Role and Responsibilities

CAE is on the lookout for a dynamic Aviation Safety Officer to join our CAE Flight Academy based in Mesa, Arizona!

The Safety Officer assumes a pivotal role in the daily oversight of the Safety Management System (SMS) at designated centers, ensuring comprehensive management of safety-related matters.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Investigate safety reports, assign Event Risk Classification scores, and analyze flight data to promptly identify and implement risk mitigations.
• Model and cultivate an organizational just culture to encourage best safety practices among pilots.
• Ensure the effective application and maintenance of CAE's Safety Management System, contributing to continuous improvement in hazard identification and safety risk assessment schemes.
• Provide safety guidance and recommendations to Senior Leadership and the Head of Regional Safety.
• Present data and analytics reports to staff and students, sharing insights into safety trends and lessons learned.
• Lead safety training sessions for both staff and students.
• Engage actively in weekly and monthly Safety Committees, Risk Assessments, and Change Management processes.
• Conduct follow-up audits on previously completed safety actions.
• Be available 24/7 when the Emergency Response Plan is activated.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Skills :

• Possess a 4-year degree or equivalent education with a focus on student pilot-related subjects.
• Strong aviation background, encompassing roles such as pilot, instructor, maintenance technician, air traffic control, etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office PowerPoint and other cloud-based applications.
• Background in data analysis, programming, or statistics.
• Exceptional data analytic skills with the ability to convert raw data into visually simplistic graphical representations.
• Effective problem-solving skills, capable of transforming chaos into order.
• Values a team-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent public speaking and communication skills.
• Promote a safety-oriented culture through interactions with staff, students, and external parties.
• Expected to communicate with external parties and workgroups to support SMS objectives.
• Fluent in English, with strong verbal and written communication skills.

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Position Type

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

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