SUMMARY:

With limited supervision, develops, plans, coordinates and manages company safety programs, including the management and implementation of those programs to ensure the safety of CSA Air’s physical environment for employees, and visitors, and to ensure compliance with applicable company policies and local, state, and federal regulations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This includes:

• Delegate of the Accountable Executive for the administration of the company’s Corporate SMS Program, another related safety programs, to include the promotion of, and growth within our business segments.
• Proponent and advocate of the company vision, mission, and promotion of our core values. This includes the understanding of business essentials, that contribute to the success of the company business.
• Manages and oversees the company’s SMS database to ensure the proper controls and accesses are available to all employees, companies within the assigned business segments.
• Ensures, sustains, and advances vertical and horizontal relationships with our companies, customers and regulatory authorities are fostered to promote company safety and growth by being accessible, and leading projects/change.
• Ensures the proper growth of the Safety Departments within the assigned business, and ensures through the delegation of the Accountable Executive, the proper staffing, and assignments for sustainability.
• Oversees the development, management, and implementation of a variety of safety programs to ensure regulatory compliance as mandated by local, state, and federal agencies including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the North Carolina Environment Department (NCED), and State Fire Marshal’s Office
• Oversees the management, implementation, and coordination of the company safety program to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths, and financial losses; develops accident-prevention and loss-control systems and programs for incorporation into operational policies of the Company.
• Oversees the management, implementation and coordination of the CSA Air, Inc. fire safety program to reduce or eliminate injuries, death, financial and property losses due to fire related incidents; oversees the development of fire prevention programs for incorporation into the policies of the Company.
• Oversees and manages the response to an investigation of reports of hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions; reviews recommendations and/or takes appropriate action in order to mitigate potential safety, health, and environmental risk.
• Assist in the supervision of assigned personnel, which includes work allocation, training and problem resolution; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions; motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance.
• Coordinates the safety annual budget and assists in the development of capital expenditure budgets related to environmental, health and safety programs; develops and justifies budget request.
• Develops or assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures consistent with those of the organization to ensure efficient and safe operation of the company.
• Establishes and implements short- and long-range goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates program/project effectiveness; effects changes required for improvement.
• Ensures contractor code compliance by managing the interaction between departmental personnel and contractors, facility planning and physical plant personnel; oversees plan review coordination with facility planning and physical plant and the developed recommendations and remedial actions as appropriate.
• Represents the safety department to various departments as well as the Company, and externally to governmental agencies, and the community.
• Oversees the development and presentation of environmental health and safety training programs in field of expertise.
• Oversees the development and implementation of systems to maintain records on employees, equipment inventories, and compliance activities.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Extensive operational experience and professional qualifications in aviation.
• 10 years of verifiable experience in a supervisory position with a Part 91, 125, 121, or 135 certificate; or
• Experience in a comparable position within the U.S Military; or
• Experience in a comparable supervisory position with government department (includes contractors), board, or agency that deals directly with aviation matters, or a combination thereof.
• A bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the aviation safety field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to supervise and train staff including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures.
• Skill in developing and examining operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing strategies and procedures.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations, protocols, and/or procedures.
• Employee development and performance management skills.
• Knowledge of chemical, hazardous waste, industrial hygiene, and/or environmental health standards.
• Knowledge of company hiring procedures.
• Skill in developing accident-prevention and loss control systems.
• Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management. Knowledge of budgeting cost estimating, and fiscal management principles and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range constituency in a diverse community.
• Ability to communicate and interact with officials at all levels of government.
• Ability to develop, plans, and implement short- and long-range goals.
• Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.
• Ability to develop, implements, and enforces safety programs and protocols.
• Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Safety Department personnel, programs, & related departments.

Training Requirements:

• Stay up to date on current OSHA, DOT, FAA, NTSB developments relevant to the aviation safety field.

Working Conditions And Physical Effort:

• Work typically performed in an office environment. However, sometimes work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• LIGHT PHYSICAL EFFORT. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day. Exposed to any number of elements but with none present to the extent of being disagreeable.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risk, which require following basic safety precautions.
• May work at different locations as needs require.
• Ability to occasionally travel to offsite locations (10-20%)