Aviation Safety Analyst

General Dynamics • Dulles, VA

287d

About The Position

General Dynamics is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies. With over 100,000 employees in 71 countries, we operate globally through four business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Marine Systems, and Technologies. As a Corporate Headquarters employee, working in Sterling, Virginia, you will gain a broad understanding of the General Dynamics portfolio; work with accomplished professionals; and grow your career while your leadership invests in your continued professional success. General Dynamics is committed to helping our employees and their families lead healthy, productive lives. General Dynamics offers a wide array of plans in its flexible benefits program with options to help our employees succeed at work and at home.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent years of relevant experience.
• 1-2 years of professional experience working in corporate aviation.
• Computer competency skills as all department functions are electronic in nature.
• Ability to work independently and use independent discretion and judgment.
• Familiarity with safety analysis, trending and risk assessment.
• Ability to use sound judgment in analyzing reports, assessing risks and making recommendations.
• High degree of personal and professional integrity with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Detail oriented characteristics with an ability to prioritize multiple objectives in a dynamic environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Technical computer expertise and proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to interact in a tactful manner with people at varying levels of authority.
• Ability to read and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations.
• Must live within a reasonable, commutable driving distance from the Flight Operations in Sterling, Virginia.
• Willingness to work at the General Dynamics' Corporate Headquarters' Flight Operations facility Monday through Friday and as needed weekends, evenings and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Aerospace or similar with an area of concentration in Aviation Safety.
• Professional training and/or education in safety or investigation fundamentals.
• Preference given to candidates with prior aircraft dispatch experience.
• Operational Experience within Aviation Safety, Flight Operations, or equivalent transportation industry.
• Professional experience and/or education in aviation safety.
• Demonstrated public speaking and presentation skills.
• Preference will be given to individuals with a pilots license or A&P license, or any experience training for these certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director, Flight Operations and Chief Pilot in the execution of the comprehensive Safety Program.
• Review, evaluate and process safety reports, analyze data, assess risks and make recommendations on how to minimize the risks involved in flight, dispatch, and maintenance operations.
• Serve as an assistant to dispatch in the scheduling of regular flight activities.
• Report to the Chief Pilot and provide safety data directly to the Director of Flight Operations.
• Utilize advanced safety database software to evaluate, analyze and process safety reports.
• Act as Gatekeeper to the department Flight Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA) program.
• Investigate issues raised in each safety report and FOQA report.
• Catalogue safety data into Safety Performance Indicators (SPI) tracking.
• Determine root causes and proper mitigations to reduce risk.
• Work with the Chief Pilot and other department managers regarding changes to policy, training, procedures and/or practices to enhance safety.
• Participate in or conduct research into irregular events occurring during flight operations.
• Research and analyze trend data in the Safety Program and other industry data.
• Track safety recommendations and corrective actions to ensure that follow-up actions have been taken that are effective.
• Contribute to the production of Safety Alerts and Read Files.
• Act as an information conduit to bring safety of flight issues to the attention of the Director.
• Supervise external safety audits and culture surveys.
• Book travel arrangements for flight crews headed to training activities.
• Assist the dispatch office as a backup with trip scheduling and record keeping.
• Additional duties may be assigned on an as needed basis, to enhance efficiency of operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree