What are the responsibilities and job description for the SMS Program Advisor position at Wisk?
At Wisk, we're transforming the future of urban mobility through safe, all-electric, autonomous flight. We are a passionate team working together toward a sustainable future, solving high-impact problems that have never been solved before. By delivering everyday flight for everyone, we're making it possible to spend less time getting there and more time being there. If you want to be part of shaping the future of mobility, then read on!
We are looking for an SMS Program Advisor to join our team. The goal of an SMS Program Advisor at Wisk is to ensure that the Safety Management System is developed and functions through the design, manufacturing and testing processes, to include flight test, as well as test activities on rigs and simulators to support company programs. You will be part of the SMS team for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market. You will be an integral part of getting Wisk’s Safety Management System approved with the regulator.
Due to the nature of the work required for this position, this is an onsite opportunity. You will be required to work from our Fremont office.
In this role you will be part of the SMS team for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market. You will be an integral part of getting Wisk’s Safety Management System approved with the regulator. The position will work independently among the testing, production and engineering teams, in partnership with EHS and Quality to identify existing processes that can be leveraged for SMS functions, and build new processes when and where required. There will be other duties as assigned to support building the foundation for more advanced SMS functions.
What you will do:
Compensation and Benefits:
In addition to offering a great work environment and the opportunity to be part of the team making electric autonomous flight a reality, at Wisk, we offer excellent total rewards which include a competitive base salary, annual bonus, long term incentive, 401K, health benefits and much more.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay Range the Company expects to pay: $143,784 - $169,158 per year - The starting base salary within this range for this role varies based on factors such as your geographical location, and your relevant job-related experience that is consistent with a business necessity.
We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those from marginalized or underrepresented groups in the tech industry and aerospace, to apply for our job openings. We consider every candidate who shares our passion for making the impossible possible, even if they may not strictly meet all preferred requirements. We firmly believe that a diverse range of perspectives can profoundly influence both our product and our company culture.
Wisk HQ is located in Mountain View just a couple of hundred feet from Shoreline Lake and its surrounding walking/jogging trails. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 9 off Fridays for full-time employees throughout the year, flexible vacation time off, 11 company holidays, a 401(k) plan with 50% company matching vested immediately, commuter assistance, and education assistance. And on top of all that, we also offer a variety of perks such as free catered lunches, flight lessons, wellness allowances, snacks, drinks, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, and more.
To all recruitment agencies: Wisk Aero does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Wisk Aero employees, or any other organization location. Wisk Aero is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. Wisk Aero provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wisk Aero abides by applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 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.
Wisk Aero is an E-Verify employer.
We are looking for an SMS Program Advisor to join our team. The goal of an SMS Program Advisor at Wisk is to ensure that the Safety Management System is developed and functions through the design, manufacturing and testing processes, to include flight test, as well as test activities on rigs and simulators to support company programs. You will be part of the SMS team for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market. You will be an integral part of getting Wisk’s Safety Management System approved with the regulator.
Due to the nature of the work required for this position, this is an onsite opportunity. You will be required to work from our Fremont office.
In this role you will be part of the SMS team for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market. You will be an integral part of getting Wisk’s Safety Management System approved with the regulator. The position will work independently among the testing, production and engineering teams, in partnership with EHS and Quality to identify existing processes that can be leveraged for SMS functions, and build new processes when and where required. There will be other duties as assigned to support building the foundation for more advanced SMS functions.
What you will do:
- Conduct risk assessments and coaching subject matter experts in risk or hazard assessments across a wide cross section of tasks.
- Generate clear and concise documentation and visualizations to govern and report on Safety Management System.
- Train team members on SMS documentation in order to grow the safety culture within the company.
- Identify areas of improvement in safety processes and can develop plans to enact the changes.
- Discovering effective root cause analyses of events and incidents.
- Develop standardization of safety practices.
- You will lead Safety Management System Activities to implement and maintain an SMS across the OEM.
- Have a bachelors degree or equivalent, a plus if engineering or aviation safety field.
- At least 8 years system level safety experience. Flight or system test experience desired. Manufacturing, oil and gas, medical safety and other HRO safety experience will be considered.
- You have worked in regulated environments (121, 135, airport, test etc.)
- You have hands-on experience in safety risk management, internal safety communications and data visualizations.
- You have at least basic data analysis skills using python or visualization tools.
- You have experience influencing Safety Culture
- You are familiar with principles of safe operations in a high consequence environment.
Compensation and Benefits:
In addition to offering a great work environment and the opportunity to be part of the team making electric autonomous flight a reality, at Wisk, we offer excellent total rewards which include a competitive base salary, annual bonus, long term incentive, 401K, health benefits and much more.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay Range the Company expects to pay: $143,784 - $169,158 per year - The starting base salary within this range for this role varies based on factors such as your geographical location, and your relevant job-related experience that is consistent with a business necessity.
We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those from marginalized or underrepresented groups in the tech industry and aerospace, to apply for our job openings. We consider every candidate who shares our passion for making the impossible possible, even if they may not strictly meet all preferred requirements. We firmly believe that a diverse range of perspectives can profoundly influence both our product and our company culture.
Wisk HQ is located in Mountain View just a couple of hundred feet from Shoreline Lake and its surrounding walking/jogging trails. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 9 off Fridays for full-time employees throughout the year, flexible vacation time off, 11 company holidays, a 401(k) plan with 50% company matching vested immediately, commuter assistance, and education assistance. And on top of all that, we also offer a variety of perks such as free catered lunches, flight lessons, wellness allowances, snacks, drinks, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, and more.
To all recruitment agencies: Wisk Aero does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Wisk Aero employees, or any other organization location. Wisk Aero is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. Wisk Aero provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wisk Aero abides by applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 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.
Wisk Aero is an E-Verify employer.
Salary : $143,784 - $169,158
