Director of Aviation Safety #560997

EagleView is hiring a Director of Aviation Safety for our fleet of fixed-wing piston aircraft (Piper Aztec). This fleet of roughly 15 aircraft (with influence over 40 more) operates throughout the U.S., and is managed out of Burlington, NC. This unique leadership role is a hands-on role for someone with fixed-wing aviation safety management experience (a Part 91 expert is preferred) and will require roughly 20-30% travel. This role reports to the COO and will lead the safety program of our in-house flight department (Pacific Fleet Aviation) through statistical analysis, safety promotion, audits, and inspections. In addition to effective safety management systems, relationship-building and diplomacy will be key factors to the success of this role. This person will use their experience and theory to develop safety processes, procedures, and protocols, and use their communication/relationship skills, to successfully implement them across the organization. The salary for this role is expected to be in the $120-130K range (plus bonus). Relocation assistance may also be available for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

1. Ensure compliance with standards applicable to Part 91 of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations

2. Manage the voluntary safety reporting system to detect and mitigate safety risks to operations

3. Serve as a leader and advocate for safety and continuous improvement within the PFA organization

4. Conduct safety investigations into high interest events and publish investigation reports, including findings, causes, and recommendations

5. Develop and teach safety courses via Zoom, Learning Management System, and in-person

6. Bring safety issues to the attention of management and deliver safety information to the organization’s staff and stakeholders

7. Analyze data to identify trends in hazards, events, and occurrences

8. Serve as a point-of-contact for the organization for interaction with regulatory agencies

9. Conduct safety audits, surveys, and inspections

10. Develop and maintain reporting standards to meet regulatory requirements

11. Upkeep the flight department’s Safety Management Manual, Emergency Response Plan, and Environmental Health and Safety Manual

12. Facilitate meetings of the Aviation Safety Board

13. Maintain safety records and data for analysis and review

14. Track, evaluate, and manage Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs) for the organization

Requirements

• Proven experience working in aviation operations
• Proven experience in safety and/or quality assurance
• Experience managing an aviation safety program
• Strong familiarity with Part 91 operations
• Experience with investigations and causal analyses
• Strong communication/diplomacy skills to build process implementation/adoption

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required. Graduate degree in a related field preferred
• 8-10 years of direct experience in aircraft operations and/or aircraft maintenance
• 5 years of experience as a senior manager or director-level equivalent leadership
• Possession of FAA flight instructor or mechanic certificate
• Experience working within a strong aviation safety program
• Experience using safety management software
• Experience with aerial survey or photography flying

WHO IS EAGLEVIEW? (and why do you want to work here?)

EagleView® is a highly innovative technology company, that has been the leader in aerial imagery for the past 17 years! We use cutting-edge data analytics, machine learning, and AI to serve our clients in the insurance, energy, construction, real estate, and government markets. EagleView has been a “Best Place to Work” for more than five years running. Talk to a recruiter and discover why.

EagleView and its subsidiaries are committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that a team member in this position may be asked to perform. Duties and responsibilities can be changed, expanded, reduced, or delegated by management to meet the business needs of the company. We provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability and any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• aviation operations: 1 year (Required)
• Safety and/or Quality Assurance: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: On the road