Safety Auditor

Job Description

Job Description

TITLE : Safety Auditor

REPORTS TO:  VP, Director of safety 

OVERVIEW:

The Safety Auditor plays a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing GlobalX's commitment to safety and regulatory compliance. Reporting to the Director of Safety, this position is responsible for conducting remote and on-site audits of facilities, operations, maintenance, and stations. The Safety Auditor ensures adherence to safety protocols, investigates incidents, and provides recommendations for continuous improvement. This role is essential in fostering a proactive safety culture across the organization and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Safety Auditor reports to the Director of Safety and conducts remote and home audits of facilities, operations, maintenance, and stations. 

Responsibilities include :

• Conduct regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions, 
• Investigate accidents and incidents, perform root cause analysis, and develop strategies to prevent future occurrences, 
• Conduct updates and maintenance of the GlobalX SMS and ERP manuals, 
• Communicate safety programs, policies, and procedures to management and employees, 
• Train employees on safety procedures and provide ongoing education to promote a culture of safety awareness, 
• Stay up to date with industry best practices and regulatory requirements to ensure continuous improvement in safety standards, 
• Works in close liaison with Maintenance and Continuing Analysis and Surveillance Systems. 
• Other projects as assigned by the Director of Safety.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Required Qualifications:
  • Previous experience in aviation safety, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, auditing, maintenance, or a related aviation field.
  • Working knowledge of FAA regulations and aviation safety standards, preferably within a Part 121 airline environment.
  • Familiarity with Safety Management Systems (SMS), including safety reporting, hazard identification, and risk assessment.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify safety concerns and recommend corrective actions.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare audit reports, document findings, and communicate effectively with different departments.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet established deadlines.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Ability and willingness to travel to company locations to conduct on-site audits and inspections, as needed.

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous experience working in a Part 121 airline environment.
  • Experience conducting internal safety audits, inspections, or compliance reviews.
  • Familiarity with FAA oversight processes, including interactions with FAA Certificate Management Teams.
  • Knowledge of incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.
  • Familiarity with FAA Data Collection Tools or other aviation safety reporting and auditing systems.
  • Experience working with aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS), Emergency Response Plans (ERP), or Continuing Analysis and Surveillance Systems (CASS).
  • Relevant aviation safety, auditing, or quality assurance training or certifications.

PHYSICAL 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time. 

Global Crossing Airlines provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.