Safety & Compliance Manager

Kenmore Air Harbor • Kenmore, WA

13h • $65,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Safety & Compliance Manager provides leadership, oversight, and administration of the company’s Safety Management System (SMS), ensuring compliance with regulatory and company policy requirements. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Manager serves as the principal advisor on safety matters and works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to improve organizational safety performance.

The role oversees SMS implementation and continuous improvement, safety risk management, investigations, safety data analysis, employee training and safety-culture promotion, regulatory awareness, stakeholder collaboration, safety documentation and reporting, Safety Committee leadership, and compliance tracking for programs such as drug testing, forklift training, and HAZMAT training.

The position is mainly office-based, with occasional visits to observe airline operations. During the in-season period from April through September, irregular hours—including evenings, weekends, and holidays—may be needed to respond to operational requirements. The salary range is $65,000–$85,000, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

• At least two years of aviation-related safety-specific work experience.
• Deep understanding of aviation safety principles, risk management, and Safety Management Systems (SMS).
• In-depth knowledge of relevant aviation regulatory requirements and the ability to interpret and apply them.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for reporting findings, providing training, and collaborating with different groups.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels and with different personalities.
• Highly collaborative, with the ability to build partnerships.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, or equivalent, in aviation safety or a closely related field of study.
• Experience working in highly regulated operational environments, such as those governed by FAA and DOT requirements.

Responsibilities

• Implement and continuously improve the organization’s Safety Management System (SMS), aligning it with the company’s mission and values.
• Conduct regular safety risk management to identify hazards proactively and reduce risk.
• Lead safety investigations, identify root causes, and develop hazard mitigation strategies.
• Analyze safety data to identify undesirable trends and help implement improvements; develop forward-thinking processes and tools for predictive analysis.
• Assist in developing and managing safety training programs for employees and promote a positive safety culture.
• Monitor aviation safety regulations, standards, and trends, including FAA, DOT, and OSHA requirements, and apply relevant updates to company programs and procedures.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, community and industry operators, operational staff, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain and update safety policies, procedures, and other documentation; prepare regular reports on SMS performance for management.
• Lead the Safety Committee, including planning, communications, meetings, and reporting; ensure safety-assurance information is captured, used, and communicated.
• Oversee compliance tracking for programs such as drug testing, forklift training, and HAZMAT training.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Space-available flight benefits on Kenmore Air and more than 50 partner airlines, including Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed