Safety Management System Manager

About AAR Corp:AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago Illinois area AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply Integrated Solutions Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services. AARs purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The companys mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers employees partners and for : The SMS Manager is responsible for leading the implementation maintenance analysis and communication of safety data as well as the continuous improvement of the Safety Management System (SMS) at the facility. This role ensures compliance with ICAO Annex 19 FAA Part 5 and EASA regulations with a particular emphasis on effective safety communication and promotion throughout the role reports to the Accountable Executive and the VP of Corporate Safety and requires close coordination with the local GM VP of Quality and Safety Chief Inspector EHS Director and QA you will be responsible for: SMS Program ManagementMaintain and oversee the electronic safety data system (APRISe) for hazard incident and accident reporting ensuring data integrity and regulatory data integrity accessibility and compliance with regulatory process and analyze safety data to identify trends emerging risks and opportunities for dashboards statistical reports and presentations for senior management and regulatory management and quality teams with actionable safety insights and Communication & PromotionDevelop implement and continuously improve safety communication strategies to ensure all employees are informed and engaged in the data-driven safety communication and disseminate safety-related documentation including SMS bulletins maintenance alerts monthly safety reports and committee meeting safety promotion initiatives including campaigns workshops and training sessions to foster a proactive safety as the primary point of contact for safety-related communications with internal and external stakeholders including regulatory authorities and and communicate safety data to identify trends emerging risks and Identification & Risk ManagementFacilitate hazard identification risk assessment and mitigation activities in collaboration with operational investigations of safety-related incidents accidents and hazards and audit the effectiveness of corrective company safety surveys and analyze results to inform safety ComplianceEnsure SMS processes and documentation meet FAA Part 5 and EASA 145 requirements as well as ICAO Annex 19 internal and external audits providing accurate and timely data corrective actions and ensure timely closure of safety & Culture BuildingDevelop and deliver SMS-related training to staff promoting a data-literate and safety-conscious participate in management reviews of the SMS and contribute to continuous improvement SMS data training to staff and promote a data-literate safety SMS data and communicate actionable & IntegrityMaintain the confidentiality of organizational safety reporting systems and sensitive safety DutiesSupport the Continuous Improvement and Health & Safety teams as other duties as assigned by senior other duties as college diploma in a related field (e.g. safety communications aviation management) and/or equivalent work experience in safety communication safety management systems or regulatory compliance within an aviation or MRO analytical communication and interpersonal with FAA Part 5 EASA 145 and ICAO Annex 19 SMS rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary: Competitive salary and quarterly bonus packageComprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision coverage.401(k) retirement plan with company matchGenerous paid time off programProfessional development and career advancement opportunitiesAAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process please advise Human Resources.