Aviation Safety Program Manager

Everforth ECS is seeking an experienced Aviation Safety Program Manager to work onsite in our Lakeland, FL office. This role supports NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) - Safety and Environmental Compliance Division (SECD) by planning, implementing, and coordinating the Aviation Safety Program.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and manage aviation safety policies, procedures, and NOAA Administrative Orders.
• Plan, implement, and oversee NOAA’s Aviation Safety Program, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and standards.
• Chair the NOAA Aviation Safety Board and foster an aviation safety culture across OMAO.
• Audit and benchmark safety management systems (SMS) for compliance and best practices.
• Support accident prevention initiatives, conduct safety inspections, and assist in accident investigations.
• Provide project management support for OMAO-wide safety initiatives (schedules, risk registers, reporting).
• Serve as subject matter expert and advisor on aviation safety matters.
• Maintain strong working relationships with FAA, NTSB, GSA, DoD, and other aviation stakeholders.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and safety-related publications for dissemination.

Requirements

• Active status as a certificated Federal Aviation Safety Officer.
• Must be local or prepared to relocate to the Lakeland, FL area and willing to be onsite 5 days per week.
• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to pass an extensive federal government e-QIP background check and obtain a Public Trust security clearance.
• Demonstrated expertise in aviation safety management, including FAA, NTSB, and OSHA compliance.
• Proven experience in policy development, compliance management, and document lifecycle management.
• Strong program and project management skills (planning, scheduling, risk management, reporting).
• Experience auditing and evaluating Safety Management Systems (SMS).
• Knowledge of aviation accident investigation and prevention principles.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including chairing boards or committees.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience writing safety reports, policies, and technical documents.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including liaison with interagency and military aviation partners.

Skills

• Experience in strategic planning and long-term aviation safety program development.
• Strong technical writing skills, including publication of safety articles or educational materials.
• Experience presenting at aviation safety conferences or conducting training sessions.
• Familiarity with aviation data analysis, risk tracking, and safety metrics.

Benefits

Everforth ECS offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of its commitment to attracting and developing top talent.

Pay

Salary Range: $95,000 - $140,000