Director Regional Safety

Job Summary

Responsible and accountable to the Sr. Director, Corporate Safety. Serves as the primary point of contact for all safety related issues within their assigned region. Will assist in communicating corporate safety philosophy and initiatives to company personnel and customers, promoting behaviors and competencies that lead to a culture of safety and sound environment practices. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following: 

• work with and provide leadership to Field Safety Representatives within their assigned region 
• Performs aircraft investigations and technical analysis with company, customer and safety investigation boards to document quality requirements
• Documents findings, root cause and recommendations for safety, investigative and regulatory reports
• Facilitate Risk Assessments for any Safety investigations and/or reports, or as assigned by the Sr Vice President, Safety
• Review identified system and regional safety trends, hazards and related risks to operations within their assigned region
• Perform Base QA and follow- up audits as assigned by the Sr. Vice President, Safety 
• Investigate and provide necessary follow up on reports received from the various company reporting systems as directed by the Sr Vice President, Safety
• Maintain familiarization with regulatory guidance and requirements related to FAA, OSHA, and other Regulatory Statues
• Participate in the Safety Review Board and Corporate Safety Committee to review trends, safety reports, and risk assessments for action items/recommendations
• Provide education to assigned regional personnel on all aspects of the Air Methods SMS program to include Safety Reporting and Risk Assessments
• Assist the Internal Evaluation Program (IEP) team in performing follow-up audits for corrective actions within their assigned region
• Perform/participate in Incident and/or accident investigations as assigned by Sr Vice President, Safety
• Act as the Air Methods' Safety Department representative for HBS and ADM customers within their assigned region
• Participate in Emergency Response drills as required by the Sr Vice President, Safety
• Other Duties as assigned

Additional Job Requirements

• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling- 50%

Subject to applicable laws and Air Methods' policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods' employment practices and policies. 

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises employees in the Safety Department. Carries out Supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, selecting, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems. For Exempt Managers: Managers that carry out these responsibilities for two or more employees will have significant input in hiring and termination decisions. 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position. 

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or University in Aviation Safety or other related fields and ten years related experience and/or training; equivalents combination of education and experience
• Five (5) or more years of operational experience within air medical transportation operations
• Must meet the minimum experience required to be qualified as a line pilot, line mechanic or flight clinician
• Previous experience as an air medical services pilot and/or mechanic, preferred 
• Previous supervisory experience 

Skills

• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations, General Operations Manual, Pilot Training Programs, Safety Programs, Maintenance Administration, and company manuals. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated knowledge of Aviation Safety Management System processes
• Sound judgment and objectivity in decision-making
• Ability to create an environment that demonstrates teamwork and professionalism

Computer Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• None

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)