Sr Manager, Air Safety Investigations

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• The Senior Manager Air Safety Investigations and Emergency Response reports to the Managing Director Safety and Efficiency
• Provide oversight to the Air Safety Investigation team
• Responsible for all NTSB and foreign agency accident and incident investigations involving American Airlines
• Responsible for the strategic vision and daily management of the Emergency Planning & Response department
• Provide oversight of the Corporate Event Reporting System (CERS) and WBAT safety reporting

• Oversee the team of Flight Safety Investigators who are tasked with the responsibility to efficiently and effectively investigate all NTSB and foreign agency incidents and accidents
• Oversee the training for the accident investigation go-team members
• Manage relationships with safety representatives from regulatory authorities, investigative authorities, and governing bodies. (FAA, NTSB, ICAO, etc.)
• Directs the development and maintenance of aircraft/inflight safety training policies, procedures, schedules, and materials as they relate to the emergency response progra
• Develops and updates the Company’s Emergency Response Manual
• Develops, implements, and coordinates the Company’s Incident Response Plan
• Develops and conducts company-wide emergency response drills, manifest reconciliation drills, and other ancillary drills periodically to test the readiness and dependability of the Emergency Response Plan
  

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelors degree in relevant field or equivalent years of experience.
• 5 years related airline frontline operational experience as pilot, dispatcher, mechanic or flight attendant

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Previous experience and advanced training in aviation accident investigation, emergency response, human performance and SMS

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of management effectively and professionally and with outside agencies to include the FAA, NTSB, TDA and labor associations
• Ability to travel to domestic and international destinations
• Experience with Corporate Event Reporting System (CERS) and Dispatch Environmental Control System (DECS)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
  

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• Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
• Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
• Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

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