Senior Safety Management System Program Advisor
About The Position
Wisk is transforming urban mobility through safe, all-electric, autonomous flight, working towards a sustainable future by solving high-impact problems. The company aims to deliver everyday flight for everyone, enabling more time for being rather than getting there. Wisk is seeking a Senior SMS Program Advisor to ensure the Safety Management System (SMS) is implemented and effective. This role is part of the Safety Management team responsible for designing, implementing, and securing FAA approval for the SMS. This is an onsite position based in the Hollister office, supporting Flight Test, Production, and R&D. The ideal candidate must be thoroughly familiar with SMS implementation and principles, possess experience in rolling out new policies and change management, and have a strong understanding of aircraft systems and certification testing processes. Wide exposure to aviation-focused Safety Management Systems, particularly in a test environment, is essential. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
Requirements
- Have a bachelor's degree or equivalent
- At least 12 years aviation experience
- 5 years experience in safety risk management
- You have worked in FAA or Military, or other regulated environments (121, 135, airport, test etc.)
- You have hands-on experience and are a thought leader in safety risk management, internal safety communications and data visualizations
- You have conducted safety investigations and retrospectives
- This role will require 10% of travel
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or aviation safety field
- Experience in a test environment
- Flight, system test, certification or production experience
Responsibilities
- Take part in FAA acceptance of the SMS for type certification
- Support conducting and coaching subject matter experts in risk or hazard assessments across a wide cross section of tasks
- Help support problem solving activities with system level risk
- Help coordinate Safety Risk Management, Assurance and Promotion
- Take part in leading and training disparate teams to ensure SMS implementation and effectiveness
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 9 off Fridays for full-time employees throughout the year
- Flexible vacation time off
- 11 company holidays
- 401(k) plan with 50% company matching vested immediately
- Commuter assistance
- Education assistance
- Free catered lunches
- Flight lessons
- Wellness allowances
- Snacks, drinks
- Employee referral bonus
- Charitable giving match
- Patent bonus program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
