This is a full-time/direct hire position offering a competitive salary with a full benefits package.

Job Summary

The Director of Safety monitors all aspects of the safety system and acts with the authority of the Accountable Executive in all matters regarding safety, and as such, can designate any delegated resources to accomplish the company's stated safety objectives. The Director of Safety is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive safety programs for aviation operations. They ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, conduct risk assessments, and foster a culture of safety throughout the organization.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain and update safety documentation and publications.
• Review and update the company's risk profile.
• Develop safety objectives for the Accountable Executive consideration.
• Develop and implement the Emergency Response Program.
• Monitor the company's SMS performance and create performance reports for other managers and the Accountable Executive, as directed.
• Facilitate hazard identification and risk management.
• Determine the need for and coordinate the development of required safety training materials prescribed by national, state, and local laws and regulations or industry best practices.
• Evaluate employee hazard identifications for risk and recommend action.
• Receive, evaluate, and process all employee hazard reports and recommend action to mitigate risk.
• Coordinate all safety activities and act as a liaison between the company and ARGUS as well as applicable governmental agencies and insurance carriers.
• Monitoring safety concerns in the aviation industry and their perceived impact on a company's
• Monitor employee training programs to ensure that safety, health, and environmental information presented is current satisfies applicable government rules, and meets the company's needs.
• Manage the SMS Internal Evaluation Program (IEP) and conduct field audits.
• Conducting incident and accident investigations.
• Organizing and conducting safety committee meetings; and forecasting necessary budget items to support the organization's safety objectives

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Proven experience leading teams, managing contractors, and assigning tasks to personnel.

• Must have a passion for Safety Management Systems.
• Desire to protect people and property.
• Must be personable and able to communicate with multiple personality types.
• Ability to recognize safety-related needs and create policies around them.
• Must submit to and be capable of passing a required drug test.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and tasks.
• Able and willing to travel to support aircraft.
• Willingness to work long and sometimes irregular hours.
• Have excellent interpersonal and management abilities.
• Full understanding of aviation safety standards and safe operating practices.
• Takes responsibility for individual and team actions, decisions, and results.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, and exercise independent judgment, discretion, and initiative.
• Proven ability to set priorities, communicate objectives, and meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to motivate others around safety initiatives.
• Willingness to learn new concepts and understand existing processes and procedures.

Qualifications

• 10 years experience in aviation operations.
• 3 years experience in aviation safety (SMS).
• 5 years experience as a commercial pilot (preferred).
• 5 years experience as an aircraft technician (preferred).
• Experience with contracts preferred.
• Experience with Auditing preferred.
• Strong conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various departments and teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.