Flight Safety Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

Reports directly to the EAMS Director Regulatory Compliance (SMS Safety Manager). Coordinates the corporate units SMS activities by taking part in field investigations performing data gathering monitoring and analysis. Advises the department regarding technical and / or operational issues affecting flight safety and represents the company by attending meetings with customers authorities and the industry in general. Visits Operators and their respective Flight Safety Officers promoting and participating in safety-related meetings. Performs technical and statistical analysis and studies whenever applicable. Supports the promotion of Safety within EAMS.

RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES :

Interacts with customers and authorities for flight safety-related data gathering.

Meets with customers authorities and industry organizations / companies on flight safety-related common matters.

Takes part in the investigations involving Embraer Products representing the Brazilian authority when required as per the rules of ICAO Annex 13.

Represents the company in Aviation Safety conferences and other events in coordination with Air Safety headquarters.

Issues documents such as mission reports investigation reports company submission to investigations monthly summary reports and others interfacing with the headquarters as needed.

Creates and delivers papers presentations training and other safety-related material.

Supports the department on risk assessment analysis and devising of mitigation strategies. Maintains a current state of all required SMS documents relevant to all EAMS units.

Analyze and monitor flight safety related data.

Manage the SMS training program for the EAMS units.

Creates and facilitates SMS training courses for flight safety agents (FSA) senior leaders (SRB) technical leads and technical staff.

Serves as the corporate SMS Coordinator for all EAMS Units

Coordinate and facilitate monthly safety review board (SRB) meetings.

Manage the corporate safety program (SP) Prevention Reports relevant to the EAMS unit.

Manage the FSA accreditation process.

Mentor and guide FSAs in the effective execution of their duties and responsibilities.

Promote interaction between corporate Embraer units customers and relevant safety related lessons learned.

Coordinate and facilitate the monthly safety action group (SAG) meetings.

Fulfills other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the SMS Safety Manager.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education :

BA or BS degree Preferably in Aeronautical Science or Engineering.

Certified Pilot Preferred

A&P certificate - Preferred

Experience :

Generally 7-10 years within the aviation industry 3 of which are in a management position; familiar with company policy and procedures basic knowledge of product liability principles; basic knowledge of quality management systems including RCCA principles and investigative practices.

Experience with safety data collection data assimilation data analysis and data report generation.

Currently accredited as a corporate Flight Safety Agent or equivalent.

Experience in developing training materials and facilitating training events.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities :

Procedural knowledge of aviation accident investigation.

Comprehension understanding and effective application of broad practices associated within the field of safety management systems.

Ability to effectively complete complex work assignments.

Familiar with Embraer products and ICAO Annex 13 rules.

Familiar with repair station and airline operational environments.

Attentive and with ability to work under pressure / stress during critical situations.

Advanced written and oral communication skills.

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers authorities industry and other employees of the organization.

Advanced MS-Office products computer skills.

Knowledge of Embraer system of manuals related to the corporate safety program.

Embraer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Microsoft Office,Computer Skills,Construction Experience,Food Safety Experience,Root cause Analysis,Microsoft Powerpoint,OSHA,Child Protective Services,EPA,Unity,EHS,Manufacturing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1