Aviation Safety Officer

About the role

The Aviation Safety Officer is responsible for the development, implementation, control and maintenance of the Farmingdale State College Aviation Center Safety Program, also known as the Safety Management System (SMS).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent safety behavior and attitude
• Follow regulatory practices and rules
• Recognize and promote hazard reporting
• Ensure effective safety reporting
• Model and promote an organizational culture that fosters safety practices through effective leadership
• Act as an information conduit to bring safety issues to the attention of management and to deliver safety information to the organization's staff, contractors and stakeholders
• Provide and clearly articulate information regarding safety issues throughout the organization
• Develop and maintain the Farmingdale State College Aviation Center Safety Program (SMS)
• Publish and maintain the Safety Management System Manual, including the Emergency Procedures Manual
• Aid in the continuous improvement of the hazard identification, safety risk assessment, and the organization's SMS
• Stay trained and informed regarding changes in the development of SMS in General Aviation and FAR Part 141 operations
• Liaise with the Chief Flight Instructor (CCFI), the Director of Maintenance (DOM), and Aviation Center staff on safety matters
• Represent the FSC Aviation Center on safety matters to key government agencies and select aviation organizations and industry stakeholders (e.g. FAA, FSDO, Republic Airport, NTSB etc.)
• Analyze technical data to identify trends related to hazards, events, and occurrences
• Measure the effectiveness of processes and seek continual improvement in the quality of Aviation Center operations
• Maintain the air safety occurrence database, currently the Baldwin Aviation Safety Management System
• Serve as Chair of the Aviation Center Safety Committee, including arranging meetings and maintaining meeting records
• Carry out the monthly Safety Meeting and maintain records of those meetings
• Carry out the flight student and Aviation Center staff Safety Stand Down each semester and maintain records of such meetings
• Assist with the investigation of accidents or incidents involving flight operations or aircraft maintenance, including coordinating and conducting investigations as required
• Conduct safety audits and inspections as required
• Serve in the Operations Area as Dispatcher, as required
• Nights, Weekends, and Holiday work may be required depending on departmental needs and operational circumstances

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Previous experience in an aviation safety program
• Familiarity with FAA Safety Management Systems requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• FAA Flight Instructor Certification
• Previous experience as an Aviation Safety Officer in a Part 141 Flight School
• FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant certifications