Sr Safety Management Program Consultant

Ability to visualize, articulate, and condense complex issues into concise, easily understood updates and/or presentations
Advanced analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
Understanding of the aviation industry and FAA regulations, including 14 Code of Regulations, Airworthiness Directive, Safety Management System, Safety Risk Management, and Maintenance Procedural Manual
Knowledge of Continuous Process Improvement methodologies
Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
Ability to initiate tasks, perform duties, and respond to inquiries without direction or supervision
Ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously with frequent interruptions and time constraints
Ability to establish credibility and rapport and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to engage in crucial conversations when delivery or receipt of the message content is difficult and challenging
Ability to manage up and exercise influence where there is no formal authority
Expert ability to synthesize recommendations and understand their impact on business
Ability to negotiate and mediate situations to a constructive conclusion
Proficient in spreadsheet, database, process workflow, and presentation software (Microsoft Office, e.g.)

Champion SMS/CASS initiated project management across Tech Ops and Cross departmental as appropriate
Demonstrate and maintain subject matter expertise in key operational processes including Safety Management Systems, Safety Assurance, Safety Risk Management, CASS, and Project Management
Lead and directs Process Owners with required recordkeeping as prescribed by 14 CFR 5.97
Lead and directs Process Owners with requesting approvals of SMS outputs to include risk acceptance of identified hazards and associated mitigating actions
Present SMS outputs at the monthly Safety Review Board which includes senior Leaders and regulatory representatives
Ability to facilitate SMS training to all levels of the organization and present technical information and/or materials
Work closely and effectively with team members and other departments
May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders

Prior aviation maintenance and CASS experience
Airframe & Powerplant license
Expert level experience, expansive and far reaching knowledge in: Working in the airline industry across multiple Operations Departments and/or business processes (Technical Operations, Flight Operations, Ground Operations, Inflight), Project/Program Management, Safety Management System (SMS)