As infrastructure critical to the region’s growth and prosperity, BNA is a vital asset for Middle Tennessee and serves as a gateway to Music City and beyond. According to a recent State of Tennessee study, in 2019 alone, BNA generated more than $9.9 billion in total economic impact. BNA supported more than 76,000 jobs in the region and produced more than $443 million in state, local and federal taxes. BNA receives no local tax dollars. For more information, visit flynashville.com. Follow us on Facebook: @NashvilleInternationalAirport, Twitter: @Fly_Nashville and Instagram: @FlyNashville. Learn more about BNA® Vision, our growth and expansion plan for the airport, at BNAVision.com.

Hiring Process:

• Apply online
• Interview(s)
• Offer
• Ten (10) year background check, including criminal history check, pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test
• Onboarding

 Benefits:

• Deferred compensation plans
• Educational Assistance
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance
• Health Screenings
• Paid Holidays
• Annual/Bereavement/Military Leave

Accepting Applications until filled 

Starting Salary Range $57,996 - 78,906

Job Summary: The Safety Management Systems (SMS) Coordinator primarily conducts regulatory inspections of airport facilities (including the Air Operations Area) and identifies safety hazards under compliance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 139 (14 CFR Part 139). The SMS Coordinator is responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations and enforcing the rules that govern airfield safety.

Essential Job Duties: 

• Under supervision, ensures BNA's compliance with 14 CFR Part 139, specifically Subpart E – Airport Safety Management System. Also responsible for general duties associated with BNA's overall 14 CFR Part 139 and 49 CFR Part 1542 compliance.
• Conducts inspections to ensure compliance with FAA regulations, specific to airfield safety and the SMS program.
• Assists with SMS-related projects. Frequently formulates comprehensive and concise communications in both oral and written form.
• Under the supervision of management, assists with training and promotion of the SMS program.
• Responsible for coordinating safety matters with stakeholders and internal partners on a regular basis.
• Conducts site visits at facilities around the airport property. Develops reports and follows up on safety incidents, inquiries, and anonymous tips.
• Assists management with investigations into non-compliance with safety rules and regulations.
• Maintains records for currency and compliance.
• Provides assistance with updating and maintaining operations policies, plans, and procedures.
• Maintains regular and on-time attendance.
• Follows all safety regulations.
• Support MNAA's commitment to its core values; Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics: 

• Ability to assess situations quickly and thoroughly in a calm manner and take appropriate actions as necessary.
• Works independently and in a team setting efficiently and professionally with a positive attitude.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, peers, and partners.
• Ability to effectively utilize cell phones, computers, tablets, and various other technology devices to efficiently give presentations, produce/review documents, and conduct investigations.
• Ability to produce professional documents, presentations, reports, and other material that is intended to be utilized for training and presentation to senior leadership.
• Ability to effectively respond to emergencies in a calm and professional manner.
• Must independently manage day-to-day activity with limited supervision. Incumbent must be a self-starter and manage difficult tasks on a frequent basis.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secure Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge.

Qualifications: 

Required: 

• H.S. Diploma
• Less than 2 years' experience in an airfield operating environment at a public, private, or military airport/flight operations or business-related facility. 
• Valid CLASS D Driver's License. 

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree in Safety (Aviation Safety emphasis preferred), Aviation Management, Airport Operations, or Business. 
• 2-4 years in airport operations or an aviation safety specific role.