Director of Aviation Safety

Position Summary

The Director of Aviation Safety is the principal point of contact within MXA for safety matters relating to flight operations and ground safety. This role is responsible for developing, operating, and continuously improving the MXA Safety Management System (SMS). Oversees and manages the effectiveness of SMS programs for MXA. Conducts and/or supervises safety investigations; initiates corrective actions when necessary, developing and promoting safety policies and procedures to prevent personal injury and property losses resulting from accidents and incidents. This role is responsible for all aspects of the Aviation and Ground Safety Programs. This position will also oversee all safety training programs, to include local ground safety training programs, including all mandated OSHA health and safety training at the MRO and FBO.

Business Unit Overview

Metrea Executive Aviation (MXA) has established itself as a versatile force in the business aviation industry, offering an array of specialized services. It operates four business units across the spectrum of business aviation. Providing Part 135 Charter, Aircraft Management, Part 145 Repair Services, and Fixed Based Operations (FBO). Operating as a subsidiary of Metrea, a defense company with a mission to harness commercial innovation for national security challenges. MXA This multi-faceted approach allows MXA to deliver value-enhancing core services while simultaneously evolving to augment enterprise capabilities, fully aligned with Metrea's strategic vision of delivering effects-as-a-service across multiple domains.

Metrea Enterprise Overview

Metrea is a defense company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for the hardest problems in national security. With deep mission expertise, Metrea focuses on delivering effects as-a- service across a spectrum of domains including Air, Space, Electromagnetic & Cyber, and Simulation. Metrea Management provides central services to 12 global business units via Operations, Solutions, Strategy, Legal, and Finance teams.

Essential Functions Statements

• Responsible for establishing safety policies and procedures
• Responsible for the development, management, and continuous improvement of the Safety Management System (SMS).
• Creating and distributing aviation safety papers and briefings focusing on operational risks and trend analysis, ensuring compliance with FAA, OSHA, state, and local directives and regulations, and standardizing safety policies and practices in aviation safety. Creating and distributing aviation safety papers and briefings focusinf on operational risks, trend analysis, ensuring compliance with FAA, OSHA, state amd local directives and regulations, and standardizing of aviation safety policies and practices.
• Develop, enhance, and manage MXA's SMS and safety culture, including Aviation and Aviation Ground Risk Analysis and MXA's safety reporting system.

• Design, publish, and implement program-specific addendums to the MXA SMS manual as required
  
• Build and enhance the MXA Deployed Operations Emergency Response Plan, inclusive of program- specific addendums.
• Develop and implement applicable training materials to ensure the effectiveness of the MXA's SMS and the growth of MXA's safety culture.
• Maintain close contact with our distributed pilots and operators to identify safety and environmental hazards, risks, and promote the reduction or elimination of potentially hazardous conditions that may lead to safety issues and related financial losses.
• Advise the executive management team on all safety related matters that could impact operations.
• Oversee the MXA aviation safety council.
• Conduct internal safety audits in accordance with all applicable directives and regulations.
• Responsible for ensuring all safety related investigations are completed in a thorough and timely manner.

Competency Statements

• Must have extensive knowledge of aviation safety management policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Must be able to continually evaluate the efficiency of the SMS and implement improvement processes, ensuring the growth of Metrea's SMS and safety culture.
• Must have extensive knowledge in supporting aviation operations in austere locations to include but not limited to, the rigors and safety issues associated with extended rotation periods and continuous daily flight operations in support of government contracts.
• Must exercise strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to accurately interface with military and civilian customers, contractors, and aircrews.
• Must be able to use analytical ability to interpret safety trends.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Must exhibit the ability to learn and perform "on-the-fly" due to the dynamic nature of the mission and must be familiar with theater tactical SOPs and ROEs as directed by the customer.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to multitask in high-stress situations/environments while maintaining composure.
• Coordinate all safety-related activities within the requirements of the SMS program with respect to mission requirements and Metrea contracts to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Report and investigate aircraft, ground safety, and environmental accidents to determine the cause of the accident and formulate recommendations to help prevent similar mishaps in the future.
• Detailed data entry in the Baldwin SMS of technical information as necessary for assisting in the monitoring of mishap reports to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Perform duties as an active member of an aircraft accident board, as needed.
• Carry out duties as the lead Aviation Safety Representative responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Perform routine OCONUS travel and within CONUS travel as required.
• Conduct other tasks as identified by the MXA President.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility 

Yes

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours, and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs. Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on-call and available as business needs require. Non-Exempt employees may be required to work over 40 hours per week with approval from the department manager.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

This is a largely sedentary role; however, some physical abilities may be required.

Facility Location:

MXA Headquarters, Remote. Preferably located in TPA area.

Travel

Travel requirements are: 15%

Required Education, Experience and Certificates
 

Education: B.A./B.S. degree from a four-year college or university in a related field and/or combination of education and related experience.

Experience:

• Seven (7) years of experience in an aviation administration function dealing with safety matters.
• Combined supervisory experience at a higher level in one of the following roles:
  • Three (3) years Aviation Safety Officer -or-
  • Seven (7) years of United States Military Aviation Operational experience

Certificates and Licenses:

Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint Project, and Visio). Preferred Education, Experience and Certificates

Education:

• Master’s Degree in Safety Engineering; -OR- demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with at least four (4) years of previous relevant work experience.
• Graduate from a DoD Aviation Safety Officers' course with Accident Investigations, or FAA, NTSB, DOT, or accredited university equivalent.

Experience:

• Qualify to monitor flight operations, training, and performance firsthand.
• Two years' experience as a manager or Director of an aviation centric Safety Management System (SMS).
• Knowledge and experience with the implementation of SMS.
• Received formal flight safety training and accident investigation from a recognizable entity.
• Knowledge of all areas of aircraft maintenance, flight operations, ground operations, and regulations governing DOD aviation
• Knowledge of external agencies (including FAA, NTSB, ICAO, EASA, etc.)
• Familiarity with DCMA 8210.01
• Leading safety-related meetings, including planning, action planning, and follow-up, managing a safety cross-functional project team.
• Experience providing safety training to personnel including the use of SMS and creating and fostering a proactive safety culture.

• Making presentations to senior leadership
• Leading an investigative team.
• Demonstrating the ability to act as a Safety officer for the organization, both internally and externally.
• Demonstrating knowledge of risk management principles and root cause analysis.
• Managing a safety program with a focus on continuous improvement
• Extensive experience in risk management and mitigation.
• Understanding of aviation related quality assurance programs.
• Prior military/contractor aviation support experience Certificates and Licenses:

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Must be able to accomplish all duties with little or no assistance.

Must have a good command of the English language, oral and written.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Employee must be a U.S. citizen.

Employee must have and maintain a U.S. Passport.

AAP/EEO Statement

Metrea Executive Aviation (MAM) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.