Deputy Director of Safety
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Scottsdale, AZ, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Occupational safety
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Safety Management, Aviation Management, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent aviation experience.
- Minimum 5 years of aviation safety, flight operations, maintenance, quality assurance, or regulatory compliance experience.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Part 135 operations.
- Experience with aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS).
- Experience conducting aviation audits and investigations.
- Experience administering ASAP or voluntary safety reporting programs.
- Experience with emergency response planning and crisis management.
Nice to have
- Air ambulance or medical transport aviation experience.
- Management or supervisory experience.
- Experience with EURAMI, NAAMTA, and ARGUS accreditation processes.
- Experience interacting directly with FAA regulatory oversight personnel.
- Experience managing Internal Evaluation Programs (IEP).
Full description
Position Summary
The Deputy Director of Safety supports the Director of Safety in the development, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of the organization's corporate safety programs. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable FAA regulations, OSHA safety and health standards, accreditation standards, and industry best practices while fostering a proactive safety culture throughout the organization.
The Deputy Director of Safety serves as a key leader in managing the Safety Management System (SMS), Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP), Emergency Response Program (ERP), Internal Evaluation Program (IEP), audit processes, and safety risk management activities for fixed-wing air ambulance operations conducted under 14 CFR Parts 135 and 91.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesSafety Management System (SMS)
- Assist in the administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the company Safety Management System (SMS).
- Monitor compliance with FAA SMS requirements and industry best practices.
- Facilitate safety risk management (SRM) activities, including hazard identification, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.
- Track and analyze safety performance indicators (SPIs) and safety performance targets (SPTs).
- Conduct trend analysis and prepare safety performance reports for executive leadership.
- Promote a positive safety culture through employee engagement and communication initiatives.
Regulatory Compliance
- Maintain adherence to OSHA safety and health standards.
- Monitor compliance with all applicable FAA regulations, including 14 CFR Part 135 and Part 91 requirements.
- Maintain current knowledge of FAA guidance, advisory circulars, policy changes, and industry standards.
- Support interactions with FAA Principal Inspectors and regulatory authorities.
- Assist in preparing for FAA inspections, audits, and surveillance activities.
- Ensure corrective actions resulting from regulatory findings are effectively implemented and tracked.
Accreditation and Industry Standards
- Maintain organizational compliance with:
- EURAMI standards
- NAAMTA standards
- ARGUS Platinum/PROS standards
- Applicable CAMTS-related aviation requirements, if applicable
- Coordinate accreditation preparation, site visits, audits, and corrective action plans.
- Monitor evolving industry standards and recommend improvements to organizational safety programs.
Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP)
- Manage the day-to-day administration of the Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP).
- Coordinate Event Review Committee (ERC) activities.