Director of Safety and Compliance BH

The Director of Safety and Compliance is responsible for the management of all safety programs under Part 135. Maintaining and management of Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Safety Management System. Development and management of all safety and risk trainings. Act as company DER being responsible for all aspects of the drug and alcohol testing program and serves as primary contact for DOT and FAA as it relates to compliance with all federal rules and regulations pertaining to the drug and alcohol program testing and administration,  

The classification of this position is broad and assigned specific functional areas; duties and assignments may overlap depending on the operational needs of the department.

• →Provide direction and consultation on all relevant Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certificate Part 5 and operational safety requirements.
• →Maintain all associated Safety Management System (SMS) documentation and records. Ensure compliance with FAA bridging documents and continuing operational safety.
• →Manage all company Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Safety Risk Management (SRM) efforts. Manage/facilitate corporate RCA activity. Facilitate RCA review board meetings to include tracking of recommendations through the Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) process.
• →Develop/manage all safety and risk training. Ensures that all base safety officers support, train and audit Blue Hawaiian’s safety programs, policies, procedures, and systems designed to mitigate the risk of safety incidents/accidents. Create and lead quarterly Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and Send Word Now (SWN) drills.
• →Provide training to management on safety risk management and safety assurance policies and procedures.
• →Lead weekly safety meetings with President, DOO, DOM and provide weekly updates on safety reports and promote a positive reporting culture.
• →Assist in evaluating field operations and corporate-based support functions’ business processes and initiatives to ensure effective safety practices.
• →Manage company’s DOT Drug and Alcohol testing program as acting Designated Employer Representative (DER). SME and remain up to date on all compliance matters, DOT, state, and federal rules/laws as related to drug and alcohol program.
• →Execute all required tasks including but not limited to reporting, maintain documentation, tracking, and program implementation necessary to maintain full compliance with any and all applicable FAA and DOT regulation relating to drug and alcohol testing or reporting.
• →Ensure compliance with other regulatory requirements (e.g. EPA, OSHA, HIOSH, DOT-A, etc.)

Directly supervises all Safety Officers and companies regulatory training. 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.

• Regular scheduled attendance
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling – 40%

Subject to applicable laws and Blue Hawaiian policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position.  All employees must follow Blue Hawaiians’ employment practices and policies.

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, Blue Hawaiians will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; and ten or more years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Familiarity with FAA regulations, DER Program and the Company’s Operational Manual(s).
• Working knowledge of helicopter tour operations and maintenance.
• Two (2) or more years of aviation safety experience within air tour operations preferred.  
• Degree in Safety and/or formalized safety training preferred. 

• Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels.
• Demonstrates high critical thinking, reasoning skills, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented, ability to multi-task efficiently and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and make decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
• Builds partnerships with related departments or functions to enhance efficiency and execution
• Contributes to business sustained growth through leadership and functional expertise
• Initiates, leads, and evaluates implementation for functional programs across major business areas

• Advanced with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook 
• Database management required.

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or International Society of Safety Professionals (ISSP) certification preferred or Designated Employer Representative Level II (DER II).

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.