Safety Investigator, Senior (NJUS)

Join the NetJets Team

NetJets, the global private aviation leader for more than 60 years, provides the pinnacle of private travel, defined by a signature commitment to unwavering safety, personalized service, and reliable global access. Discover why NetJets is the ultimate career destination, offering exceptional benefits and growth opportunities.

Purpose of Position

The Safety Investigator, Senior serves as a subject matter expert within the NetJets Safety organization and plays a critical role in the execution and continuous improvement of the comprehensive NetJets Safety Program. This role independently leads complex safety investigations, including high-risk incidents and accidents; provides expert-level facilitation of the Safety Risk Management (SRM) process; and influences operational decision-making through data-driven safety analysis and strategic recommendations.
The Senior Safety Investigator works closely with operational partners, regulatory agencies, and industry stakeholders, and provides guidance and mentorship to less-experienced investigators while supporting the Safety Investigations Manager in advancing organizational safety objectives.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Independently lead and manage complex, high-risk, or high-visibility safety investigations, including accidents, serious incidents, and irregular operational events, conducted both on-site and remotely
• Ability to travel as needed with little to no notice to support safety investigations
• Determine investigation scope, methodology, and data sources; evaluate human, procedural, technical, and organizational factors; and develop defensible conclusions and recommendations
• Prepare comprehensive investigation reports suitable for executive leadership review and regulatory or external partner engagement
• Perform advanced analysis of operational and technical data to identify trends, systemic hazards, and emerging risks related to incidents, accidents, and irregular events
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable safety insights and strategic recommendations to inform operational and leadership decision-making
• Lead and support complex, multi-disciplinary safety risk analyses and risk assessments stemming from investigations or significant operational changes, ensuring clear articulation of risk, assumptions, and decision-support information for leadership
• Serve as a senior technical expert and facilitator supporting the Safety Risk Management (SRM) process by leading hazard identification and safety risk analysis activities related to investigations, irregular events, and emerging operational risks
• Actively partner with operational departments to design, implement, and evaluate Safety Enhancements that reduce operational risk and improve safety performance
• Support continuous improvement of safety data collection, analytical methodologies, and reporting processes
• Lead the development and delivery of safety training, briefings, and presentations, and support the strategy, content, and execution of Safety Meetings for diverse employee audiences, including leadership-level forums
• Provide technical guidance and informal mentoring to junior investigators and team members, promoting consistency, knowledge sharing, and investigative excellence across the function

Note:

It is not possible to list all required job duties on this form. There may be other important duties assigned, depending on the position. For a list of essential job functions, please refer to the essential functions document for this job.

Education

Bachelor's in Aviation Management or Business Administration

Certifications and Licenses

FAA Commercial Instrument

Years of Experience

4-6 years of experience

Core Competencies

Adaptability
Collaboration
Curiosity
Service-Oriented
Strives For Positive Results

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other (KSAOs)

• Demonstrated ability to operate independently, exercising sound judgment and discretion in complex, high-consequence situations
• Advanced experience responding to irregular events and conducting comprehensive safety risk assessments
• Strong working knowledge of safety analysis methodologies, hazard identification, and risk trending
• Proven ability to evaluate ambiguous or incomplete information and develop defensible safety recommendations
• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, time-sensitive environment
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and Federal Aviation Regulations
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively, interacting tactfully with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and interact effectively with senior leadership, regulators, and external stakeholders
• Strong public speaking and facilitation skills, including presentations to large and senior-level audiences
• Exceptional personal and professional integrity with strict adherence to confidentiality standards
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare executive-level reports and deliver effective presentations
• Strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and related analytical tools

How NetJets Supports You

NetJets is proud to provide a variety of attractive benefits to our employees, including many at no cost. Employees have access to no cost options including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, with access to robust networks of nationwide providers. NetJets offers benefits so you can LIVE WELL -a comprehensive package to support your Mind, Body, and Life.

Our comprehensive suite of benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Healthcare Advocacy
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution
• Wellness Programs & Discounts
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave of Absence
• Life and Accident Insurance
• Voluntary benefits (financial protection plans)
• 401(k) plan, with 67% of every dollar you contribute matched by NetJets
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Legal Plan
• Identity Theft Protection Plans
• Pet Insurance
• Family & Caregiving Support