seeks a Safety & Compliance Manager to lead the Safety Management System (SMS), oversee regulatory compliance, and act as the principal safety advisor across the organization.

You will manage risk assessment, investigations, training programs, and data analysis, coordinating with FAA, DOT and OSHA to maintain safety performance and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• At least two years aviation-related safety-specific work experience.
• Experience in highly regulated operational environments (FAA, DOT, etc.) preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Safety Management System (SMS) oversight: implement and continuous improvement of the organization’s SMS.
• Risk management: conduct safety risk assessments to proactively identify hazards and reduce risk.
• Safety investigations: lead investigations to identify root causes and mitigation strategies.
• Data analysis: analyze safety data to identify trends and support improvement.
• Training and promotion: assist in development and management of safety training programs.
• Regulatory knowledge: stay current with aviation safety regulations (FAA, DOT, OSHA) and apply updates.
• Collaboration: liaise with regulatory authorities and stakeholders to foster safety.
• Documentation and reporting: maintain safety policies, procedures, and regular SMS reports.
• Safety Committee: lead meetings and ensure information is captured and communicated.
• Compliance: oversee tracking for programs like drug testing and HAZMAT training.
• Technical expertise: deep understanding of aviation safety principles and SMS.
• Communication: excellent communication to report findings and train others.
• Analytical skills: strong data analysis and problem-solving abilities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aviation safety

Job description

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Safety & Compliance Manager

ADMINISTRATION Full-Time Professional Kenmore, WA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1125

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

Department: Safety

Reports To: CEO

Classification: Full-time

Salary range: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00

Join the US’s largest seaplane airline (which also flies a robust airport-based schedule) in a newly commissioned role reporting directly to the CEO providing oversight for critical lines of effort in safety & compliance.

Job Summary

The Safety & Compliance Manager provides leadership, oversight and administration of the company’s Safety Management System (SMS), and ensures compliance with regulatory and company policy requirements. The Manager serves as the principal advisor on safety matters and works collaboratively with all internal and external stakeholders to enhance organizational safety performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety Management System (SMS) oversight: implement and continuous improvement of the organization’s SMS, ensuring it aligns with Kenmore Air’s mission statement and values.
• Risk management: Conduct safety risk management regularly to proactively identify hazards and reduce risk.
• Safety investigation: Lead investigations to identify root cause(s) and develop effective hazard mitigation strategies.
• Data analysis: Analyze safety data to identify undesirable trends and assist in the execution of a successful means to improve the trend. Identify and execute forward-thinking processes and tool development to conduct predictive analysis.
• Training and promotion: Assist in the development and management of safety training programs for all employees and promote a positive safety culture throughout the organization.
• Regulatory and industry awareness: Stay current with safety regulations, standards, and trends within the aviation industry, including those issued by the FAA, DOT, and OSHA, and apply relevant updates to company safety programs and procedures.
• Collaboration: Liaise with regulatory authorities, community and industry operators, operational staff, and other stakeholders to foster a collaborative safety environment.
• Documentation and reporting: Maintain and update safety policies, procedures, and other documentation. Prepare regular reports on the SMS performance to management.
• Safety Committee: Lead the Safety Committee by means of planning, communication, running meetings, and reporting. Through the safety assurance process, ensure that all information is captured, utilized and communicated.
• Compliance: oversee compliance tracking for key programs such as drug testing, forklift training, HAZMAT training, etc.
• Technical expertise: Deep understanding of aviation safety principles, risk management, and Safety Management Systems (SMS).
• Regulatory knowledge: In-depth knowledge of relevant aviation regulatory requirements with the ability for interpretation and application.
• Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively report findings, provide training, and collaborate with different groups.
• Analytical skills: Strong ability to analyze data, think critically, and solve problems.

Experience

• At least two years aviation-related safety-specific work experience
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher or equivalent) in aviation safety (or closely related field of study) preferred.
• Experience working in highly regulated operational environments (FAA, DOT, etc.) preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with all levels and personalities.
• Highly collaborative and effective at building partnerships.
• In-season (April through September) may involve irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to respond to operational requirements. Mainly office environment with occasional visits to the line to see the airline operation.
• Compensation commensurate with experience. Health insurance and 401(k) available. Space-available flight benefits on Kenmore Air and 50+ partner airlines, including Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines!