Aviation Safety Specialist

KBH Industrial•Arkansas, AR

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

KBH Industrial is a trusted resource for utilities and channel partners across the energy and industrial sectors, providing project management, project controls, senior consulting, and specialized technical support. Founded on the principle of people-first, honesty, collaboration and safety, KBH places skilled professionals in critical individual roles, working side by side with client teams to deliver deep expertise and dependable results. This role is open across three levels. Travel Requirement: 50–75% (varies by level) The Aviation Safety Specialist series provides aviation safety and oversight in support of capital projects. These roles ensure compliance with FAA regulations, company safety standards, and operational excellence across all aviation assets and activities, including helicopters, drones (UAS), fixed-wing aircraft, and emerging aviation technologies. Specialists work across field operations and office-based safety governance, supporting the Safety Management System (SMS), regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. These positions would primarily support operations in Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi.

Requirements

Entry-to-mid-level professionals transitioning from construction, military, or general safety backgrounds.
Strong fundamentals but limited aviation-specific experience.
Proven aviation safety experience.
Ready for independent oversight and technical leadership.
Extensive aviation experience and demonstrated expertise in safety governance.
Regulatory interaction experience or prior leadership roles.

Nice To Haves

FAA regulations compliance
Company safety standards adherence
Operational excellence across all aviation assets and activities
Support for Safety Management System (SMS)
Support for regulatory compliance
Support for continuous improvement
Support for operations in Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi
Emerging aviation technologies knowledge

Responsibilities

Conduct supervised field observations of aviation activities (helicopters, UAS, fixed-wing, vegetation management)
Monitor contractor personnel for qualifications, equipment readiness, and safety briefing adherence
Document operational activities, deviations, and potential hazards in real-time
Provide basic corrective feedback when non-conformance is observed
Support landing zone (LZ) setup, congested area plan (CAP) verification, and site readiness assessments
Assist with pre-flight inspections, equipment checks, and operational readiness verification
Conduct independent field observations and real-time safety assessments of all aviation activities (helicopters, UAS, fixed-wing, vegetation management, emerging technologies)
Perform pre-rigging inspections, fuel checks, and equipment readiness assessments
Verify landing zone (LZ) layout, congested area plans (CAPs), and site readiness independently
Provide technical guidance and corrective feedback to contractors and operational teams
Validate mission planning, load calculations, and operational risk assessments
Conduct tailboard safety briefings and verify crew understanding of safety protocols
Support helicopter fueling operations and ground coordination oversight
Conduct independent, comprehensive field assessments of all aviation operations
Serve as technical authority for complex or high-risk aviation activities
Perform advanced pre-rigging inspections, equipment evaluations, and operational readiness assessments
Validate mission planning, load calculations, and operational risk assessments for complex projects
Conduct independent safety audits and compliance assessments
Provide expert guidance on emerging aviation technologies (UAS, Airsaw, vegetation management, etc.)
Verify standardization across all aviation operations and contractor activities