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Director of Safety – Aviation
Tenax AerospaceDirector of Safety at Tenax Aerospace leading SMS and aviation safety compliance across business units. Fostering safety culture and ensuring FAA regulatory compliance in all operational areas.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing FAA-compliant Safety Management Systems (SMS) and conducting safety audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance assessments. Proven ability to develop safety policies, facilitate risk assessments, and promote a positive safety culture within the organization.
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FAA ComplianceSafety Management System (SMS)Aviation Safety ExperienceSafety Audits and InspectionsRisk Management
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Hard Skills
Safety Performance MonitoringRoot-Cause AnalysisTrend AnalysisEmergency Response PlanningCorrective and Preventive Action PlansSafety Reporting DatabasesSafety Policy DevelopmentRegulatory Compliance AssessmentsSafety Training and Awareness ProgramsOperational Metrics
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsInfluencing Skills
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office ApplicationsSafety DashboardsSafety Reporting Databases
Industry Keywords
14 CFR Part 5FAA GuidanceAdvisory CircularsAviation Operational Risk ManagementSafety Culture
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- 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.
- Coordinate 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.
Requirements
What you’ll need- 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.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities