TITLE: Safety Program Administrator
REPORTS TO: Director of Safety
Overview
The Safety Program Administrator supports the Director of Safety in running GlobalX's Safety Management System (SMS) under 14 CFR Part 5. The role manages hazard reporting, safety risk management, data analysis, audits, safety promotion, emergency response readiness, and SMS recordkeeping. It also serves as a liaison between the safety department, the operating divisions, the FAA, charter customers, and outside auditors.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
- SMS Administration: Maintain the SMS manual and hazard register, facilitate Safety Risk Management (SRM) for operational changes, and track risk controls through implementation.
- Reporting and Investigations: Administer the employee safety reporting system, conduct or support investigations and root-cause analysis, track corrective actions to closure, and support NTSB (49 CFR Part 830) and FAA notifications.
- Voluntary Programs: Provide administrative support for ASAP, FOQA, and VDRP, including Event Review Committee coordination and confidential records management.
- Safety Assurance and Audits: Trend safety data, prepare safety performance indicators and reports for the Safety Review Board, conduct internal evaluations, and support external audits such as FAA surveillance, DoD CARB/AMC surveys, and customer or third-party audits (ARGUS, Wyvern, IS-BAO).
- Committees and Promotion: Coordinate safety meetings and minutes, publish safety communications, and manage SMS training and records.
- Emergency Response: Maintain the Emergency Response Plan (14 CFR 5.27), contact lists, and readiness, and plan drills and tabletop exercises.
- Recordkeeping: Maintain SMS records per 14 CFR 5.97 and administer the safety database/software platform.
Skills And Qualifications
- Previous 121 Airline audit experience.
- Bachelor's degree in aviation safety, aviation management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- [3]+ years in aviation safety, quality, compliance, or operations, preferably at a Part 121 or 135 carrier.
- Working knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 5, 117, and 121, 49 CFR Part 830, and ASAP/FOQA/VDRP programs.
- Strong analytical, writing, and briefing skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Discretion with confidential information; ability to pass a background check, obtain airport badging, and travel internationally.
Physical Demands
Primarily office-based with periodic ramp, hangar, and aircraft work. On-call availability for emergency response, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Travel on short notice may be required. Ability to lift up to [25] lbs.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.
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