Manager Air Safety

Job Summary

The Manager, Air Safety is the corporate-wide focal point for day-to-day management of all Air Safety activities. This department is the focal point for Cirrus Safety Management Systems (SMS) activities and safety oversight of continuous operational safety performance of Cirrus aircraft, and to identify opportunities for safety improvement. The Manager works closely with the department director, and coordinates closely with many other departments including engineering, field service, and flight test to achieve these goals. The Manager also works closely with the Senior Air Safety Investigator in investigating incidents and accidents, and directly manages all investigation follow up activities to include submitting design enhancements. The Manager also provides Air Safety Investigator (ASI) support to Cirrus incidents and accidents by participating as an ASI when needed.

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

Manager Duties

• Respond on short notice to issues that affect flight safety by coordinating immediate response as the leader of the internal coordination meeting (SORT process)
• Manage department and IT resources to support all internal safety committees, board and management committees as necessary with safety data analysis
  • Draw conclusions from this data to substantiate appropriate follow-up actions across the spectrum of design, production, maintenance, and flight operations by coordinating corporate expertise
• Identify fleet wide issues and pursue solutions
• Manage corporate safety database, network data storage and online teams
• Recommend design/procedure/maintenance improvements based on investigations
• Manage accident report and database workload to ensure timely completion of internal reports and external submissions
• Manage Recoverable Data Module (RDM) software design, maintenance processes and provide training and assistance in data recovery and analysis
• Provide assistance and expertise to the legal department in support of all litigation aspects including on-site wreckage examinations and depositions/expert witness testimony
• Update company Safety Management System (SMS) processes including department SMS documentation, BowTie Hazard Registers and Risk Analysis’ as applicable
• Provide internal and industry level briefings on Cirrus safety results and initiatives
• Manage department personnel actions, resources and budget
• Manage related administrative activities including issue tracking (JIRA tickets), service bulletins/advisories, service manuals, pilot manuals, etc.

ASI Duties:

• Coordinate with the Senior ASI to provide on-call duties involving short notice travel domestically & internationally
• On site accident investigation in austere conditions
• Perform necessary parts removal in a field environment using hand tools to include rendering pyrotechnics and other systems inert on damaged aircraft
• Proficiently document and gather physical evidence through use of photography, note taking, and other methods
• Work with varied government agency representatives during an investigation
• Ability to write clear and concise factual reports
• Ability to display and interpret stored data from mishap aircraft
• Work with cross-functional teams within company to assess risk, determine root cause, and develop containment and corrective actions as needed for reported safety issues and those identified in the course of investigating accidents and incidents
• Create and present information to various internal and external parties

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge and understanding of aviation safety programs, including Safety Management System (SMS), Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP), and Flight Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA)
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• PC Skills, including MS office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/and or Experience

• Minimum of combined 10 years full time aviation experience in air safety, aircraft field or factory service center maintenance and/or accident investigations.
• Ability and experience in analyzing complex aircraft systems and integrated software systems
• Cirrus SR2X or SF50 aircraft experience a plus
• Licensed Airframe & Powerplant License preferred
• Prior experience investigating aircraft accidents/incidents or AOG aircraft with a GAMA organization, FAA, or NTSB desired
• Licensed pilot with IFR rating desired (currency not reqd.)
• Bachelor of Science degree preferred

Licensure/Certifications:

• Preferred:
  • Private Pilot’s license or greater
  • Certification in Safety Management System (SMS)

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

• Extensive working knowledge of applicable FAA, ICAO, NTSB regulations
• NFPA, NAS, and DCMA regulations
• Familiarity with aircraft design, systems, aerodynamics, and operations
• Demonstrated ability to work with senior executives and with senior management and technical representatives from regulatory/investigative agencies

Decision Making, Complexity:

• A senior leader who can work independently to establish Safety priorities, deploy organizational structures and develop program offerings. Provide feedback on effectiveness to the Executive Committee and CEO. Work with colleagues internationally to harmonize safety concepts across the Cirrus team. Achieve world-class safety performance and create benchmark frameworks for others to follow.

Competencies:

Balances Stakeholders: Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders.

Builds Effective Teams: Builds strong effective teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.

Drives Results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.

Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments

Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.

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 position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.