Head of Safety

Joby Aviation • Santa Cruz, CA

14h • $170,300 - $290,000

About The Position

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly motivated Head of Safety to lead a team of dedicated health and safety professionals, in addition to planning, developing, implementing, and coordinating company-wide safety programs and policies in accordance with pertinent regulations and policies with a primary focus on aviation and manufacturing. Oversight and maintenance of an enterprise-wide Safety Management System will be a core responsibility, along with oversight of safety programs in manufacturing, air operations, flight test, and research and development. The most important traits at Joby are a positive attitude, a hard-work ethic, the ability to self-manage, and to learn new skills. Forward-thinking and adaptability are highly regarded as well. The Joby Aviation team is made up of extremely talented, hardworking, proactive, and hands-on individuals, operating in a very fast-paced and rewarding environment. We are looking to expand this team with like-minded individuals looking to make a mark in the transportation industry.

Requirements

• 10+ years of safety experience, 5+ years of experience in a leadership role
• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in systems engineering, system safety, aeronautical engineering, aeronautical technology, or a related field
• Extensive knowledge of aviation safety standards, safe operating practices, emergency response procedures, and FAA regulations
• Operational leadership with the ability to perform in a demanding environment with rapidly changing priorities
• Ability to identify safety hazards and promote the reduction and elimination of hazardous and potentially hazardous conditions
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills are an absolute must
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal to no oversight
• Ability to be flexible, work under pressure, multitask, and make critical decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to be available 24/7 as needed

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in safety at an aircraft manufacturer
• 10+ years aeronautical engineering, systems safety or systems engineering experience preferred
• Experience with managing Safety Management Systems (SMS)
• System safety, aircraft certification, flight test or other aviation engineering practical experience.
• Pilot’s license and/or A&P
• Basic knowledge of OSHA requirements
• Experience with emergency response and management

Responsibilities

• Act as Joby’s chief safety champion – model and promote an organizational culture that fosters safety practices through effective leadership
• Manage an enterprise-wide safety management system (SMS), including management of the FAA Part 135, Part 145, Part 141, and OEM SMS programs under the FAA Part 5 SMS program.
• Particulate regularly in technical safety reviews, flight readiness reviews and safety review boards, providing technical safety perspective and insights.
• Lead the development and standardization of procedures, risk assessments, proactive safety reporting, and emergency response, involving air operations, flight test, research and development, manufacturing, and other areas across the company,
• Present Joby's safety posture and current status to the Executive Leadership and Board of Directors on a regular basis.
• Interface with company leadership, employees, contractors, FAA, OSHA, and other regulators to ensure a safe, compliant, and successful experience for everyone at Joby
• Build strong working relationships across the Joby organization to reinforce a strong safety and compliance culture
• Oversee cross-functional and volunteer teams, including safety team, first responders, incident review board, and others as required
• Develop and oversee occupational health programs
• Recommend, develop and implement appropriate safety training opportunities for personnel
• Lead a team that provides written and oral safety communication to the company, including safety surveys, newsletters, and overall safety promotion.
• Ensure compliance with safety and security standards and internal processes and procedures
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

• Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.
• Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees