Aviation Safety Manager - Anchorage, Alaska
About the role
The Aviation Safety Manager at Tyonek Services Group, Inc. supports the in-house flight department, ensuring full FAA regulatory compliance and fostering a proactive safety culture.
Responsibilities
Manage all four SMS pillars (Safety Policy, Safety Risk Management, Safety Assurance, Safety Promotion) in alignment with FAA AC 120-92 and ICAO Annex 19 standards
Ensure compliance with 14 CFR Parts 91, 135, 43, and 49 CFR Part 830; serve as primary liaison with FAA CMO/FSDO
Administer the confidential safety reporting system; monitor Safety Performance Indicators and trend data
Lead Safety Risk Management analyses for new operations, routes, landing zones, and procedural changes
Conduct internal safety audits and support external audits (FAA, IS-BAO, insurance, third-party)
Lead accident/incident investigations using recognized methodologies (HFACS, BowTie, Root Cause Analysis); ensure NTSB reporting compliance
Oversee Flight Data Monitoring/FOQA programs and emergency response planning, including annual drills
Deliver safety training, meetings, newsletters, and awareness campaigns for all aviation personnel
Requirements
Expert knowledge of aviation safety science and best practices
5+ years in aviation operations with 2+ years in a dedicated safety role
Demonstrated SMS development and management experience in a Part 135/91 environment
Experience in either fixed-wing or rotary-wing operations
Proven expertise in aviation safety audits, risk management, and investigations
Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills
Bachelor's degree in Aviation Safety or related discipline
Oil and gas aviation experience, including offshore helicopter operations
FAA pilot certificate (Commercial/ATP) or A&P certificate
CSP, ARM, or equivalent safety certification; IS-BAO experience
FOQA/FDM program experience
Physical Requirements
May be required to lift up to 50 pounds and carry for short distances
Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear
Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth
Must be able to read and interpret typewritten print, maps, aeronautical charts, and weather charts
Minimum physical requirements to perform all duties and responsibilities, as defined by management
Equal Opportunity Employer
Tyonek Services Group, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA governed Federal Contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities. TNC reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. TNC provides all employees and job applicants equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, national origin or any other reason prohibited by law.