Aviation Safety Senior Manager Jobs

Clay Lacy Aviation

Location:
United States, Van Nuys

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

134615.39 - 163010.83 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Aviation Safety Senior Manager at CLA plays a pivotal role in our commitment to excellence. Reporting directly to the VP of Safety, Quality, and Continuous Improvement, this position carries the responsibility of the development and execution of CLA Safety Aviation Programs across all CLA facilities, business lines, and locations nationwide. Beyond ensuring compliance, the Senior Manager will champion the establishment of a robust safety culture, driving continuous improvement initiatives that permeate every aspect of our operations. This leadership position focuses on raising standards, fostering innovation, and instilling a proactive approach to safety that establishes parameters for best practices within the aviation industry.

Job Responsibility:

Manage and enhance Aviation Safety Programs, including Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA), FAA Aviation Safety Action Plan (ASAP) and the Emergency Response Plan (ERP)
Act as the ASAP gatekeeper, fostering collaboration with operational departments and regulatory authorities (FAA, NTSB, ICAO, etc.)
Manage the ASAP Event Review Committee (ERC), ensuring data confidentiality and compliance
Conduct FOQA data analysis to support Flight Operations training and lessons learned
Serve as the ERP coordinator and company training specialist
Manage the company’s Safety Management System (SMS), aligning with FAA SMS requirements: Safety Policy, Risk Management, Assurance, and Promotion
Analyze flight operations safety data, identify hazards, and develop recommendations based on trends, statistics, and audit results
Investigate flight operations safety-related incidents, determine root causes, and implement preventive measures
Track corrective actions following inspections or hazard identification, ensuring effective resolution
Maintain and update SMS regularly, auditing its effectiveness and ensuring compliance
Prepare monthly reports on SMS performance, including investigation findings and safety initiatives
Monitor risk controls for effectiveness and continuous improvement
Manage safety audit programs, including charter vendor evaluations, external audits (FAA, EASA, Wyvern, IS-BAO, ARGUS and others) and the Internal Evaluation Program (IEP)
Ensure that corrective and preventive actions are taken on all audit nonconformities and audit findings in a qualitative and efficient time frame
Support Flight Operations and Maintenance safety initiatives, including Crew Fatigue Program, Manual Standardization, and Flight Risk Assessment Tool (FRAT)
Research industry best practices to enhance training programs, onboarding, policies, and procedures
Support area P&L and budget
Mentor and develop the Safety team, fostering leadership growth and succession planning

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
At least 5 years of progressive experience in business aircraft management, flight operations, airlines, or charter operations
Strong knowledge of flight operations under Part 135 or Part 121 regulations
Experience in flight operations’ safety management and aviation safety programs
Must pass Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Background Check

Nice to have:

Master’s degree in engineering, business administration, aviation management, or related field
Experience in developing data-driven solutions and implementing change management strategies
FAA credentials, such as: 1) Private Pilot, Commercial Pilot, or Airline Transport Pilot certificate, 2) Mechanic certificate, or 3) Aircraft Dispatcher certificate

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 07, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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