Chief of Safety
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Job Description
Company:
The Boeing CompanyBoeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) is looking for an exceptionally qualified and highly motivated Chief of Safety who will be responsible for avidly leading a high-performing team of Flight Safety Officials while also maturing and continuously improving SMS processes within BT&E Flight Operations in Seattle WA or North Charleston SC. This is a high visibility position that will routinely collaborate with Boeing senior leadership in business units across the Enterprise. The selected candidate will effectively leverage the SMS four components to proactively identify and mitigate flight operations risk exposures in the commercial and military production environments as well as in experimental flight test. The position includes routine safety collaboration with business partners in EHS quality manufacturing and delivery center operations as well as global commercial flight operations. The BT&E Chief Pilot Safety will consistently demonstrate and promote all Boeing Values in support of promulgating a positive safety culture within BT&E and the broader Enterprise.
In addition to maintaining qualifications as a flight crewmember (e.g. pilot system operator) the prospective candidate will also provide support to managers and teammates with safety risk management activities. Other SMS duties include avid promotion of Boeings safety reporting programs such as the Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) Speak-Up and Enablon.
Position Responsibilities:
Actively promote and sustain a positive safety culture
Provide daily leadership and hands-on support for the implementation and continuous improvement of the Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) Safety Management System (SMS) Flight Operations 14 CFR Part 125 voluntary SMS and the BT&E UK aviation SMS and the 14 CFR Part 142 flight simulator campuses
Support flight test lab test Global Engagement & Training and flight operations SMS activities including safety risk assessments and safety investigations
Collaborate within a cross section of program disciplines in a very dynamic fast-paced development and test environment to promote test excellence and mishap prevention
Develop and manage safety assurance activities including auditing of critical safety processes
Oversee aviation safety reporting programs across BT&E
Promote safety through training newsletters and the creation of promotional materials such as posters and the BT&E SMS website
Manage BT&E SMS policy material including the development of written safety guidance such as BPIs BPGs and SAFE documents
Share SMS data with business partners to improve the entire business and enhance Enterprise safety quality and compliance
Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to measure the health of the system
Maintain and mature an aircraft accident/incident emergency response plan and conduct periodic comprehensive drills that interface with external business units
Act as ASAP focal to ensure the program is used to report relevant information and understand safety trends
Collaborate with Enterprise SMS to learn from their reporting and ensure high hazards are elevated
Routinely collaborate with Quality Assurance (QA) and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) counterparts
Lead and participate in incident investigations and root cause/corrective action analyses
Deliver oral and written presentations to peers program management senior leadership customers and regulatory agencies
Perform aircrew duties including activities to conduct production/acceptance flights document aircraft discrepancies and coordinate production aircraft certification efforts
Develop and execute integrated departmental plans policies and procedures and provide input on departmental safety and technical strategies goals objectives
Manage develop mentor and evaluate safety experts within BT&E
Conduct effectiveness reviews to verify corrective actions are implemented and operating
Lead SMS Safety Action Group (SAG) meetings
Leverage the Boeing Problem Solving Model (BPSM) and Bowtie risk analysis tools to conduct risk analysis to find root causes and develop mitigations
Leverage metrics and data analytics to proactively identify focus areas from a safety risk and mitigation standpoint
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
5 years of experience in aviation safety
Experience as a flight crew member (e.g. pilot system operator)
Willing to travel up to 15%
Bachelors degree or higher
Graduate of a safety management school certification class or bachelors degree or higher in aviation safety management or similar
Expert level knowledge and demonstrated practical experience developing and implementing SMS programs compliant with FAA regulations and advisory circulars including 14 CFR Part 5 and AC 120-92D
Extensive knowledge and demonstrated practical experience developing implementing and managing aviation emergency response plans and conducting periodic comprehensive drills that interface with external business units
Experience investigating aviation safety events
FAA ATP or Commercial certificate with the appropriate endorsements
Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
Experience performing analyses producing reports writing newsletters and other safety promotional materials
Experience presenting oral and written system safety and risk presentations to peers program management and executive leadership
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance
Working knowledge and practical application of Regulatory Article (RA) 1200: Air Safety Management
Experience as a Flight Safety Official Aviation Safety Official (ASO) or Aviation Safety Investigator (ASI)
Experience with aircraft systems flight test operations test safety aviation safety programs test hazard analysis
Experience in accident and incident investigations and root cause analysis
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana cocaine opioids amphetamines PCP and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Pilot Records Database:
All pilots will be screened through the current pilot records database process.
Pay & Benefits:
At Boeing we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs generally including health insurance flexible spending accounts health savings accounts retirement savings plans life and disability insurance programs and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range: $175950 $254150
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Bachelors Degree or EquivalentRelocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.Export Control Requirement:
This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizen lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee.Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.Security Clearance:
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program awardShift:
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Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
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