Aviation Safety Manager

Calista Corporation•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

The Aviation Safety Manager assists with planning and implementing safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal requirements, including those of the Department of the Army, OSHA, and DOT. The role advises the Program Manager, Site Supervisor, and other personnel on safety compliance and prevention; develops and delivers employee safety training; maintains safety records; and conducts safety surveys, inspections, and post-accident investigations. The manager prepares findings, recommendations, and investigation reports, follows up on corrective measures, provides job hazard analyses, and ensures operational processes and procedures are followed. The position also serves as the site liaison with external regulatory agencies and vendors involved in safety and environmental programs. It supervises one site training officer and provides safety counsel and guidance to employees. Other related duties may be assigned to meet organizational needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in management, production management, aviation maintenance, professional aeronautics with technical specializations, aviation safety, or another related field.
At least 8 years of U.S. Army aviation safety experience.
Graduate of the U.S. Army Safety Officers Course.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance.
Aviation accident investigation experience.
Intermediate to advanced computer skills, specifically with Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn additional computer skills or software programs.
Ability to accurately enter data into databases.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Effective interpersonal, oral, and technical written communication skills.
Ability to use general office equipment, including fax, phone, copier, scanner, and printers.
Ability to follow processes, provide strong customer service, analyze decisions, solve problems, draw conclusions, and communicate issues to management.
Ability to learn and understand corporate policies and procedures and how they relate to organizational goals.
Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
High degree of self-motivation and ability to work independently and multitask.
Adaptability to schedule and task changes; overtime may be required.

Nice To Haves

Five years of aviation research and development experience.
OSHA #501 Certification.
Current or former U.S. Army Aviator.
DCMA INST 9210.1 experience.
AS9110 experience.
Current Secret Security Clearance.
Working knowledge of advanced software applications.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning and implementing safety policies and procedures in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal requirements, including DA, OSHA, and DOT requirements.
Advise the Program Manager, Site Supervisor, and other personnel on safety compliance concerns and preventative actions.
Plan and implement employee training in work site safety practices.
Maintain safety files and records.
Conduct safety surveys and inspections; prepare reports of findings and recommendations for corrective or preventive measures, and follow up to ensure measures are implemented.
Conduct post-accident investigations and prepare reports identifying possible root causes and hazards.
Serve as the site liaison for outside local, state, and federal regulatory agencies and vendors associated with safety and environmental programs.
Provide job hazard analyses for specific procedures.
Ensure operational processes and procedures are followed.
Supervise the site training officer (one employee) and provide counsel and guidance to employees regarding site safety.
Perform other related duties as required to meet ongoing organizational needs.