SMS Program Advisor

Wisk Aero LLC; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Flexible vacation time off

401(k) plan with company matching

Commuter and education assistance

Free catered lunches and wellness allowances

Job summary

Wisk Aero LLC is looking for an experienced SMS Program Management Advisor to lead safety initiatives in its Fremont office. You will conduct risk assessments, generate essential safety documentation, and train team members to foster a strong safety culture.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering or aviation safety and at least 8 years of system-level safety experience, particularly in regulated environments. The position offers a full-time role with a variety of employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of system-level safety experience.
• Experience in regulated environments (e.g., 121, 135).
• Hands-on experience in safety risk management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments with subject matter experts.
• Generate documentation and visualizations for the Safety Management System.
• Train team members on SMS documentation.

Skills

Safety risk management

Documentation generation

Safety communication

Data visualization

Training and coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering or aviation safety

Job description

SMS Program Management Advisor

Wisk is transforming the future of urban mobility through safe, all‑electric autonomous flight. We are seeking an SMS Program Management Advisor to join our team.

Location: Fremont office (onsite)

Job Type: Full‑time

Responsibilities

• Conduct and coach subject matter experts in risk or hazard assessments across a wide cross section of tasks.
• Generate clear and concise documentation and visualizations to govern and report on the Safety Management System.
• Train team members on SMS documentation to grow the safety culture within the company.
• Identify areas of improvement in safety processes and develop plans to enact the changes.
• Discover effective root cause analyses of events and incidents.
• Develop standardization of safety practices.
• Lead Safety Management System activities to implement and maintain an SMS across the OEM.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; preferred if engineering or aviation safety field.
• At least 8 years of system‑level safety experience.
• Flight or system test experience desired.
• Experience in manufacturing, oil and gas, medical safety, or other HRO safety environments considered.
• Worked in regulated environments (e.g., 121, 135, airport, test).
• Hands‑on experience in safety risk management, internal safety communications, and data visualizations.
• Highly motivated, self‑starting individual with a broad set of skills who is not afraid of complex technical challenges.

Desired

• Familiarity with manufacturing novel and testing principles, aerospace a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 9 off Fridays for full‑time employees throughout the year.
• Flexible vacation time off and 11 company holidays.
• 401(k) plan with 50% company matching, vested immediately.
• Commuter assistance and education assistance.
• Free catered lunches, flight lessons, wellness allowances, snacks, drinks, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, and more.

EEO Statement

Wisk Aero provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ethnic or national origin, age, disability/handicap, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, civil status, political convictions, language, social condition, or any other protected characteristics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wisk Aero abides by applicable provincial and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Wisk Aero is an E‑Verify employer.