Director of Safety and Compliance BH

Air Methods•Kahului, HI

About The Position

The Director of Safety and Compliance manages safety programs under Part 135 and Blue Hawaiian Helicopters’ Safety Management System (SMS), including safety and risk training. The role also serves as the company’s Designated Employer Representative (DER), managing the drug and alcohol testing program and acting as the primary contact for DOT and FAA matters related to that program. Duties may overlap according to departmental operational needs. The position provides direction on FAA Part 5 and operational safety requirements; maintains SMS documentation and records; manages root cause analysis (RCA), safety risk management (SRM), and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes; supports safety officers; and leads emergency response drills and safety meetings. It also oversees regulatory compliance, including applicable FAA, DOT, state, federal, EPA, OSHA, HIOSH, and DOT-A requirements. The Director directly supervises Safety Officers and company regulatory training, with responsibilities that include hiring, training, directing work, evaluating performance, and resolving complaints and problems. The role requires regular attendance and involves 40% travel.

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 company operational manuals.
Working knowledge of helicopter tour operations and maintenance.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate at all levels.
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 are required.
Ability to perform the essential functions satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
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 Safety Management System documentation and records.
Ensure compliance with FAA bridging documents and continuing operational safety requirements.
Manage company Root Cause Analysis and Safety Risk Management efforts.
Manage and facilitate corporate RCA activity, including review board meetings and tracking recommendations through the CAPA process.
Develop and manage safety and risk training.
Ensure base safety officers support, train, and audit company safety programs, policies, procedures, and systems designed to mitigate safety incidents and accidents.
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.
Assist in evaluating field operations and corporate support functions’ business processes and initiatives to ensure effective safety practices.
Manage the company DOT Drug and Alcohol testing program as the acting DER and serve as a subject matter expert on related compliance matters.
Perform required drug and alcohol program reporting, documentation, tracking, and implementation to maintain compliance with applicable FAA and DOT regulations.
Ensure compliance with other regulatory requirements, including EPA, OSHA, HIOSH, and DOT-A requirements.
Directly supervise Safety Officers and company regulatory training, including hiring, training, assigning and directing work, performance appraisals, employee rewards and discipline, and handling complaints and problems.
Maintain regular scheduled attendance and travel as required; the posting indicates 40% travel.
Perform other duties as assigned.