Manager of Flight Safety

Regional Ambulance Services•Reno, NV

About The Position

This position is responsible for the development and ongoing maintenance of a comprehensive flight safety program that includes participation from aviation, maintenance, medical staff members, and communication specialists. Within this general framework, this position is accountable for the following functions: Develop and maintain safety-related education for Care Flight staff. Develops maintenance & maintains safety-related outreach training for customers / partners across Care Flight’s service region. Maintains currency on industry trends in aviation safety management and accident prevention. Manages employees as assigned. Development and promotion of effective Safety Management System (SMS) for Care Flight ground and air operations. Develops and maintains safety incident reporting and data processing through safety reporting software program or similar programs. Responsible for timely assignment, investigating, contributing, and appropriate loop closure of submitted Reporting Forms in safety reporting software. Develops benchmark standards for tracking and reporting of safety program outcomes and achievements. Provides presentations at staff meetings and New Employee Orientation (NEO). Develop safety-related strategies, measurable benchmarks, and regular communications with Base Safety Representatives (BSRs). Conducts root cause analysis of all reported safety occurrences (operational, aviation, clinical) and assists management in action plan development for education safety concern resolution. Conducts safety audits of Care Flight operations to ensure compliance with CAMTS and other agency requirements. Maintains currency of all CAMTS safety-related policies and procedures. Regularly reports identified trends, data, and corrective actions to the Executive Director of Care Flight. Makes sound decisions based upon the STAR CARE decision model. Chairs the Care Flight Safety Committee and is responsible for assigning tasks, maintaining follow-up, and facilitating loop closure on safety-related items moved through the committee. Maintain Injury & Illness Prevention Plan and Workplace Violence Prevention Plan in accordance with Nevada and CalOSHA requirements. Initial and annual training and record keeping related to Exposure Control and Respiratory Protection Plan in accordance with Nevada and CalOSHA regulations for Aerosol Transmittable Diseases (ATD). Provides quarterly reporting to REMSA / Care Flight CQI Steering Committee and Care Flight Management to assist in accomplishment of organizational goals. Mains a close relationship with Air Methods and Life Flight Networks’ Regional Safety Officer and Program Aviation Manager on safety issues and crew resource management programs. Coordinates communication between vendors, base safety representatives, and Care Flight medical staff relating to safety issues and education. Mains a professional, collaborative relationship with Care Flight & REMSA staff and management. Conducts and coordinates audits, PAIP training drills, and outreach safety education to REMSA-Care Flight employees, partnering agencies, hospital staff, and citizens groups. Pursues continued education related to accountabilities. Responsible for maintaining and keeping current the Care Flight Post Accident Incident Plan (PAIP) manual. Responsible for maintaining and updating the Care Flight Safety Training Manual. Accepts other duties as assigned to promote goals and objectives of Care Flight department. Functions as part of the Care Flight management team and attends regular Care Flight management meetings. Consults and coordinates with other safety professionals within the organization to ensure cohesive and consistent safety policies and procedures. In coordination with other members of the Care Flight management team, supports a positive team environment, where employees are proud of being a member and are supportive of one another through open communication, standards and recognition. Supports the company’s Leadership Code of Conduct through one’s own actions and encourages the same from peers. Able to travel and work outside of regular schedule to facilitate the goals of the department and REMSA-Care Flight organization. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum of three (3) years HEMS or Fixed Wing flight experience within the last 4 years.
Bachelor’s degree in applicable field of study or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Formal training in safety is required.
Disciplined and mature individual possessing the ability to engage in difficult communication with Care Flight staff and management when required.
Strong motivational and leadership skills required.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills required.
Must possess an intimate knowledge of Federal, State, and local regulations pertaining to Air Medical Transport operations
Must be able to obtain a strong working knowledge of REMSA-Care Flight company policies and procedures within six (6) months of accepting position.

Nice To Haves

Prior management or supervisory experience preferred.
Prior safety experience within an EMS setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain safety-related education for Care Flight staff.
Develops maintenance & maintains safety-related outreach training for customers / partners across Care Flight’s service region.
Maintains currency on industry trends in aviation safety management and accident prevention.
Manages employees as assigned.
Development and promotion of effective Safety Management System (SMS) for Care Flight ground and air operations.
Develops and maintains safety incident reporting and data processing through safety reporting software program or similar programs.
Responsible for timely assignment, investigating, contributing, and appropriate loop closure of submitted Reporting Forms in safety reporting software.
Develops benchmark standards for tracking and reporting of safety program outcomes and achievements.
Provides presentations at staff meetings and New Employee Orientation (NEO).
Develop safety-related strategies, measurable benchmarks, and regular communications with Base Safety Representatives (BSRs).
Conducts root cause analysis of all reported safety occurrences (operational, aviation, clinical) and assists management in action plan development for education safety concern resolution.
Conducts safety audits of Care Flight operations to ensure compliance with CAMTS and other agency requirements.
Maintains currency of all CAMTS safety-related policies and procedures.
Regularly reports identified trends, data, and corrective actions to the Executive Director of Care Flight.
Makes sound decisions based upon the STAR CARE decision model.
Chairs the Care Flight Safety Committee and is responsible for assigning tasks, maintaining follow-up, and facilitating loop closure on safety-related items moved through the committee.
Maintain Injury & Illness Prevention Plan and Workplace Violence Prevention Plan in accordance with Nevada and CalOSHA requirements.
Initial and annual training and record keeping related to Exposure Control and Respiratory Protection Plan in accordance with Nevada and CalOSHA regulations for Aerosol Transmittable Diseases (ATD).
Provides quarterly reporting to REMSA / Care Flight CQI Steering Committee and Care Flight Management to assist in accomplishment of organizational goals.
Maintains a close relationship with Air Methods and Life Flight Networks’ Regional Safety Officer and Program Aviation Manager on safety issues and crew resource management programs.
Coordinates communication between vendors, base safety representatives, and Care Flight medical staff relating to safety issues and education.
Maintains a professional, collaborative relationship with Care Flight & REMSA staff and management.
Conducts and coordinates audits, PAIP training drills, and outreach safety education to REMSA-Care Flight employees, partnering agencies, hospital staff, and citizens groups.
Pursues continued education related to accountabilities.
Responsible for maintaining and keeping current the Care Flight Post Accident Incident Plan (PAIP) manual.
Responsible for maintaining and updating the Care Flight Safety Training Manual.
Accepts other duties as assigned to promote goals and objectives of Care Flight department.
Functions as part of the Care Flight management team and attends regular Care Flight management meetings.
Consults and coordinates with other safety professionals within the organization to ensure cohesive and consistent safety policies and procedures.
In coordination with other members of the Care Flight management team, supports a positive team environment, where employees are proud of being a member and are supportive of one another through open communication, standards and recognition.
Supports the company’s Leadership Code of Conduct through one’s own actions and encourages the same from peers.
Able to travel and work outside of regular schedule to facilitate the goals of the department and REMSA-Care Flight organization.
Other duties as assigned.