Director of Safety

Omni Air International•Tulsa, OK

45d

About The Position

The Director of Safety is administratively and operationally accountable to the President. The Director of Safety is the equivalent position to the Director of Safety as required by 14 CFR § 119.65 (1) and is the equivalent position to the Aircraft Operator Security Coordinator as required by 49 CFR § 1544.215(a).

Requirements

Serve as integral member of Omni's certificate management team and is required to meet the qualification standards of 14 CFR § 119.65
Must interact with line flight crew, maintenance engineers, cabin crew, and other general managers and department heads throughout company to encourage and achieve integration of all activities regardless of an individual's status and job
Possess highest degree of integrity
Broad aviation/technical education
Sound knowledge of commercial operations
Excellent interpersonal skills, professionalism, and ability to communicate effectively, written and oral
Computer literacy
The ability to communicate at all levels, both inside and outside the company
Organizational ability
The capability of working independently (at times under pressure)
Good analytical skills
Demonstrated leadership and authoritative approach
Worthy of commanding respect among peers and management officials
Possess valid passport
Must be able to pass a 10-year Background/Criminal check and pre-employment drug screen
FAA commercial pilot or airline transport pilot certificate
FAA mechanics certificate
FAA aircraft dispatcher certificate
Three years' experience in a supervisory position with a 14 CFR Part 121 or a scheduled 14 CFR Part 135 air carrier
Three years' experience in a supervisory position with a U.S. Government department, board, or agency that deals directly with aviation matters
College Degree, preferably in aviation, safety and/or security.
Ability to handle numerous activities at once and complete in a timely manner
Work with limited supervision and possess an impeccable attention to detail, excellent customer service and organizational skills required
Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gathering and analyzing information skillfully with significant detail
Ability to organize and prioritize work schedules of others on long-term basis
Ability to make decisions which have significant impact on the department's credibility, operations, and services
Ability to compose letters, outlines, memoranda, and basic reports

Responsibilities

Ensure that Safety and Security is performed in an efficient, productive manner.
Maintain the highest level of safety in the public interest during the conduct of all activities.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and conformity to all standards during the conduct of all activities.
Directly supervise the Assistant Director of Safety, the Safety Coordinator, Publications Coordinator, and the Administrative Assistant.
Review recommendations for updates to the Safety Policy and Safety Objectives on an annual basis prior to approval by the President.
Ensure the Accountable Executive reviews the Safety Policy at least once each 24 calendar months.
Monitor and ensure that all operations are conducted in compliance with governmental regulations of the states in which operations are conducted, especially those relating to safety and security.
Ensure the allocation of necessary resources to ensure the successful maintenance of the SMS.
Maintain a sound, trustworthy relationship and close liaison with domestic and international regulatory authorities, industry safety and security organizations and associations, manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors.
Ensure the quality and content of the Safety Management Manual (SMM) and the Corporate Security Manual (CSM).
Conduct an annual review of the Safety Management Manual (SMM) and Corporate Security Manual during each calendar year.
Evaluate the effectiveness of program controls.
Ensure that the Safety Management System (SMS) is properly maintained in all areas of the Company.
Monitor and assure that all departments are compliant with all governmental regulations, with an added emphasis on those relating to safety.
Develop, publish, train, drill, exercise and validate the Aviation Disaster Response Plan on behalf of the President.
Represent the Company as the National Air Carrier Association Safety and Security Council member.
Provide affirmative Leadership by example and assuring that direct reports are held accountable for doing the same.
Ensure that personnel within the office of the Director of Safety maintain competence on the basis of conducted education and training and, if applicable, continue to satisfy technical competency requirements.
Monitor industry safety and security concerns which may have an impact on operations.
Ensure that positions within the office of the Director of Safety are filled on the basis of appropriate knowledge, skills, training and experience appropriate to the position.
Ensure operations are conducted in accordance with the conditions and restrictions of the air operator certificate and in compliance with the applicable regulations and standards.
Ensure the necessary SMS and Security program elements have been developed properly integrated and coordinated throughout the Company.
Ensure all SMS and Security program elements provide for a timely and free flow of safety-related information.