Director, Aviation Safety & Security

About the role

The Director of Safety & Security collaborates with the Director of Operations, Chief Pilot, Chief Flight Instructor, Director of Maintenance, and Executive Vice President to develop and execute the day-to-day management and administration of company safety programs. This position is responsible for developing the company’s Safety Management System, promoting safe actions, being the company contact for safety related issues and serving as a company liaison with members of the FAA, NTSB, and other government regulatory agencies, as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with department heads to develop and execute the day-to-day management and administration of company safety programs.
• Develops the company’s Safety Management System, promoting safe actions, being the company contact for safety related issues and serving as a company liaison with members of the FAA, NTSB, and other government regulatory agencies, as necessary.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in all cases involving company operations and when dealing with sensitive or security issues.
• Carries out investigations, independent of other departments' investigative and review activities or that of the FAA and NTSB, of selected, significant events, incidents, and accidents.
• Facilitates safety audits by third-party vendors.
• Identifies, anticipates, and takes corrective action to minimize actual/potential delays due to safety or risk management.
• Recommend process and safety improvements.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience with Part 121 or 135 air carrier, required.
• 3 years’ relevant work experience with air carrier safety, required.
• 2 years of prior leadership experience, required.
• Knowledge and operational experience of 14 CFR Part 91 and Part 135 operations, required.
• Bachelor’s degree in aviation or related field of study, preferred.

Benefits

• Medical with Health Reimbursement Account through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MA
• Dental
• Vision
• Healthcare
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401K Plan
• Pet insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Schedule

Flexibility to travel 50% based on business needs.

Pay

The expected base salary range for this role is $163,800-$204,400 which represents the company’s current good-faith estimate of compensation for this position. Actual salary will depend on factors such as, but not limited to, candidate experience, qualifications, skills, and the specific work location. This role may also be eligible for bonuses, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, and wellness resources).