Aviation Safety Manager

Safety ManagerEssential Functions:Assists, plans, and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state and federal rules and regulations including the Department of the Army (DA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Department of Transportation (DOT)Advises Program Manager, Site Supervisor and other personnel on safety compliance concerns and preventative actionsPlans and implements training for employees in work site safety practicesMaintains safety files and recordsPerforms safety surveys and inspections, prepares written reports of findings and recommendations for corrective or preventive measures where indicated and follow up to ensure measures have been implementedConducts post-accident investigations and prepares reports identifying possible accident root cause and hazard analysisServes as site liaison for all outside local, state and federal regulatory agencies and vendors associated with safety and environmental programsProvides job hazard analysis for specific proceduresEnsures operational processes and procedures are being followedThe Safety Manager may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organizationSupervisory Responsibilities:This job has supervisory responsibilities over the site training officer (1 employee). Provides counsel and guidance to all employees regarding site safetyKnowledge, Skills, & Abilities:Intermediate to advanced computer skills specifically using Microsoft Office Suite; ability to learn additional computer skills or software programs. Working knowledge of advanced software applications is preferredAbility to enter data accurately into databases.Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Ability to write routine reports and correspondenceInterpersonal skills are necessary to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff. Will also routinely interact with other crew membersMust possess effective oral and technical written communication skills to clearly communicate information to others.Ability to use general office equipment such as fax, phone, copier, scanner, printers, etc.Ability to follow a process.Strong professional customer service skills, including active listening, prompt service and follow-up.Strong decision analysis and problem solving skills; ability to draw conclusions and justify decisions. Must be able to communicate issues to management.Ability to learn and understand corporate policies and procedures and how they relate to goals.Ability to perform basic mathematical computationsHigh degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independentlyAbility to multi-taskQualifications:Bachelor's degree in management, production management, aviation maintenance, professional aeronautics with technical specializations, aviation safety, or other related field.Minimum of 8 years of US Army aviation safety experienceMust be a graduate of the U.S. Army Safety Officers CourseAbility to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance.Aviation accident investigation experience.Highly Desirable:5 years of aviation research and development experienceOSHA #501 Certification preferred.Current or former US Army Aviator preferred.DCMA INST 9210.1 experience preferred.AS9110 experience preferred.Current Secret Security ClearanceWorking Environment:A fast-paced multi-tasking customer service oriented environment requiring a high degree of efficient and effective performance. Adaptability regarding schedule and task changes is necessary to accommodate changing priorities. Overtime may be required.Physical/Visual/Mental/Environmental Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Preference Statement:Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).Eeo Statement:Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits. Reasonable Accommodation It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.