Director of Safety

SUMMARY

The Director of Safety monitors all aspects of the safety system and acts with the authority of the Accountable Executive in all matters regarding safety, and as such, can designate any delegated resources to accomplish Billings Flying Service’s stated safety objectives. The Director of Safety is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive safety programs for aviation operations. They ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, conduct risk assessments, and foster a culture of safety throughout the organization.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

• Maintain and update safety documentation and publications.
• Review and update the Billings Flying Service risk profile.
• Develop safety objectives for the Accountable Executive consideration.
• Develop and implement the Emergency Response Program.
• Monitor Billings Flying Service’s SMS performance and create performance reports for other managers and the Accountable Executive, as directed.
• Facilitate hazard identification and risk management.
• Determine the need for and coordinate the development of required safety training materials prescribed by national, state, and local laws and regulations or industry best practices.
• Evaluate employee hazard identifications for risk and recommend action.
• Receive, evaluate, and process all employee hazard reports and recommend action to mitigate risk.
• Coordinate all safety activities and act as a liaison between Billings Flying Service and ARGUS as well as applicable governmental agencies and insurance carriers.
• Monitoring safety concerns in the aviation industry and their perceived impact on Billings Flying Service’s operations.
• Monitor employee training programs to ensure that safety, health, and environmental information presented is current and satisfies applicable government rules and meets the company’s needs.
• Manage the SMS Internal Evaluation Program (IEP) and conduct field audits.
• Conducting incident and accident investigations.
• Organizing and conducting safety committee meetings; and forecasting necessary budget items to support the organization's safety objectives.

Requirements

SKILLS AND ABILITIES (MINIMUM)

• Proven experience leading teams, managing contractors, and assigning tasks to personnel.
• Must have a passion for Safety Management Systems.
• Desire to protect people and property.
• Must be personable and able to communicate with multiple personality types.
• Ability to recognize safety related needs and create policy around them.
• Must submit to and be capable of passing a required drug test.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and tasks.
• Able and willing to travel to support aircraft.
• Willingness to work long and sometimes irregular hours.
• Have excellent interpersonal and management abilities.
• Full understanding of aviation safety standards and safe operating practices.
• Takes responsibility for individual and team actions, decisions, and results.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, exercise independent judgment, discretions, and initiative.
• Proven ability to set priorities, communicate objectives and meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to motivate others around safety initiatives.
• Willingness to learn new concepts and understand existing processes and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10 years' experience in aviation operations.
• 3 years' experience in aviation safety (SMS).
• 5 years' experience as a commercial pilot (preferred).
• 5 years' experience as an aircraft technician (preferred).
• Experience with contracts preferred.
• Experience with Auditing preferred.
• Strong conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various departments and teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• IS-BAO Program Management (preferred).

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work performed in an office and factory settings.
• Exposure to shop environment such as noise, dust, odors and fumes.
• Occasionally required to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about facilities.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Billings Flying Service provides equal employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

Benefits

• Full-time employment (Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) with competitive compensation based on experience and credentials. Medical, dental and vision insurance. 401K with up to 4% company match. 16 paid holidays per year.
• Full-time employment with competitive compensation based on experience and credentials. Medical, dental and vision insurance. 401K with up to 4% company match. PTO and 16 paid holidays.