[Hiring] Safety Specialist @Solairus Aviation

Role Description

The Safety Specialist is responsible for supporting the administration, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Solairus Safety Management System (SMS) and associated safety programs. The position supports:

• Hazard identification
• Risk management
• Event investigation
• Corrective action tracking
• Safety data analysis
• Safety promotion
• Audit preparedness across operational departments

The incumbent is expected to work collaboratively across departments to help maintain regulatory compliance, operational discipline, and a proactive Just Culture consistent with company standards and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation, safety, occupational safety, or a related field; or equivalent relevant aviation experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in aviation safety, flight operations, maintenance operations, compliance, quality assurance, or related operational discipline.
• Working knowledge of Safety Management System principles and risk management processes.
• Familiarity with business aviation operations and environments operating under Part 91, Part 91K, and/or Part 135, as applicable.
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and effective in high-stress situations, including during or following an incident or accident.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety data/reporting systems.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.

Requirements

• Experience in business aviation, charter, aircraft management, or corporate flight department operations.
• Familiarity with FAA safety guidance, regulatory frameworks, and SMS implementation concepts.
• Experience supporting IS-BAO, ARGUS, Wyvern, or comparable audit/certification standards.
• Experience with investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action management.
• Operational aviation experience as a pilot, maintenance technician, dispatcher, or equivalent.

Benefits

• Knowledge of SMS components, including safety policy, safety risk management, safety assurance, and safety promotion.
• Working knowledge of 14 CFR Part 5 - Safety Management Systems.
• Ability to evaluate operational and safety data and develop practical recommendations.
• Ability to prioritize competing tasks and meet deadlines with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and leadership at all levels.
• Ability to maintain objectivity and professionalism during investigations and reviews.
• Strong judgment and appropriate escalation discipline.
• Ability to promote trust, collaboration, and a positive safety culture.

Working Conditions

• Office-based environment with routine interaction in operational settings including hangars, ramps, FBO’s, and flight department facilities.
• May require occasional after-hours responsiveness related to incidents, investigations, or significant operational events.
• Must be able to access airport operational areas in accordance with applicable security and badging requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to move safely through office, hangar, and ramp environments.
• Ability to lift and carry light materials or equipment up to 25 pounds, as needed.
• Ability to travel by air and ground transportation as required.

Travel

• Up to 30% domestic travel required to company locations, managed aircraft bases, training events, or audit sites.