Aviation Safety Coordinator
About The Position
The Safety Coordinator administers and maintains KCAC Aviation’s Safety Management System (SMS) and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs across Part 135 Charter, Part 145 Maintenance, Avionics, Line Service, Parts, and administrative functions. The role promotes a proactive safety culture, supports hazard identification and risk management, and helps ensure compliance with aviation safety standards, OSHA requirements, and industry best practices. It serves as the central point of contact for safety-related matters and supports leadership in achieving KCAC’s safety goals. The position oversees safety program administration, incident investigation, risk mitigation, safety data and reporting, training and communications, program development, and regulatory coordination. It also works across departments and serves as a safety resource to managers and employees. The work combines office and operational environments, with regular interaction in hangars, ramp areas, and facilities. Occasional exposure to weather, noise, and aviation operations is noted.
Requirements
- Experience in aviation operations, maintenance, or safety programs, or experience in EHS / OSHA safety programs.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain safety issues clearly to non-technical leadership.
- Strong organization and follow-through.
- Analytical mindset and ability to identify trends and root causes.
- Ability to work independently and across departments.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in aviation operations, maintenance, or safety programs is preferred.
- Familiarity with FAA SMS principles is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Administer and maintain KCAC’s Safety Management System (SMS) program.
- Facilitate hazard identification, reporting, and risk management processes; review employee hazard reports and recommend mitigation actions.
- Monitor SMS performance, prepare safety reports and trend analyses for leadership, maintain controlled SMS documentation, and support development of safety goals and objectives.
- Oversee workplace safety programs in compliance with OSHA and company policies, and monitor facility-related safety concerns.
- Support injury reporting, workers’ compensation coordination, and incident documentation.
- Promote safe practices in hangars, ramps, and office environments.
- Lead or assist in incident and accident investigations, identify root causes and contributing factors, and develop, recommend, and track corrective actions.
- Evaluate safety risks and recommend practical mitigation strategies.
- Maintain safety reporting systems and records; analyze safety data, trends, and recurring issues; provide regular safety performance reports to leadership; and track corrective actions to completion.
- Coordinate and monitor safety training programs, ensure training content remains current and compliant, conduct safety meetings and briefings, and promote employee participation in safety reporting.
- Maintain and update SMS manuals, procedures, and documentation.
- Support Emergency Response Program development and execution.
- Coordinate with regulatory agencies, vendors, and insurance carriers, and monitor industry safety trends for their impact on KCAC operations.
- Work with Maintenance, Charter, Line Service, Avionics, Parts, and HR; serve as a safety resource to managers and employees; and start and support Safety Committee activities and reporting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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