Director of Safety

The Director of Safety is administratively and operationally accountable to the President. The Director of Safety is the equivalent position to the Director of Safety as required by 14 CFR * 119.65 (1) and is the equivalent position to the Aircraft Operator Security Coordinator as required by 49 CFR * 1544.215(a).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties and responsibilities of the Director of Safety include the following:

• Ensure that Safety and Security is performed in an efficient, productive manner.
• Maintain the highest level of safety in the public interest during the conduct of all activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and conformity to all standards during the conduct of all activities.
• Directly supervise the Assistant Director of Safety, the Safety Coordinator, Publications Coordinator, and the Administrative Assistant.
• Review recommendations for updates to the Safety Policy and Safety Objectives on an annual basis prior to approval by the President.
• Ensure the Accountable Executive reviews the Safety Policy at least once each 24 calendar months.
• Monitor and ensure that all operations are conducted in compliance with governmental regulations of the states in which operations are conducted, especially those relating to safety and security.
• Ensure the allocation of necessary resources to ensure the successful maintenance of the SMS.
• Maintain a sound, trustworthy relationship and close liaison with domestic and international regulatory authorities, industry safety and security organizations and associations, manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors.
• Ensure the quality and content of the Safety Management Manual (SMM) and the Corporate Security Manual (CSM).
• Conduct an annual review of the Safety Management Manual (SMM) and Corporate Security Manual during each calendar year.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of program controls.
• Ensure that the Safety Management System (SMS) is properly maintained in all areas of the Company.
• Monitor and assure that all departments are compliant with all governmental regulations, with an added emphasis on those relating to safety.
• Develop, publish, train, drill, exercise and validate the Aviation Disaster Response Plan on behalf of the President.
• Represent the Company as the National Air Carrier Association Safety and Security Council member.
• Provide affirmative Leadership by example and assuring that direct reports are held accountable for doing the same.
• Ensure that personnel within the office of the Director of Safety maintain competence on the basis of conducted education and training and, if applicable, continue to satisfy technical competency requirements.
• Monitor industry safety and security concerns which may have an impact on operations.
• Ensure that positions within the office of the Director of Safety are filled on the basis of appropriate knowledge, skills, training and experience appropriate to the position.
• Ensure operations are conducted in accordance with the conditions and restrictions of the air operator certificate and in compliance with the applicable regulations and standards.
• Ensure the necessary SMS and Security program elements have been developed properly integrated and coordinated throughout the Company.
• Ensure all SMS and Security program elements provide for a timely and free flow of safety-related information.

AUTHORITY AND DELEGATION

On safety matters, the Director of Safety has direct and immediate access to the President and all management and is authorized to conduct audits in connection with any aspect on of the operation. When necessary to convene a company inquiry into an incident, the Director of Safety has the authority to implement proceedings on behalf of the President in accordance with this manual.

The Director of Safety may delegate authority for operational oversight and management of the safety of the operation; however, delegation of authority does not relieve this individual of responsibility. Authority may be delegated verbally or in writing, including email.

In the advent the Director of Safety is incapacitated or otherwise away from normal duties without having delegated appropriate authorities, the full responsibilities and authorities of the Director of Safety shall automatically revert to the President. The Director of Safety shall automatically assume the responsibilities and authorities of any other person within the Safety and Security Department in the advent of incapacity or absence from assigned duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Serve as integral member of Omni's certificate management team and is required to meet the qualification standards of 14 CFR * 119.65
• Must interact with line flight crew, maintenance engineers, cabin crew, and other general managers and department heads throughout company to encourage and achieve integration of all activities regardless of an individual's status and job
• Possess highest degree of integrity
• Broad aviation/technical education
• Sound knowledge of commercial operations
• Excellent interpersonal skills, professionalism, and ability to communicate effectively, written and oral
• Computer literacy
• The ability to communicate at all levels, both inside and outside the company
• Organizational ability
• The capability of working independently (at times under pressure)
• Good analytical skills
• Demonstrated leadership and authoritative approach
• Worthy of commanding respect among peers and management officials
• Possess valid passport
• Must be able to pass a 10-year Background/Criminal check and pre-employment drug screen

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The Director of Safety must be qualified through training, experience, and expertise. To serve as the Director of Safety, a person should possess established professional qualifications and experience, which may include, but is not limited to:

• FAA commercial pilot or airline transport pilot certificate
• FAA mechanics certificate
• FAA aircraft dispatcher certificate
• Three years' experience in a supervisory position with a 14 CFR Part 121 or a scheduled 14 CFR Part 135 air carrier
• Three years' experience in a supervisory position with a U.S. Government department, board, or agency that deals directly with aviation matters
• College Degree, preferably in aviation, safety and/or security.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

• Stand - 5%
• Walk - 5%
• Sit - 90%
• Travel - 20%
• Lift up to 10 lbs

MENTAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to handle numerous activities at once and complete in a timely manner
• Work with limited supervision and possess an impeccable attention to detail, excellent customer service and organizational skills required
• Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gathering and analyzing information skillfully with significant detail
• Ability to organize and prioritize work schedules of others on long-term basis
• Ability to make decisions which have significant impact on the department's credibility, operations, and services
• Ability to compose letters, outlines, memoranda, and basic reports

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We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Military and civilian service alumni are encouraged to apply.