Aviation Safety SME
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Job Location:
Bethesda, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 112000 - 179000
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Responsibilities
Join Peraton in advancing the safety efficiency and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAAs Business National Airspace and Technical Computing Services (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nations skies safe and looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the worlds most vital transportation infrastructures working alongside leaders in aviation engineering data science and systems integration.
At Peraton you wont just support the mission youll define it. Be a trusted voice for safety in the nations airspace.
Peraton is seeking an Aviation Safety SME to support high-impact Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) this role you will serve as a critical link between FAA leadership aviation operators and local communities ensuring safety remains at the forefront as FAA modernization and operational initiatives move forward. You will help translate FAA safety standards into real-world practice support compliance and Safety Management System (SMS) adoption and lead meaningful engagement that strengthens trust across the aviation community.
In this position you will:
- Serve as the primary safety liaison between FAA leadership operators and aviation stakeholders.
- Act as a bridge between FAA technical teams and external partners translating safety standards into clear actionable practices.
- Support the rollout of FAA safety initiatives programs and compliance activities.
- Lead safety communications outreach and stakeholder engagement efforts.
- Gather and synthesize feedback from local operators and communities to inform FAA planning and decision-making.
- Facilitate safety briefings workshops and information sessions for diverse audiences.
- Monitor and track adoption of Safety Management System (SMS) practices.
- Support incident communications investigations and corrective action tracking.
- Ensure FAA safety policies and modernization efforts remain aligned with local operational needs.
- Prepare audit-ready safety documentation compliance reports and executive-level updates.
- Provide clear recommendations and insights to FAA leadership to support continuous safety improvement.
Why This Role Matters
This is more than a safety role its an opportunity to lead influence and make a national impact in aviation. Safety is the foundation of the National Airspace System. As an Aviation Safety SME your work directly supports the FAAs mission to keep U.S. air travel safe resilient and globally trusted. You will help ensure stakeholders are informed aligned and ready playing a vital role in safeguarding aviation operations nationwide.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship Required.
- Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
- Bachelors degree and 12 years of experience or Masters degree and 10 years or Associates degree and 14 years experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 16 years experience.
- Experiencein aviation safety stakeholder relations or program coordination.
- Strong knowledge of aviation safety standards Safety Management Systems (SMS) principles and regulations.
- Experience coordinating withfederal state or local aviation authorities.
- Experience developingcommunity engagement and outreach campaignsin aviation contexts.
- Strong understanding ofaviation safety challenges in diverse operational environments.
- Experience supportingincident response investigations or safety risk management.
- Certification in Safety Management (e.g. Certified Safety Professional CSP Certified Systems Engineering Professional CSEP with safety emphasis ASP - Associate Safety Professional SMS Safety Mgmt Specialist CHST Construction Safety).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity withFAA NextGen programs and NAS modernization efforts.
- Experience supportingFAA NextGen modernization programsor NAS-related initiatives.
- Experience supportingfederal agencies preferably FAA DOT DHS or DoD.
- Masters degree inAviation Safety Systems Engineering or Public Policy.
- Professional certifications such as AAAE Certified Member (C.M.).
- Direct experience supportingFAA safety offices airports or airline safety programs.
- Familiarity withinternational aviation safety standards(ICAO EUROCONTROL or equivalent).
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Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
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Key Skills
- Aviation Safety
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Time Management
- Risk Management
- Licensing Documentation
- Organizational Skill
- Cargo Operation Management
- Aviation Training
- Aircraft Operations
- Communication
- Legal & Compliance
- Aircraft Control System
- Aviation Management
- Strategic Thinking Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
About Company
Peraton provides innovative solutions for the most sensitive and critical programs in government today, developed and executed by scientists, engineers, and other experts.
