Director of Safety and Compliance BH
About The Position
The Director of Safety and Compliance manages safety programs under Part 135 and Blue Hawaiian Helicopters’ Safety Management System (SMS), including associated documentation, records, training, and risk-management activities. The role serves as the company’s Designated Employer Representative (DER) and leads the drug and alcohol testing program, acting as the primary contact for DOT and FAA matters related to its compliance and administration. The position also ensures compliance with applicable FAA, DOT, EPA, OSHA, HIOSH, and other regulatory requirements. The Director leads and advises on safety requirements, root cause analysis (RCA), safety risk management (SRM), corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), emergency response drills, and safety reporting. The role works with company leadership and base safety officers to develop and implement safety practices, training, audits, and procedures. It directly supervises Safety Officers and company regulatory training, including employee selection, training, work direction, performance management, and resolution of complaints and problems. This position requires regular attendance and approximately 40% travel. Duties and assignments may overlap according to departmental operational needs; other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and ten or more years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Familiarity with FAA regulations, the DER Program, and the company’s Operational Manuals.
- Working knowledge of helicopter tour operations and maintenance.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate at all levels.
- Strong critical-thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to multitask efficiently, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions consistent with the essential job functions.
- Ability to build partnerships with related departments or functions to improve efficiency and execution.
- Ability to contribute to sustained business growth through leadership and functional expertise.
- Ability to initiate, lead, and evaluate implementation of functional programs across major business areas.
- Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Database management skills.
- Regular scheduled attendance.
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of aviation safety experience within air tour operations.
- Degree in Safety and/or formalized safety training.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or International Society of Safety Professionals (ISSP) certification, or Designated Employer Representative Level II (DER II).
Responsibilities
- Provide direction and consultation on FAA Part 5 certificate and operational safety requirements.
- Maintain SMS documentation and records, and ensure compliance with FAA bridging documents and continuing operational safety.
- Manage company root cause analysis and safety risk management efforts, facilitate corporate RCA activity and review board meetings, and track recommendations through the CAPA process.
- Develop and manage safety and risk training; ensure base safety officers support, train, and audit safety programs, policies, procedures, and systems.
- Create and lead quarterly Emergency Response Plan and Send Word Now drills.
- Train management on safety risk management and safety assurance policies and procedures.
- Lead weekly safety meetings with the President, DOO, and DOM; provide weekly safety report updates and promote a positive reporting culture.
- Evaluate field operations and corporate support functions’ business processes and initiatives to ensure effective safety practices.
- Manage the DOT drug and alcohol testing program as the acting DER and stay current on applicable DOT, state, and federal requirements.
- Complete reporting, documentation, tracking, and program implementation tasks needed to maintain compliance with FAA and DOT drug and alcohol testing and reporting regulations.
- Ensure compliance with other regulatory requirements, including EPA, OSHA, HIOSH, and DOT-A requirements.
- Directly supervise Safety Officers and company regulatory training, including interviewing, selecting, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
- Maintain regular scheduled attendance and travel as required; the posting indicates 40% travel.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
