Safety Management System (SMS) Manager
- Bridgeport, WV
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop, review, and update SMS policies to reflect the organization's safety commitment and ensure compliance with FAA and EASA regulations.
- Continuously improve maintenance safety risk management by identifying hazards, assessing risks, and implementing mitigation controls.
- Lead the development and continuous improvement of safety and risk management programs aligned with SMS standards and industry best practices.
- Support leadership in managing and improving the SMS program in accordance with Title 14 CFR Part 5.
- Ensure compliance with MHIRJ SMS standards and objectives.
- Support the execution of hazard identification and risk management programs.
- Provide expertise and support in the completion of internal and external audit findings; partnering with the Quality Department as needed for compliance with the Repair Station Manual.
- Analyze safety data to identify trends, reduce risk, and inform proactive safety measures.
- Prepare safety reports and communicate relevant SMS information across the organization.
- Collaborate with internal teams and regulatory authorities to maintain SMS alignment and compliance.
- Promote a strong safety culture through communication, training, awareness initiatives, and encouragement of open safety reporting.
- Support SMS training programs to ensure employees have role-appropriate safety competencies.
- Collaborate with the EHS Manager to align aviation maintenance safety with OSHA and workplace safety standards.
- Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in aviation.
- Minimum of four (4) years working within SMS
- In depth knowledge of applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, for example: part 91, 121, 135, and 145
- Advanced communication and presentation skills with all levels of Management.
- Working knowledge of Environmental, Health & Safety rules and regulations as they apply to workplace, safety and environmental aspects of aircraft maintenance operations.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and web-based applications used to collect, track, and present SMS data.
- High level of proficiency with data analysis.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Company paid life insurance and short-term disability
- Annual wellness incentives up to $750
- Employee assistance program
- 401K with 7% company match
- Annual bonus plan
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays