Program Manager Maintenance Safety

Working at Breeze Airways is an exciting endeavor and a serious commitment to bring “The World’s Nicest Airline” to life. We work cross-functionally with truly awesome Team Members to deliver on our mission: “To make the world of travel simple, affordable, and convenient. Improving our guests travel experience using technology, ingenuity and kindness.” The Program Manager Maintenance Safety is responsible for ensuring appropriate standards are established and maintained to provide the highest level of safety for Breeze’s Tech Ops workgroup. They report to the Manager of Ops Safety and have dotted‑line check‑ins with Breeze’s Part 119 Director of Quality. The Maintenance Safety Program Manager is a subject‑matter expert in maintenance safety practices and procedures for Breeze. As an individual contributor, they develop, implement, and lead innovative safety programs and processes. This role exercises considerable judgment to make safety‑related decisions to ensure aircraft maintenance is performed at the highest level of safety, in accordance with Breeze Airways policies and procedures, and aircraft manufacturer policies. Here’s what you’ll do Collaborate with Tech Ops QA on investigations, including leading investigations for incidents or events involving Breeze Tech Ops personnel or aircraft. Evaluate, review, and make recommendations resulting from incident/accident investigations and trend analysis of safety information. Manage safety reporting for the Tech Ops division by ensuring a robust, closed‑loop process (with escalation and feedback) for team‑member safety reporting. Partner with Tech Ops leadership to ensure robust analysis of safety performance risk, escalated trends, and effective visibility to risk‑control/mitigation progress. Facilitate the Safety Risk Assessment (SRA) process for Tech Ops and cross‑divisional workgroups. Track and trend all maintenance‑related OSHA events/reports and provide mitigation strategies. Manage Regionalized Safety Programs/Committees for maintenance operations. Represent the safety division at the Maintenance Continuing Analysis and Surveillance (CASS) meeting with safety trends and performance updates. Perform weekly hangar and maintenance line safety visits, as assigned, and report findings/recommendations to the Manager Operational Safety and Tech Ops leadership. Manage the Tech Ops Safety Promotion and Communication program, including safety bulletins, safety newsletters, front‑line awareness of occurrences, events, and trends. Assist the Safety team in preparing the Breeze emergency response program. Participate and represent Tech Ops safety at meetings such as: Safety Review Board (SRB) Aircraft Ground Damage Review Board (DRB) Weekly Safety Review (WSR) Employee Injury Review Board (EIRB) meeting Other Breeze Safety and Tech Ops meetings as needed Maintain proficiency in accident and incident investigative techniques, photographic documentation and technical skills, human factors continuing education, safety research, and investigation analysis. Perform all other duties/projects as assigned. Here’s what you need to be successful Minimum Qualifications 4 years of airline maintenance experience with large commercial or military aircraft. An FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings. Bachelor’s degree or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree. Demonstrated understanding of Breeze Airways safety standards and safe operation practices, or equivalent safety experience within the airline or transportation industry (14 CFR 1, the certificate holder’s operation specifications, and the manuals required by 121.133). Demonstrated experience with SMS concepts, including facilitation of SRM processes and risk assessments. Demonstrated ability to conduct investigations including interviewing, fact‑finding, and root cause analysis. Effective communication skills (verbal, written, and listening). Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Detail‑oriented and highly organized, with ability to multitask and work independently with limited guidance in a fast‑paced environment. Promote and represent Breeze’s value of Safety as an ambassador, supporting Breeze’s SMS program, Safety Policy and behavioural standards. Willingness to travel approximately 40% of the time. Preferred Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of experience developing policy and procedures and implementing changes within operations. Minimum of 2 years of safety program experience. Attended a recognised university safety degree programme or a comprehensive safety certificate programme from the U.S. Government, U.S. Armed Forces, or other recognised organisation. Experience presenting and analysing safety data including trend analysis and decision‑making from event and investigation reports. OSHA experience and training. Skills/Talents Proficient in Microsoft Office suite. Exemplifies Breeze’s safety culture, values, and mission. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent problem‑solving skills. Ability to work with individuals and teams at all levels in the organisation. Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office suite required. Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite preferred. Skilled in data analytics and intelligence software. High performance orientation, ability to work well under pressure, prioritise projects, meet deadlines, and maintain flexibility. Strong attention to detail, organisation, and time‑management skills. Flexibility to work on ad‑hoc projects. Potential need to work flexible hours and be available on short notice. Able to maintain a professional appearance. Must be an appropriate organisational fit for the Breeze culture. Perks of the Job Health, Vision and Dental Health Savings Account with Breeze Employee Match 401(k) with Breeze Employee Match PTO Travel on Breeze and other airlines too! 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