Specialist - Airline Safety Management System

Frontier Airlines • Denver, CO

2d • $58,394 - $77,508 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Specialist, Safety Management System (SMS) provides oversight of Frontier’s SMS program and leads cross-functional coordination with operational departments to ensure effective implementation of SMS policies, procedures, and practices. The role also supports the Sr. Manager, SMS/IEP in interfacing with regulatory authorities.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working within a Safety Management System (SMS) framework
• Thorough understanding of 14 CFR Part 5
• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations and ICAO ISARPs
• Knowledge of Safety Management System requirements, policy/program development, risk management, safety assurance, safety reporting, and safety promotion
• Excellent writing skills, including manual writing, report writing, and correspondence with government agencies
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including strong data manipulation skills and working knowledge of lookup functions, pivot tables, and dashboard development
• Ability to deliver formal, in-person presentations to both small and large audiences, including effectively advocating for cultural and organizational change
• Flexibility and adaptability, with a willingness to take on evolving responsibilities, including tasks outside the defined scope of the role
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Aviation Safety, Aviation Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered
• 1 to 3 years’ work experience at a Part 121 air carrier preferred

Responsibilities

• Support the Safety Assurance process by coordinating cross-functional efforts across Frontier to maintain and enhance the overall SMS program (40%)
• Co-chair SMS Working Groups and regularly present findings and insights to leadership on a weekly and monthly basis (20%)
• Partner with the Sr. Manager SMS/IEP and departmental leadership to drive continuous improvement initiatives, document processes, procedures, and controls, and maintain SMS policies and manuals (10%)
• Assist in conducting Safety Risk Assessments (SRAs) and maintaining SMS data systems and databases (10%)
• Audit SMS compliance and report findings to the Sr. Manager, SMS/IEP (5%)
• Promote a strong safety culture through company-wide Safety Promotion initiatives (5%)
• Interface with the FAA regarding SMS approvals, compliance requirements, and corrective action plans (5%)
• Other Duties as assigned by the Sr. Manager, SMS/IEP (5%)

Benefits

• Flight benefits for you and your family to fly on Frontier Airlines.
• Buddy passes for your friends so they can experience what makes us so great.
• Discounts throughout the travel industry on hotels, car rentals, cruises and vacation packages.
• Discounts on cell phone plans, movie tickets, restaurants, luggage and over 2,000 other vendors.
• Enjoy a ‘Dress for your Day’ business casual environment.
• Flexible work schedules that support work/life balance.
• Total Rewards program including a competitive base salary, short term incentives, long-term incentives, paid holidays, 401(k) plan, vacation/sick time and medical/dental/vision insurance that begins the 1st of the month following your hire date.
• The HOPE League, Frontier Airlines’ non-profit organization, is dedicated to providing employees financial assistance during catastrophic hardship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree