Safety Manager

Pivotal is the leader in the emerging market of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the Black Fly aircraft the world's first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market.

Efficient, compact, and simple, Pivotal aircraft are designed for a wide range of consumer, public service, and defense applications. Our distinctive tilt-aircraft architecture and scalable platform have been flying for over 10 years. Last year we announced our next-generation aircraft, the Helix, which is rapidly progressing toward general release and scalable production in early 2026.

Mobility is one of the most highly-valued areas of modern technology investments. This is the right company, in the right space, the right strategy, at the right time. If you are ready for adventure, we invite you to join our amazing team and grow with us.

• Maintain and evolve the company SMS in alignment with FAA Part 5 principles
• Ensure clear safety accountability and reporting pathways
• Provide direct reporting to the Accountable Executive, Leadership Teamand Safety Review Board
• Maintain the company Safety Policy and safety objectives
• Ensure regulatory alignment with applicable FAA, OSHA, and AS9100D frameworks
• Own SRM ticket intake, triage, investigation, and corrective action tracking
• Facilitate hazard identification workshops across flight, engineering, and manufacturing
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) using structured methodologies
• Evaluate operational, manufacturing, and facility risks prior to new activities
• Support risk assessment during configuration changes and new production workflows
• Develop and track leading and lagging safety indicators
• Maintain safety dashboards and recurring executive reporting
• Conduct internal safety audits and compliance checks
• Monitor effectiveness of corrective actions
• Maintain risk registers and hazard logs
• Partner with Quality to ensure traceability of safety-related findings
• Lead SMS and EH&S training programs
• Strengthen just culture and proactive hazard reporting
• Conduct regular safety walks across hangars and production areas
• Facilitate Safety Review Boards and cross-functional safety forums
• Lead EH&S programs across hangars, labs, battery charging areas, and office and production spaces
• Develop Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) for manufacturing and assembly processes
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to standardize safe work practices
• Ensure safe handling of batteries, tooling, lifting/rigging, and high-voltage systems
• Coordinate emergency response preparedness and drills
• Maintain OSHA compliance and environmental controls
• This role does not perform aircraft system safety analysis (FHA, FTA, SSA), but partners closely with System Safety Engineering.

• Strong debugging and systems-level thinking
• 5+ years experience in aviation, aerospace, or regulated industrial safety
• Hands‑on experience implementing or operating SMS (FAA Part 5 preferred)
• Experience in manufacturing or production safety environments
• Experience conducting formal investigations and root cause analysis
• Familiarity with FAA‑regulated operations (Part 21, 23, 121, 135, experimental, or military)
• Working knowledge of OSHA and workplace safety regulations
• Experience with safety data analysis and trend monitoring
• Strong technical and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams

• Certification in safety management or related field is preferred.
• Previous experience leading EH&S, assisting and developing Job Hazard Analysis, audits plans, rigging plans, and various plans and permits is a plus.
• CSP, OSHA 30, or similar certification
• Experience in aerospace production under AS9100D
• Experience in high‑voltage, battery, or electric propulsion environments

• Demonstrates a proactive safety mindset by embedding safety into daily operations, identifying and mitigating risks through assessments and training, encouraging open dialogue on safety concerns, and continuously improving protocols to ensure a safe work environment.
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