Safety Manager

Responsibilities

Maintain and evolve the company SMS in alignment with FAA Part 5 principles 
Ensure clear safety accountability and reporting pathways 
Provide direct reporting to the Accountable Executive, Leadership Team and Safety Review Board 
Maintain the company Safety Policy and safety objectives 
Ensure regulatory alignment with applicable FAA, OSHA, and AS9100D frameworks 
Own SRM ticket intake, triage, investigation, and corrective action tracking 
Facilitate hazard identification workshops across flight, engineering, and manufacturing 
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) using structured methodologies 
Evaluate operational, manufacturing, and facility risks prior to new activities 
Support risk assessment during configuration changes and new production workflows 
Develop and track leading and lagging safety indicators 
Maintain safety dashboards and recurring executive reporting 
Conduct internal safety audits and compliance checks 
Monitor effectiveness of corrective actions 
Maintain risk registers and hazard logs 
Partner with Quality to ensure traceability of safety-related findings 
Lead SMS and EH&S training programs 
Strengthen just culture and proactive hazard reporting 
Conduct regular safety walks across hangars and production areas 
Facilitate Safety Review Boards and cross-functional safety forums 
Lead EH&S programs across hangars, labs, battery charging areas, and office and production spaces 
Develop Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) for manufacturing and assembly processes 
Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to standardize safe work practices 
Ensure safe handling of batteries, tooling, lifting/rigging, and high-voltage systems 
Coordinate emergency response preparedness and drills 
Maintain OSHA compliance and environmental controls 
This role does not perform aircraft system safety analysis (FHA, FTA, SSA), but partners closely with System Safety Engineering. 

Qualifications

Strong debugging and systems-level thinking
5+ years experience in aviation, aerospace, or regulated industrial safety 
Hands-on experience implementing or operating SMS (FAA Part 5 preferred) 
Experience in manufacturing or production safety environments 
Experience conducting formal investigations and root cause analysis 
Familiarity with FAA-regulated operations (Part 21, 23, 121, 135, experimental, or military) 
Working knowledge of OSHA and workplace safety regulations 
Experience with safety data analysis and trend monitoring 
Strong technical and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams 

Preferred Qualifications

Certification in safety management or a related field is preferred. 
Previous experience leading EH&S, assisting and developing Job Hazard Analysis, audits plans, rigging plans, and various plans and permits is a plus. 
CSP, OSHA 30, or similar certification 
Experience in aerospace production under AS9100D 
Experience in high-voltage, battery, or electric propulsion environments 

Attributes aligned with Core Values

Demonstrates a proactive safety mindset by embedding safety into daily operations, identifying and mitigating risks through assessments and training, encouraging open dialogue on safety concerns, and continuously improving protocols to ensure a safe work environment.
Puts customers at the center of every action by deeply understanding their challenges, delivering exceptional value, and striving to exceed expectations to support their success as our core purpose.
Actively seeks and values diverse stakeholder perspectives, builds cross-functional relationships, and fosters trust through empathetic, fact-based communication—committing to shared decisions for the greater good.
Drives results with clarity and purpose by focusing on what matters most, adapting to change, taking initiative, and owning outcomes while aligning actions with a clear understanding of success at every level.
Navigates ambiguity with resilience and bold thinking, challenges the status quo, and combines innovative ideas with practical best practices to overcome obstacles and drive progress.
Fosters a high-performance culture grounded in respect, professionalism, and support—balancing high expectations with a healthy, collaborative environment and being a trusted, dependable teammate.