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 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 Vice President, Safety 
• Investigate and provide necessary follow up on reports received from the various company reporting systems as directed by the 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 the 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 Vice President, Safety 
• Other Duties as assigned 

Additional Job Requirements 

Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling – 50% 

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s 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; equivalent 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 or line mechanic 

• 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