Safety & Compliance Manager in Kenmore, Washington at Kenmore Air Harbor

Department: Safety

Reports To: CEO

Classification: Full-time

Salary range: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00

Join the US’s largest seaplane airline (which also flies a robust airport-based schedule) in a newly commissioned role reporting directly to the CEO providing oversight for critical lines of effort in safety & compliance.

Job Summary

The Safety & Compliance Manager provides leadership, oversight and administration of the company’s Safety Management System (SMS), and ensures compliance with regulatory and company policy requirements. The Manager serves as the principal advisor on safety matters and works collaboratively with all internal and external stakeholders to enhance organizational safety performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety Management System (SMS) oversight: implement and continuous improvement of the organization’s SMS, ensuring it aligns with Kenmore Air’s mission statement and values.

• Risk management: Conduct safety risk management regularly to proactively identify hazards and reduce risk.

• Safety investigation: Lead investigations to identify root cause(s) and develop effective hazard mitigation strategies.

• Data analysis: Analyze safety data to identify undesirable trends and assist in the execution of a successful means to improve the trend. Identify and execute forward-thinking processes and tool development to conduct predictive analysis.

• Training and promotion: Assist in the development and management of safety training programs for all employees and promote a positive safety culture throughout the organization.

• Regulatory and industry awareness: Stay current with safety regulations, standards, and trends within the aviation industry, including those issued by the FAA, DOT, and OSHA, and apply relevant updates to company safety programs and procedures.

• Collaboration: Liaise with regulatory authorities, community and industry operators, operational staff, and other stakeholders to foster a collaborative safety environment.

• Documentation and reporting: Maintain and update safety policies, procedures, and other documentation. Prepare regular reports on the SMS performance to management.

• Safety Committee: Lead the Safety Committee by means of planning, communication, running meetings, and reporting. Through the safety assurance process, ensure that all information is captured, utilized and communicated.

• Compliance: oversee compliance tracking for key programs such as drug testing, forklift training, HAZMAT training, etc.

Essential Skills & Knowledge

• Technical expertise: Deep understanding of aviation safety principles, risk management, and Safety Management Systems (SMS).

• Regulatory knowledge: In-depth knowledge of relevant aviation regulatory requirements with the ability for interpretation and application.

• Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively report findings, provide training, and collaborate with different groups.

• Analytical skills: Strong ability to analyze data, think critically, and solve problems.

Experience

• At least two years aviation-related safety-specific work experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher or equivalent) in aviation safety (or closely related field of study) preferred.

• Experience working in highly regulated operational environments (FAA, DOT, etc.) preferred.

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with all levels and personalities.

• Highly collaborative and effective at building partnerships.

Work Environment

• In-season (April through September) may involve irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to respond to operational requirements. Mainly office environment with occasional visits to the line to see the airline operation.

• Compensation commensurate with experience. Health insurance and 401(k) available. Space-available flight benefits on Kenmore Air and 50+ partner airlines, including Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines!

6321 NE 175th Street, Kenmore, WA 98028 | (866) 435-9524 | www.kenmoreair.com