Director of Safety - Aviation
Position Summary
Tenax Aerospace is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Director of Safety to lead, manage, and continuously improve the Company's Safety Management System (SMS) while fostering and strengthening our industry-leading safety culture.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, administer, and continuously improve the Company's FAA-compliant Safety Management System (SMS)
Develop, review, and maintain SMS policies, procedures, manuals, and supporting documentation
Monitor SMS effectiveness through safety performance indicators, trend analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
Cook internal SMS audits, management reviews, and regulatory assessments
Ensure compliance with all applicable FAA regulations, Company policies, and industry best practices
Monitor regulatory developments and implement required updates to safety programs, policies, and procedures
Manage, administer, and continuously improve Company safety programs and oversee safety-related third-party vendors
Review, evaluate, and maintain the Company's Emergency Response Plan (ERP), including the planning, execution, and assessment of drills and exercises
Facilitate hazard identification, risk assessments, and risk mitigation activities throughout the organization
Lead investigations of safety events, incidents, hazards, and operational irregularities using recognized root-cause analysis methodologies
Develop corrective and preventive action plans and ensure timely implementation and closure
Conduct safety performance monitoring and trend analysis using safety data and operational metrics
Develop and maintain safety dashboards, reports, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for executive leadership
Promote and reinforce a positive safety culture founded on accountability, transparency, and continuous learning
Chair or facilitate Safety Review Committee meetings, Safety Action Groups, and other safety-related forums
Encourage employee participation in hazard reporting and safety improvement initiatives through a just and reporting-focused culture
Partner with business unit leaders to integrate safety principles into all operational and business processes
Mentor managers and supervisors in safety leadership, risk management, and SMS principles
Deliver or oversee safety training and awareness programs to support organizational safety objectives
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Aviation Safety, Safety Management, Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of progressive aviation safety experience, including leadership responsibilities
Demonstrated experience managing Safety Management, or equivalent systems
Thorough knowledge of 14 CFR Part 5, FAA guidance, Advisory Circulars, and SMS principles
Strong understanding of aviation operational risk management and safety investigation techniques
Experience conducting safety audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance assessments
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to influence and strengthen organizational safety culture across all levels of the company
Proficiency with safety reporting databases and Microsoft Office applications
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Aviation Manager (CAM), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or equivalent professional certification
Experience with FAA Part 135, Part 145, or Part 91 operations