Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and administer aviation safety regulations, policies, and standards
- Evaluate aircraft maintenance and operational programs to ensure safety compliance and effectiveness
- Examine maintenance personnel for initial safety certifications and ongoing competency
- Assess training programs, facilities, equipment, and procedures for safety and compliance
- Conduct inspections, audits, and advisory activities related to aviation and ground safety
- Lead and support aircraft accident and incident investigations, including root cause analysis
- Develop risk management and mitigation strategies to prevent accidents and improve safety performance
- Prepare clear, concise reports on aviation, ground safety, and environmental incidents
- Conduct safety briefings, training sessions, and safety stand-down meetings
- Ensure compliance with applicable aviation safety regulations and standards
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Aviation or related field, or equivalent experience
- Graduate from the Army Aviation Safety Officer Course or a DOD Aviation Safety and Accident Investigation Course or college degree or certificate from an accredited College or University with a major in Aviation Safety including Basic Aviation Accident Investigation, Human Factors, Aviation Risk Management, Aviation Safety Program Management/SMS, and the Legal Aspects of Aviation.
- Develop and administer safety related regulations and standards pertaining to the maintenance and operation of aircraft including:br d. Examine maintenance personnel for initial safety certifications and continuing competence.
- Evaluate maintenance personnel training programs, equipment and facilities.
- Evaluate the operational aspect of programs used for aviation maintenance operations to determine adequacy of facilities, equipment, procedures and overall management to ensure safe maintenance and operation of aircraft.
- Extensive experience in risk management and mitigation Experience in conducting aircraft accident investigations.
- Perform a variety of other inspections, investigations, and advisory duties.
- Report and investigate aircraft, ground safety, and environmental accidents to determine the cause of the accident and formulate recommendations to help prevent similar mishaps in the future.
- Provide written reports which are clear, concise, and meaningful for all ground/aviation safety and environmental matters.
- Develop required reports, conduct briefings, safety training, and when directed conduct quarterly safety and semiannual safety stand down meetings.
- FAA Commercial Pilots License -Instrument, with at least 1,500 hours of in-aircraft flight time is highly desirable.
- Prior U.S. Military or DOD Aviation Safety Officer Experience is highly desirable.
Medical Examination: Candidates must successfully complete all mandatory medical examinations required to obtain employment.
Criminal Record: To qualify for a Saudi Work Visa, candidates must have a clean criminal record with no prior convictions, as specified by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Drug and Alcohol Testing: Candidates must pass a drug test to be considered for employment. Additionally, our program enforces a random drug and alcohol testing policy. Employees will be subject to periodic testing to maintain adherence to our workplace standards and safety regulations.
Compliance with Saudi Labor Law: All employment terms and conditions will be in accordance with Saudi Labor Law. Candidates must be prepared to adhere to these regulations throughout their employment.
