Senior Manager - Safety Management System - SGU/SLC

SkyWest Airlines•Salt Lake City, UT

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

SkyWest Airlines is a major player in the regional airline industry, operating thousands of daily flights in partnership with major carriers like Delta, United, American, and Alaska. Headquartered in St. George, Utah, SkyWest employs over 13,000 aviation professionals and boasts a fleet of nearly 450 aircraft. The company is known for its strong operational and economic performance, driven by a culture of teamwork, respect, quality, and professionalism. SkyWest offers world-class benefits, including a 401(k) match, Performance Rewards, comprehensive health care, retirement plans, and discounted travel worldwide.

Requirements

At least three years of aviation or airline experience.
Detailed understanding of aviation safety standards and safe operating practices, FARs, SkyWest Operations Specifications (Ops Specs), and SkyWest Safety Programs.
Highly proficient with the entire Microsoft Office Suite.
Proficient email internet skills.
Strong business acumen and knowledge of airline industry and internal workgroups.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and effectively manage time.
Demonstrated attention to detail.
Ability to travel up to 50% during certain months of the year for industry meetings and events.
Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
Ability to travel when required.

Nice To Haves

Airline safety management experience.
Supervisory experience.
College degree.

Responsibilities

Development, operation, and continuous improvement of the SkyWest SMS to ensure compliance with 14 CFR Part 5 and AC120-92 (current version).
Manage the SMS processes within the Safety department and monitor the Company SMS.
Oversight of the Corporate Technical Publications and Standards division of the Safety Department.
Oversight of the Internal Evaluation division of the Safety Department.
Oversight of the Safety Assurance division of the Safety Department.
Support charter operations SMS and IEP processes.
Overseeing the SMS database.
Ensuring all SMS, Corporate Technical Publications and Standards (CTPS), Internal Evaluation Program (IEP), and Safety Assurance policies, procedures, and processes (to include training programs) are implemented and performing as required.
Supervising the Manager Corporate Technical Publications and Standards, Manager Internal Evaluation Program, Lead Manager Safety Assurance, and the Coordinator SMS.
Ensuring focus audits are conducted as requested/required.
Ensuring program level evaluations are completed as scheduled.
Ensuring external evaluations [e.g., Department of Defense (DOD), IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA), partner] are coordinated through the Safety Department.
Representing SkyWest Airlines at industry SMS conferences and other events to gather and share best practices.
Maintaining the SMS database.
Ensuring safety promotion throughout SkyWest Airlines.
Developing and facilitating SMS training courses.
Maintaining oversight of the development, implementation, and revisions for SMS-related manuals, forms, training materials, and other department communication.
Maintaining SMS competencies and training.
Utilizing SMS in daily job tasks.
Acting as liaison with regulatory authorities, original equipment manufacturers, and other operationally relevant external entities for SMS-related matters.
Providing SMS and IEP support for charter operations.