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SkyWest Airlines Senior Manager - Safety Management System in Salt Lake City, Utah
About SkyWest
With over 13,000 aviation professionals operating thousands of daily flights, SkyWest Airlines connects millions of passengers each month to hundreds of destinations across North America. SkyWest operates in partnership with Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines and has a fleet of nearly 450 aircraft. Headquartered in St. George, Utah, SkyWest's industry-leading workforce and excellent leadership team have consistently generated solid operational and economic performance, setting the standard for excellence in the regional industry.
SkyWest employees enjoy a distinctive and unmatched culture of teamwork, respect, quality and professionalism, along with world-class benefits such as 401(k) match, Performance Rewards, health care, retirement and discounted travel worldwide.
Primary Job Duties
Basic Functions:
Assist the (Managing) Director Safety in providing the safest operating environment for SkyWest’s passengers and employees
Development, operation, and continuous improvement of the SkyWest SMS to ensure compliance with 14 CFR Part 5 and AC 120-92 (current version)
Manage the SMS processes within the Safety Department and monitor the Company SMS
Oversight of the Internal Evaluation division of the Safety Department
Oversight of the Security and Environmental division of the Safety Department
Responsibilities:
Collaborating with the (Managing) Director Safety to develop, accomplish, and evaluate Safety Department goals and strategy
Assisting the (Managing) Director Safety with coordination and interface of SkyWest’s SMS and IEP information with the SkyWest CMO
Maintaining oversight of the development, implementation, and revisions for SMS, Security and Environmental, and IEP related manuals, forms, training materials, and communication
Ensuring program level evaluations are completed as scheduled
Ensuring external evaluations [e.g., Department of Defense (DOD), IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA), partner] are coordinated through the Safety Department
Maintaining oversight of the SMS processes to include:
Implementation, maintenance, and day-to-day administration of the SMS
Meeting frequently with department Safety Managers to coordinate safety risk management (SRM)
Performing hazard identification and safety risk analysis
Ensuring communication and coordination with affected personnel in the management of operational risk
Overseeing the SRM process with Safety Department process owners
Overseeing the day-to-day operation of the SMS in collaboration with the department Safety Managers, Coordinators, and Analysts
Ensuring focus audits are conducted as requested/required
Representing SkyWest Airlines at industry SMS conferences and other events to gather and share best practices
Overseeing the SRM database
Ensuring safety promotion throughout SkyWest Airlines
Ensuring all SMS, Security and Environmental, and IEP policies, procedures, and processes (to include training programs) are implemented and performing as required
Supervising the Manager Security and Environmental Programs, Manager Internal Evaluation Program, and the Coordinator SMS
Duties:
Reviewing and analyzing SMS, Security and Environmental, and IEP information provided to SkyWest leadership to ensure quality, accuracy, and timeliness
Maintaining regular communication with SkyWest directors to ensure SMS, Security and Environmental, and IEP objectives are being accomplished within their departments
Participating in quarterly Safety Department manager meetings, ESBs, Safety Round Tables (SRTs), and Data Analysis Group (DAG) meetings
Participating in industry and mainline partner safety committee calls, and other meetings as assigned
Assisting with planning, executing, and responding to IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA), Department of Defense (DOD), FAA, and partner-specific audits
Assisting with reviewing and responding to FAA, TSA, and other regulatory compliance investigations
Facilitating the departmental SMS calls and meetings
Developing and facilitating SMS training courses
Training SkyWest leaders and employees on their SMS roles and responsibilities
Coordinating and designing continuous improvement initiatives for the SMS
Participating in Company safety calls and meetings as requested/required
Performing data collection for the Internal Evaluation Program (IEP)
Developing and updating the Company SMS continuous improvement initiatives
Supporting SMS initiatives by:
Being designated as a Safety Department point-of-contact for SMS development
Ensuring SMS processes are established, implemented, maintained, and integrated
Facilitating hazard identification and safety risk analysis
Ensuring promotion of safety expectations throughout the organization
Regularly reporting to the (Managing) Director Safety on the performance of the SMS and on any need for improvement
Bi-Weekly: Reporting the status of the Company SMS, Security and Environmental, and IEP initiatives to the (Managing) Director Safety
Monthly: Tracking and reporting Company and departmental SMS, Security and Environmental, and IEP performance and continuous improvement initiatives
Monthly: Participating in SMS performance review meetings with SkyWest’s FAA leadership team
At least annually: Reviewing and facilitating Company SMS, Security and Environmental, and IEP training content to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
At least annually: Reviewing (and updating as needed) Safety Management System (SMS) Manual, Safety Department Safety Program Manual, Internal Evaluation Program Manual, and Security and Environmental Manuals
Completing additional assignments as requested by the (Managing) Director Safety
Minimum Requirements
At least three years of aviation or airline experience
Full understanding of aviation safety standards and safe operating practices, Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), SkyWest Operations Specifications (Ops Specs), and SkyWest Safety Programs
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and effectively manage time
Highly proficient with the entire Microsoft Office Suite
Demonstrated attention to detail
Strong business acumen and knowledge of airline industry and internal work groups
Airline safety management experience
College degree preferred
Physical and Other Requirements
Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time.
Ability to travel, when required.
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Please note: This position will close off the job board at 5:00 PM MDT on Friday, September 27th (not 11:59 PM MDT)
SkyWest is committed to maintaining a working environment of satisfying employment and mutual respect for all of our employees, regardless of race, color, national ancestory, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, religion, medical condition, disability, pregnancy, age or military status. We have specific training plans and programs in place to maintain such an environment.