Safety Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 4 years of experience in a role focused on inflight systems administration, safety management systems (SMS), regulatory compliance, or related inflight operations that ensured regulatory compliance (or combination thereof).
• Bachelor’s degree or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal guidance, manage multiple complex projects, and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present data-driven insights, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to complete Horizon Air’s initial training/IOE, hold an FAA flight attendant certificate, fly as a working crewmember as needed, and remain qualified through recurrent training.
• Operational flexibility, including the ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and fly as a working crew member as needed.
• Possess a current passport with unlimited access into and out of the United States, or obtain a current passport prior to the first day of class.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum age of 21 and willing to serve alcohol.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and enter/exit the US & Canada.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with event investigations and root cause analysis.
• Functional knowledge of inflight policy and procedure.
• Knowledge of FAA regulatory oversight processes.
• Experience administering or managing Inflight systems (e.g., Comply365, LMS, or similar platforms).
• Knowledge of SMS processes.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze operational data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert in Inflight systems, safety management, safety risk assessments and regulatory compliance to support operational excellence and ensure adherence to FAA and company standards.
• With minimal direction from leadership, exercise considerable judgment to make decisions in cross-functional projects and safety programs to ensure alignment with operational goals and regulatory expectations.
• Make recommendations to improve inflight policies and procedures by analyzing safety trends, operational data, and compliance findings.
• Administer the execution of inflight audits and regulatory recordkeeping across systems such as CrewQual, AIMS, HIPPO, FLICA, and APIS to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Guide and influence others by leading safety working groups and participating in hiring processes to promote a culture of safety and operational integrity.
• Apply deep knowledge in Safety Management Systems (SMS) and Inflight systems (ex., Comply365) to administer reporting platforms, manage workflows, and ensure accurate data collection and documentation.
• Represent the Inflight team during Company review meetings (ex., Event Review Committee) and by leading the DAG and SRB meetings.
• Influence cross-functionally and build relationships with senior leaders and external vendors to support the implementation of new inflight systems and safety initiatives.
• Participate in the Duty Officer program and fly as a working crew member as needed to maintain operational readiness.

Benefits

• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air
• Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
• Generous 401k match program
• Quarterly and annual bonus plans
• Generous holiday and paid time off