Maintenance SMS Analyst

Job Title: Maintenance SMS Analyst

Department: Safety

Reports to: Director of Safety

Location: Ypsilanti, MI (YIP)

Duties and Responsibilities

• The SMS Data Analyst reports to the Director of Airline Safety
• Collect, analyze, and manage data being received from various departments.
• Perform trend analysis and make recommendations to the Director of Maintenance and Director of Quality Control.
• Enter SMS related information into ETQ Reliance database.
• Collect and analyze maintenance event data to raise awareness of operational risks and to facilitate the application of corrective actions that mitigate those risks.
• Assist in the administration and management of the Safety Reporting System, safety reports, safety risk assessments, and root cause analysis.
• Acquire, analyze, and present shared and reported safety information with subject-matter experts and department leadership via cross departmental communications.
• Assists with Maintenance Reporting Programs such as ASAP, VDRP, MEDA, and maintenance safety reporting.
• Prepare reports that include the facts, analysis, conclusions, findings, and recommendations associated with reported events.
• Prepare reports and presentations as required.
• Conduct research in support of event-specific regulatory issues.
• Assure corrective measures are executed and tracked to final resolution.
• Evaluate safety report data and create reports identifying trends and risks.
• Track and trend monthly and yearly metrics.

Minimum Qualifications

• 4-year degree from an accredited university or 5+ years additional relevant experience
• 4+ years' experience in Part 121 Airline Maintenance or comparable aviation experience

• 4+ years' experience with data analytics, risk management, or Safety Management Systems (SMS) under FAR Part 5, and audits
• Advanced skills in computer programs or computer programming
• Experience in compiling reports and metrics necessary to track safety trends across multiple platforms.
• Experience in tracking and trending compliance metrics, objectives, and occurrences.
• Experience in managing the collection and analysis of data including interpreting data, identifying trends, and evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of company operations.
• Working knowledge of regulations governing commercial aviation
• Ability to acquire, analyze, and present information gained through independent research, coordination with team members, discussions with subject-matter experts, or others through appropriate methods.
• Ability to conduct or support data and/or analyses to provide meaningful and actionable insight that improve Kalitta Air’s safety performance.
• Skilled in business intelligence and/or data reporting tools
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite
• High performance orientation, ability to work well under pressure, prioritize projects, meet deadlines, and maintain flexibility.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
• Self-starter must have a positive attitude and strong desire for success and work well with others.
• Ability to work under stress in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Must have the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Available for occasional overnight travel (5%)