Manager, Safety & Regulatory Compliance

Port Authority of NY & NJ•New York, NY

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Aviation Department of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is seeking a Manager, Safety & Regulatory Compliance with extensive knowledge of and experience with Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 139. Reporting to the Assistant Director, Aviation Department, this role leads the division in Aviation Operations and is responsible for delivering regulatory, airport certification, safety, and emergency management functions across the Port Authority’s five airports: JFK, LGA, EWR, SWF, and TEB. The role’s areas of responsibility include Airport Certification & Safety, Emergency Preparedness, and Safety Management Systems (SMS). The manager oversees certification and safety experts, manages projects and audits, supports SMS implementation, and coordinates training and compliance programs. The position may require reporting to the Port Authority Agency EOC in Jersey City, NJ, and working emergencies or weather-related events outside normal hours, including nighttime 12-hour shifts, as needed.

Requirements

Valid state-issued driver’s license.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Aviation Management or a related field.
At least five years of relevant regulatory and airport operational experience or Part 139 operations at a commercial service airport.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Aviation Management or a related field.
Industry background and certification in one or more of the following: Private Pilot Certificate; air traffic control license; Federal Aviation Part 139 certification; AAAE Certification in Operations and Security; AAAE Certified Member (CM) Program or Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) Program; or National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification.
Demonstrated leadership capability, including the ability to manage, develop, and motivate staff.
Experience in the aviation industry, preferably airport or airline operations and safety related to Part 139.
Experience developing methods to meet regulations given cost and resource constraints.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain plans with airport operations, maintenance, wildlife, and Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) staff to support successful annual Part 139 airport certification inspections and meet FAR Part 139 requirements.
Manage individual unit projects, including supporting the Aviation SMS Manager with implementation of SMS and achievement of project goals.
Manage audits of airport day-to-day activities for compliance with Part 139 requirements, the Airport Certification Manual (ACM), and FAA Advisory Circulars.
Review and analyze the airport self-inspection program, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
Manage the Airport Rules and Regulations program, including coordinating updates and changes.
Represent the organization at industry meetings in areas of expertise and work to influence national standards in alignment with Port Authority experience and airport needs.
Oversee Part 139 training, including ARFF, wildlife, and driver training records management.
Review and analyze annual certification inspection results and develop immediate remediation and continuous-improvement plans.
Manage the performance and output of a team of certification and safety experts to meet stakeholder needs.
Schedule, set agendas for, and facilitate the quarterly Director’s Operations and Maintenance Roundtable.
Report to the Port Authority Agency EOC in Jersey City, NJ, and/or participate virtually, to support emergencies and weather-related events outside normal working hours, including nighttime 12-hour shifts as needed.