Safety Evaluator

POSITION PURPOSE
Conducts internal evaluations of operational divisions to ensure adherence to federal regulations, company policies, and procedures. Conducts aircraft damage investigations, tracks regulatory correspondence, and completes special projects as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Conducts internal evaluations of operational divisions.   
• Communicates company policies/procedures, Federal Aviation Regulations, and other Standards including but limited to International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audits (IOSA) standards, Department of Defense Standards, etc. facilitating fair resolutions and imparting quality expertise to all operational departments.
• Coordinates Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - Safety Assurance System (SAS) inspections conducted by the FAA.
• Coordinates IOSA conducted by appointed Audit Organization.
• Coordinates DOD inspections conducted by the DOD.
• Communicates with external audit organizations, the FAA, and DOD.
• Identifies, tracks, and solves quality and safety concerns, issues, or hazards (this includes, but is not limited to, interviews, reviews of past evaluation/audit records, and compliance data for trends).
• Reviews changes to applicable regulations in order to recommend appropriate actions to ensure company compliance.
• Ensure adherence to all Safety and Security regulations.
• Develops and maintains Data Analysis Group key performance indicators, and continuous improvement initiatives for data analysis and visualization.
• Provides technical leadership to the team and department members.  Leads through example; monitors, influences, and trains others. 

OTHER DUTIES

• Performs data analysis on aircraft ground damage to identify trends & systemic causes of aircraft damage.
• Participates in investigations of aircraft ground damage.  Leads investigations into company controllable damage and participates in conference calls for codeshare partner damages.
• Contributes to the development of SMS training modules for all company associates covered under SMS.
• Responsible for the continuous improvement of Republic’s Safety Management System
• Assists with the development of SMS structured risk assessment and safety assurance processes, including facilitating Data Analysis Groups
• Participates in special projects including but not limited to special request audits, Codeshare meetings and initiatives, Safety Management System (SMS) implementation, monthly safety newsletter, and manual reviews using SAS tools.
• Performs various other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to perform this job.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE.

• Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of Aviation experience required.
• Knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations for Title 14 and 49 and associated regulatory materials.
• Knowledge in aviation safety systems including, but not limited to Safety Management System (SMS), System Safety, Safety Assurance System (SAS), and IOSA.
• Skills in Microsoft Office applications are a must.

PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in an aviation or safety-related discipline is preferred. 
• At least 3 years of previous experience in aviation.
• Airframe and Powerplant, Dispatch License or Pilot’s License is preferred.
• Previous auditing and evaluating experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

REASONING/PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

DECISION MAKING

Makes decisions and determines the best methods to solve problems by referring to established precedents and policies.  Decisions tend to be medium range and of medium significance with moderate consequences. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Able to move about the work environment. 

Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Typically not exposed to extreme environmental conditions. 

Work in an open-air hangar and outdoor weather conditions occasionally.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Travel up to 35% of the time, including overnight stays.