Safety Management System (SMS) Safety Specialist

PSA Airlines•Charlotte, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Overview Let your career take off with PSA Airlines About PSA PSA Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and professional development. We value teamwork, diversity, and inclusivity and strive to create a safe, respectful, and happy work environment for our more than 4,000 employees. Our company culture, known as The PSA Way, is our foundation for operation and fosters stability, growth and a focus on the future while always placing safety at the forefront of everything we do. We are driven in our goals and achievements, eager to be better. We are reliable to one another and accountable for our actions. And we are caring in our daily interactions, with teammates, colleagues, and customers. Join our team to enjoy comprehensive benefits, including travel privileges on the American Airlines global network, so you can explore new destinations and create unforgettable memories with family and friends. Benefits PSA offers the benefits you expect from a company focused on excellence. All eligible team members enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including: Travel privileges on the American Airlines global network A generous vacation plan designed to let you enjoy your travel perks 401(k) with company match American Airlines Group (AAG) profit-sharing and bonus opportunities A choice of three health plan options, all with nationwide coverage with the UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus network Premium dental coverage Vision plan options provided, including a plan that covers both glasses and contacts every year Benefits navigation services, including finding a doctor, scheduling an appointment, understanding your medical bills, and free second opinion services Access to 24-hour virtual urgent care services Family planning and fertility treatment LGBTQ+ friendly services including gender affirming care, assistance finding knowledgeable providers, and family planning Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, and supplemental life insurance options for spouses and dependent children Flexible Spending Accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care services Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program providing a range of services, including 5 free in-person sessions with a health care professional Responsibilities Position Summary The Safety Management System (SMS) Specialist assists the Manager of SMS in the day-to-day management and facilitation of the advancement of the PSA SMS. This position will interact with company managers, executive leadership, industry cohorts and regulatory officials. The successful SMS Specialist will be a team player possessing excellent communication and organizational skills.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office.
Ability to speak/read/write in English
If hired, must be able to demonstrate that you are authorized to work in the U.S

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in aviation or aviation safety
1 year of SMS related experience and regulatory compliance experience
Airmen licenses

Responsibilities

Assist in the maintenance of PSA's Safety Management System (SMS) Program
Interface with executive leadership to continuously improve SMS processes and safety policy around the SMS program
Promotes the SMS throughout the Company.
Initiates and attends Safety Action Group (SAG) meetings as appropriate
Facilitate the drafting and finalization of all SMS Risk Assessments and Change Management forms
Responsible for input of SMS documentation into WBAT, K2 and Intelex.
Monitors the effective implementation of policies, procedures and programs through the Safety Assurance Process.
Develop and issue relevant SMS communication throughout the company
Prepare and deliver SMS training to company employees as needed.
Maintain all SMS Training Records.
Maintain positive and proactive relations with employees, company managers, executive leadership, industry cohorts and regulatory officials
Assist with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) and ensure compliance with all SMS related ISARPS
Work with and provide input into the Internal Evaluation Program (IEP).
Assist in coordinating the operational safety of PSA Airlines
Support the company accident/incident and injury-reduction efforts by developing proactive and educational safety programs, sharing safety data and trends to reduce the frequency and severity of mishaps.
Chairs the PSA Airlines Safety Committee.
Assist with Safety Policies and Procedures Manual (SPPM)
Oversee all updates, edits to the manual and coordinate with Technical Publications as necessary
Create a monthly SMS newsletter for Corporate Management employees to disseminate relevant safety and SMS information throughout the company.
Create a quarterly newsletter containing relevant safety and SMS information for dissemination throughout the company
Assist with annual review of the SMS to evaluate the effectiveness of the system with all working groups.
Prepare and distribute reports to federal, state and local safety authorities as .
Communicate safety programs, policies and procedures to management and employee groups
Responsible for the Company's Security and Safety Management System (SMS) and associated Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs.
Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

Travel privileges on the American Airlines global network
A generous vacation plan designed to let you enjoy your travel perks
401(k) with company match
American Airlines Group (AAG) profit-sharing and bonus opportunities
A choice of three health plan options, all with nationwide coverage with the UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus network
Premium dental coverage
Vision plan options provided, including a plan that covers both glasses and contacts every year
Benefits navigation services, including finding a doctor, scheduling an appointment, understanding your medical bills, and free second opinion services
Access to 24-hour virtual urgent care services
Family planning and fertility treatment
LGBTQ+ friendly services including gender affirming care, assistance finding knowledgeable providers, and family planning
Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, and supplemental life insurance options for spouses and dependent children
Flexible Spending Accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care services
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program providing a range of services, including 5 free in-person sessions with a health care professional