SMS Specialist: Safety Assurance & Compliance

Frontier Airlines, Inc.; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Travel privileges

Buddy passes

Employee discounts

Hybrid schedule in Denver HQ

Business casual dress

HOPE League programs

Job summary

Frontier Airlines, Inc. in Denver seeks a Specialist, Safety Management System (SMS) to oversee Frontier’s SMS program and coordinate cross-functional efforts with operations to ensure effective implementation of SMS policies and practices, while interfacing with regulatory authorities.

The role supports the Sr. Manager, SMS/IEP, conducts risk assessments, maintains data systems, and contributes to safety promotion and continuous improvement across the airline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Aviation Safety, Aviation Management, or a related field preferred
• 1 to 3 years’ work experience at a Part 121 air carrier preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working within a Safety Management System (SMS) framework
• Thorough understanding of 14 CFR Part 5

Responsibilities

• Support the Safety Assurance process by coordinating cross-functional efforts across Frontier to maintain and enhance the overall SMS program (40%)
• Co-chair SMS Working Groups and regularly present findings and insights to leadership on a weekly and monthly basis (20%)
• Partner with the Sr. Manager SMS/IEP and departmental leadership to drive continuous improvement initiatives, document processes, procedures, and controls, and maintain SMS policies and manuals (10%)
• Assist in conducting Safety Risk Assessments (SRAs) and maintaining SMS data systems and databases (10%)
• Audit SMS compliance and report findings to the Sr. Manager, SMS/IEP (5%)
• Promote a strong safety culture through company-wide Safety Promotion initiatives (5%)
• Interface with the FAA regarding SMS approvals, compliance requirements, and corrective action plans (5%)
• Other Duties as assigned by the Sr. Manager, SMS/IEP (5%)

Job description

Frontier Airlines, Inc. in Denver seeks a Specialist, Safety Management System (SMS) to oversee Frontier’s SMS program and coordinate cross-functional efforts with operations to ensure effective implementation of SMS policies and practices, while interfacing with regulatory authorities.

The role supports the Sr. Manager, SMS/IEP, conducts risk assessments, maintains data systems, and contributes to safety promotion and continuous improvement across the airline.