Director-Air Safety

Cirrus Aircraft•Duluth, MN

4d•$152,069 - $241,157

About The Position

The Director of Air Safety will have the overall responsibility to develop and manage the Cirrus Air Safety Management System including the identification of trends, hazard mitigation procedures, and oversight of safety programs such as the Cirrus Air Safety Committee (CASC) and others as directed. This role will also work with key stakeholders to develop/enhance an Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) for internal and external voluntary reporting of potential flight safety issues. They will oversee, manage, and participate in accident investigations. They will provide Cirrus leadership team with recommendations on how to minimize the risks involved in Cirrus fleet operations to include all aspects of flight safety. They will also support Cirrus outreach and education initiatives that promote aviation safety and education.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Science or Aviation Safety, or equivalent experience.
Minimum twelve (12) years' progressive experience in aerospace manufacturing, program management, flight operations, accident investigation, or aviation safety with demonstrated ability to work across functional areas influencing behavior and culture.
Minimum of 7+ years management experience
Previous experience as a participant, or leader, of an aviation safety program
Experience with analysis of data and risk mitigation using statistical analysis, risk assessment, and systems engineering concepts
Working knowledge and understanding of aviation safety programs, including Safety Management System (SMS), Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP), and Flight Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA)
Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent written and oral communication skills
PC Skills, including MS office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
Extensive working knowledge of applicable FAA, ICAO, NTSB regulations
NFPA, NAS, and DCMA regulations
Familiarity with aircraft design, systems, aerodynamics, and operations
Demonstrated ability to work with senior executives and with senior management and technical representatives from regulatory/investigative agencies

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Engineering, Science, of Aviation Safety
Private Pilot's license or greater
Certification in Safety Management System (SMS)

Responsibilities

Strategy development for the creation of an overall aviation safety program with the ability to sell and market concepts broadly around the organization
Support Cirrus Aircraft customer and FAA/NTSB aviation safety initiatives that seek to reduce the fleet accident rate, develop action plans for customer specific safety improvement measures, and activities that reflect Cirrus' leadership in Aviation Safety
Oversight and management of aviation safety programs such as the development and implementation of a comprehensive Safety Management System; lead the Cirrus Air Safety Committee, Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP), and others as required
Oversee the Cirrus aircraft accident investigation team and coordinate with the engineering team on product integrity issues discovered during investigations or reported by customers
Perform data analysis and trending for flight hazards; work with Flight Operations staff, NTSB data, and product integrity/design to recommend safety improvements for Cirrus customers and crewmembers
Perform and coordinate incident, accident, and irregular operations event investigations; work with local and onsite entities to include the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) when required
Support Cirrus outreach and education initiatives that promote aviation safety and education, including activities such as Cirrus Aviation Road Shows, digital/social media, and FAA/EASA/Customer safety seminars
Manage staff for optimum performance; supervise and direct the activities of subordinate personnel, as well as train and ensure employee development in areas of fleet safety, flight safety, and accident investigation.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options
Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts: FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
Well-being: Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider
401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting at 1 year of service
PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year
Additional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts available
Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations