Deputy Director of Safety

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Regular Full-Time Scottsdale, AZ, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

The Deputy Director of Safety supports the Director of Safety in the development, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of the organization's corporate safety programs. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable FAA regulations, OSHA safety and health standards, accreditation standards, and industry best practices while fostering a proactive safety culture throughout the organization.

The Deputy Director of Safety serves as a key leader in managing the Safety Management System (SMS), Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP), Emergency Response Program (ERP), Internal Evaluation Program (IEP), audit processes, and safety risk management activities for fixed-wing air ambulance operations conducted under 14 CFR Parts 135 and 91.

• Assist in the administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the company Safety Management System (SMS).
• Monitor compliance with FAA SMS requirements and industry best practices.
• Facilitate safety risk management (SRM) activities, including hazard identification, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.
• Track and analyze safety performance indicators (SPIs) and safety performance targets (SPTs).
• Conduct trend analysis and prepare safety performance reports for executive leadership.
• Promote a positive safety culture through employee engagement and communication initiatives.

• Maintain adherence to OSHA safety and health standards.
• Monitor compliance with all applicable FAA regulations, including 14 CFR Part 135 and Part 91 requirements.
• Maintain current knowledge of FAA guidance, advisory circulars, policy changes, and industry standards.
• Support interactions with FAA Principal Inspectors and regulatory authorities.
• Assist in preparing for FAA inspections, audits, and surveillance activities.
• Ensure corrective actions resulting from regulatory findings are effectively implemented and tracked.

• Maintain organizational compliance with:
  • EURAMI standards
  • NAAMTA standards
  • ARGUS Platinum/PROS standards
  • Applicable CAMTS-related aviation requirements, if applicable
• Coordinate accreditation preparation, site visits, audits, and corrective action plans.
• Monitor evolving industry standards and recommend improvements to organizational safety programs.

• Manage the day-to-day administration of the Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP).
• Coordinate Event Review Committee (ERC) activities.
• Review and process ASAP reports while maintaining confidentiality protection.
• Identify trends and recommend corrective actions based on ASAP data.
• Promote voluntary reporting and non-punitive safety reporting principles.

• Manage and maintain the Aviation Emergency Response Program.
• Conduct periodic reviews and updates of emergency response plans.
• Coordinate emergency response training, drills, and exercises.
• Evaluate exercise performance and implement lessons learned.
• Support actual emergency response activations as required.

• Administer and continuously improve the Internal Evaluation Program.
• Develop and maintain audit schedules covering all operational departments.
• Conduct internal audits of flight operations, maintenance, dispatch, training, quality assurance, and safety programs.
• Identify compliance gaps, systemic risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor corrective action plans and verify effectiveness of implemented solutions.
• Prepare audit reports and executive summaries.

• Lead or support investigations involving incidents, accidents, hazards, and operational irregularities.
• Conduct root cause analysis and identify contributing factors.
• Develop corrective and preventive action recommendations.
• Ensure investigation documentation is completed accurately and maintained appropriately.
• Monitor effectiveness of implemented mitigations.

• Assist in developing and delivering safety training programs.
• Conduct safety briefings, workshops, and educational initiatives.
• Promote employee participation in safety reporting…