Safety Management Systems (SMS) Manager

Cape Air • Barnstable, MA

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About The Position

The SMS Manager is responsible for the development, coordination, and continuous improvement of the company's Safety Management System (SMS). This role includes managing the Safety Risk Management (SRM) Process, supporting Safety Assurance Programs, and promoting safety across the organization.

Requirements

• Operational experience in aviation/airline operations, safety programs, safety standards and operating practices.
• Excellent leadership skills with a minimum of 2 years of management experience.
• 5 years of aviation/airline experience or bachelor's degree in aviation with equivalent work experience.
• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate, FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate, or FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate.
• Knowledge and experience of safety data analysis programs, with the ability to interpret trends, metrics, and performance indicators.
• Self-starter, strong work ethic, able to work alone and with other professionals at any level.
• Excellent organizational, time, and task management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite products.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in aviation with equivalent work experience.
• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate, FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate, or FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve the company's SMS to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
• Regularly report SMS performance and improvement needs to the Director of Safety (DOS).
• Maintain and enhance all aspects of the SRM Process.
• Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration on SRM activities.
• Manage SMS databases, tracking systems, and records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Assist in building safety awareness and engagement across departments.
• Manage, maintain, and enhance all SMS materials, including training content and records.
• Analyze safety data through safety assurance mechanisms to enhance safety performance.
• Develop insights and outputs from performance data, supporting SMS objectives and risk assessments.
• Provide analytical support, leveraging analysis tools and other data sources to generate actionable insights and identify trends.
• Assist with internal audits and preparations for external/codeshare audits.
• Assist the DOS and respective teams on accident/incident investigations.
• Assist with developing and executing Emergency Response activities.
• Work on special teams as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Air Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree