The Director of Safety monitors all aspects of the safety system and acts with the authority of the
Accountable Executive in all matters regarding safety, and as such, can designate any delegated
resources to accomplish Billings Flying Service’s stated safety objectives. The Director of Safety is
responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive safety programs for
aviation operations. They ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, conduct risk
assessments, and foster a culture of safety throughout the organization.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maintain and update safety documentation and publications.
• Review and update the Billings Flying Service risk profile.
• Develop safety objectives for the Accountable Executive consideration.
• Develop and implement the Emergency Response Program.
• Monitor Billings Flying Service’s SMS performance and create performance reports for other
managers and the Accountable Executive, as directed.
• Facilitate hazard identification and risk management.
• Determine the need for and coordinate the development of required safety training
materials prescribed by national, state, and local laws and regulations or industry best
practices.
• Evaluate employee hazard identifications for risk and recommend action.
• Receive, evaluate, and process all employee hazard reports and recommend action to
mitigate risk.
• Coordinate all safety activities and act as a liaison between Billings Flying Service and ARGUS
as well as applicable governmental agencies and insurance carriers.
• Monitoring safety concerns in the aviation industry and their perceived impact on Billings
Flying Service’s operations.
• Monitor employee training programs to ensure that safety, health, and environmental
information presented is current and satisfies applicable government rules and meets the
company’s needs.
• Manage the SMS Internal Evaluation Program (IEP) and conduct field audits.
• Conducting incident and accident investigations.
• Organizing and conducting safety committee meetings; and forecasting necessary budget
items to support the organization’s safety objectives
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Proven experience leading teams, managing contractors, and assigning tasks to personnel.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Must have a passion for Safety Management Systems.
• Desire to protect people and property.
• Must be personable and able to communicate with multiple personality types.
• Ability to recognize safety-related needs and create policy around them.
• Must submit to and be capable of passing a required drug test.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and tasks.
• Able and willing to travel to support aircraft.
• Willingness to work long and sometimes irregular hours.
• Have excellent interpersonal and management abilities.
• Full understanding of aviation safety standards and safe operating practices.
• Takes responsibility for individual and team actions, decisions, and results.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, exercise independent judgment, discretions,
and initiative.
• Proven ability to set priorities, communicate objectives and meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to motivate others around safety initiatives.
• Willingness to learn new concepts and understand existing processes and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
• 10 years experience in aviation operations.
• 3 years experience in aviation safety (SMS).
• 5 years experience as a commercial pilot (preferred).
• 5 years experience as an aircraft technician (preferred).
• Experience with contracts preferred.
• Experience with Auditing preferred.
• Strong conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various departments and teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• IS-BAO Program Management (preferred).
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by
the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job
related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person
authorized to give instructions or assignments.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at
will” relationship.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work performed in an office and factory settings.
• Exposure to shop environment such as noise, dust, odors and fumes.
• Occasionally required to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about facilities.
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to
the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job
functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate
individuals with disabilities. To perform thisjob successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills,
aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document
are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
Billings Flying Service provides equal employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans,
individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
