Director, Safety

Purpose of Position

The Director, Safety implements and guides the safety program for FlightSafety employees and the incorporation of risk-based content into training programs for clients.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage company-wide workplace safety management system and associated programs and policies.
• Sets and manages strategy; guides the deployment of flight training programs.
• Oversee company safety groups to ensure effective execution of the safety program
• Safety project oversight to include project plan development and maintenance, deliverable tracking and budget (as applicable)
• Manage partner relationships to ensure maximum safety benefit is obtained
• Ensure effective safety promotion
• Identify opportunities for improvement in:
  • Flight and maintenance training for clients and customers using industry and partner data and trends
  • Environmental health and safety practices
  • Company policy
• Act as the primary point of contact for safety focused training initiatives with all aircraft manufacturers and partner companies.
• Provide recommendations regarding corporate safety objectives and trend
• Prepare and manage the safety department budget
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local law safety regulations
• Serve as the EASA Safety Manager for relevant ATOs.
• Collaborate with all departments to drive training delivery improvements, effective process and oversee implementation of best practices.
• Assess, organize, plan, and assign resources to develop and implement operating procedures.  
• Suggest improvements to existing non-training related process and solutions to improve the efficiencies of FlightSafety globally.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation or Safety Management, advanced degree preferred

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of five years of experience in a technical training, logistics, or manufacturing disciplines.
• Four (4) years’ experience in safety and operations management including root cause determination, auditing, development and implementation of corrective actions and safety performance indicators.
• Commercial or airline pilot certificate with one or more jet type rating strongly preferred
• Operational experience as a flight crewmember in a scheduled or unscheduled passenger or cargo operation preferred
• 2 years of experience as a Ground, Simulator, and/or Flight Instructor is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

•    Strong team player who can work across multiple functions and disciplines with rapidly changing priorities and a fast pace of transformation
•    Demonstrates leadership through skillful and effective written and oral communication (including strong skills with presentation tools)
•    Expertise in project management principles and their applications.
•    Expertise in principles and processes used in needs assessment, meeting quality standards, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
•    In depth knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership strategies, and coordination of people and resources.
•    Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
•    Excellent organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail.
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
•    Strong ability to build lasting relationships with various levels of internal/external management and senior leadership
•    Ability to remain calm and adapt to changes rapidly and perform in a fast-paced work environment
•    Results-oriented with high drive to achieve objectives and standards with little supervision or guidance
•    Strong knowledge of the following applications/systems:
•    Salesforce
•    FlightSafety’s billing systems/policies
•    Genesis 
•    PMIS 
•    Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and communicate. The employee may be required to stand; walk; sit. 

Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to view monitors, technical documents, and reference material. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.