Aviation Safety Manager

Hilcorp is a leading oil and gas production company maintaining in-house flight department operating a mixed fleet of fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters under 14 CFR Part 135 and Part 91 in support of executive transport, crew changes, surveillance, and offshore logistics.

Position Summary

The Aviation Safety Manager serves as the primary authority for all flight safety matters within the aviation department. This individual owns the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the department's Safety Management System (SMS); ensures full FAA regulatory compliance; leads hazard identification, risk management, and accident/incident investigations; and fosters a proactive, data-driven safety culture across all operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all four SMS pillars (Safety Policy, Safety Risk Management, Safety Assurance, Safety Promotion) in alignment with FAA AC 120-92 and ICAO Annex 19 standards
• Ensure compliance with 14 CFR Parts 91, 135, 43, and 49 CFR Part 830; serve as primary liaison with FAA CMO/FSDO
• Administer the confidential safety reporting system; monitor Safety Performance Indicators and trend data
• Lead Safety Risk Management analyses for new operations, routes, landing zones, and procedural changes
• Conduct internal safety audits and support external audits (FAA, IS-BAO, insurance, third-party)
• Lead accident/incident investigations using recognized methodologies (HFACS, BowTie, Root Cause Analysis); ensure NTSB reporting compliance
• Oversee Flight Data Monitoring/FOQA programs and emergency response planning, including annual drills
• Deliver safety training, meetings, newsletters, and awareness campaigns for all aviation personnel

Required Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of aviation safety science and best practices
• 5+ years in aviation operations with 2+ years in a dedicated safety role
• Demonstrated SMS development and management experience in a Part 135/91 environment
• Experience in either fixed-wing or rotary-wing operations
• Proven expertise in aviation safety audits, risk management, and investigations
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Safety or related discipline
• Oil and gas aviation experience, including offshore helicopter operations
• FAA pilot certificate (Commercial/ATP) or A&P certificate
• CSP, ARM, or equivalent safety certification; IS-BAO experience
• FOQA/FDM program experience

Working Conditions

In person in Anchorage, Alaska. Office-based with regular hangar, ramp, and platform visits. Occasional travel to remote sites and offshore platforms. Must be available for after-hours emergency response.