Aviation Safety Manager
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Job Location:
Sunnyvale, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 150000 - 175000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Aviation Safety Manager (ASM) is the single accountable owner of LTAs Aviation Safety Program and Safety Management System (SMS) acting on behalf of the CEO (who is the Accountable Executive (AE)). This pivotal full-time exempt role is located in Sunnyvale CA; Hangar 2. This role is responsible for integrating flight operations maintenance engineering and logistics into a cohesive safety framework for LTAs airship fleet. The ASM is tasked with ensuring we have safe-to-operate aircraft safe personnel and safe processes. The ASM reports to the Senior Director Program Management Quality and Safety. The ASM coordinates with contracted Aviation Safety Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to deliver comprehensive and effective Aviation Safety results.
Responsibilities
- Safety Management System (SMS) Leadership
- Own maintain and continuously improve the companys SMS and annual safety plan acting on behalf of the AE.
- Publish the companys safety policy defining accountabilities and championing a non-punitive just culture.
- Provide routine safety performance briefings directly to the AE and Senior Director.
- Embed deliberate and time-critical risk assessment methodologies into all daily operations maintenance and training activities.
- Lead training on core risk management tools including CRM ORM THA and incident investigation/causal analysis methods.
- Maintain the master library of program risk assessments and brief leadership on key findings and trends.
- Manage the end-to-end hazard reporting system ensuring risks are classified assigned ownership and corrective actions are verified for effectiveness.
- Maintain drill and continuously improve the Pre-Incident and Emergency Response Plan (ERP) coordinating with first responders and airports.
- Serve as the lead coordinator for incident investigations managing evidence causal analysis and the development of corrective actions.
- Issue interim safety alerts and ensure timely accurate reporting of incidents to the safety database and regulatory bodies.
- Execute a layered safety assurance program including self-assessments and independent audits to verify the effectiveness of risk controls.
- Develop and own all safety performance metrics and chair the monthly Safety Review Board to analyze trends and drive action.
- Chair the LTA Human Factors Council (HFC) and advise the AE on aircrew flight readiness status.
- Develop and deliver recurrent aviation safety training including CRM ORM human factors and safety leadership briefings.
- Drive a positive aviation safety culture through targeted safety campaigns and recognition of positive reporting behaviors.
Operational Risk Management (ORM)
Hazard Identification & Incident Investigation
Safety Assurance & Performance Monitoring
Safety Promotion & Culture
Qualifications
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in aviation safety operations or maintenance preferably with large complex aircraft.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in a dedicated safety or incident investigation leadership role.
- Demonstrated experience implementing and managing a SMS and use of aviation industry best practices and CRM / ORM tools.
- Exceptional communication and facilitation skills with experience briefing executive leadership and regulatory agencies.
- Proficiency with safety management and maintenance data systems with strong analytical and reporting skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience as an Aviation Safety Manager in a military or civil aviation environment (airship rotorcraft or large aircraft operations is highly desirable).
- Formal training in aircraft incident/accident investigation (e.g. NTSB USC) and experience leading multidisciplinary investigation teams.
- Experience designing and drilling emergency response plans in coordination with local authorities and airport officials.
- Program Ownership: Acts on behalf of the Accountable Executive to lead and implement the Aviation Safety Program and SMS.
- The authority to halt any flight or ground operation that presents an unacceptable level of risk (Stop-Work Authority).
- The authority to convene investigations issue interim safety directives and escalate risk acceptance decisions to executive leadership (Investigative & Directive Authority).
- Work primarily in a hangar and flight line environment.
- Opportunity for occasional travel.
- On-call support availability required to respond to safety events and emergencies.
Authorities
Work Conditions
What We Offer!
- Relocation assistance
- Excellent medical dental and vision insurance through a PPO plan (100% premium paid for individuals 70% for dependents)
- Company-paid life AD&D long-term disability and short-term disability insurances
- Parental leave
- Generous PTO 10 paid holidays
- 401(k) matching up to 6%
- Lunch and snacks provided every day including accommodations for all dietary restrictions
- Monthly wellness stipend
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Yearly education stipend to obtain certifications or take classes in your field
- Fun events swag and the occasional airship ride
- An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and the most talented experts from different fields
Compliance Requirements
- Criminal background check clearance
- Drug test clearance wherever applicable
$150000 - $175000 a year
The base salary range for this role is $150000 - 175000which is determined based on experience geography and qualifications. The base salary is one component of the total compensation package which includes a very competitive annual bonus 401K Match and other generous benefits. While we believe competitive compensation is a critical aspect of your decision to join us we do hope you also spend time considering why our mission and culture are right for you.
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LTA Research & Exploration welcomes all candidates to apply including those with limited experience. We understand that candidates with a growth mindset and passion for working on the next chapter in aviation advancement can outweigh experience alone. We celebrate diverse origins and journeys and understand their importance in developing new technology. Rooted in our humanitarian mission we want to serve the entire globe and have a team that represents those we wish to serve.
Lighter Than Air is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability marital status veteran status or any other discriminatory factors prohibited by law.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Construction Experience
- Food Safety Experience
- Management Experience
- Root cause Analysis
- Risk Analysis
- OSHA
- EPA
- HACCP
- Product Development
- EHS
- Manufacturing
About Company
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