SMS & Regulatory Analytics Lead - Aviation Safety

JetBlue; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

JetBlue Senior Analyst Operations SMS supports the Director of Operations, administering and improving the Safety Management System (SMS) activities. The role coordinates with departments to monitor CAPs from VDRP and FAA actions, ensuring regulatory compliance and SMS integration.

The analyst evaluates corrective actions for regulatory sufficiency, maintains data integrity, and serves as liaison with FAA/CMO while supporting change management and risk mitigation efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in safety management or analyst role within a commercial air carrier.
• Familiarity with 14 CFR Part 5 and Safety Management System (SMS) principles and applications.
• Knowledge of aviation safety regulations (ICAO, FAA, NTSB, IOSA).
• Familiarity with risk modeling tools and approaches.

Responsibilities

• Administers and maintains the SMS with the Safety Department.
• Investigates regulatory inquiries and tracks corrective action plans (VDRP, CAs).
• Reviews corrective actions for regulatory sufficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintains relationships with FAA and CMO; coordinates oversight of SMS activity.
• Manages SMS-related data in systems and regulatory databases.
• Performs data validation, reconciliation and quality checks.

Skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation or related field

High School Diploma/GED + 4 years experience

Tools

Microsoft technologies

Risk modeling tools (fault tree, fishbone, bowtie)

Job description

JetBlue Senior Analyst Operations SMS supports the Director of Operations, administering and improving the Safety Management System (SMS) activities. The role coordinates with departments to monitor CAPs from VDRP and FAA actions, ensuring regulatory compliance and SMS integration.

The analyst evaluates corrective actions for regulatory sufficiency, maintains data integrity, and serves as liaison with FAA/CMO while supporting change management and risk mitigation efforts.