Safety and Compliance Administrator

Cirrus Aircraft’s Mission is to deliver an aviation experience that is the pinnacle of innovation, quality, and safety to our customers.
Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet™, the world’s first single engine Personal Jet and recipient of the 2017 Robert J.
Collier Trophy.
Founded in 1984, the company has redefined performance, comfort and safety in aviation with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft.
To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed 16 million hours and over 250 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS® as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft.
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Cirrus offers a competitive benefits package and is dedicated to the advancement of general aviation.
The Cirrus Flying Club offers employees and their family members the unique opportunity to obtain their private pilot’s license in the comfort of a Cirrus or rent a Cirrus for an impromptu adventure at a greatly reduced rate.
We are committed to investing in the future of our employees and company by offering professional development and career progression opportunities and we engage employees by offering several employee and family events throughout the year, as well as the opportunity to take part in activity clubs and community events.
Job Summary We are hiring a Safety and Compliance Monitoring Manager to help oversee a United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approved training organization (ATO) to serve Cirrus Aircraft customers’ initial and recurrent training needs for the Vision Jet.
You will also perform similar functions within the existing FAA 142 Training Center to ensure training program and regulatory compliance.
You will work cross-functionally and collaboratively with team of supervisors, instructors, and pilots to create outstanding and safe flight training experiences and ensure the ATO remains in compliance with all UK CAA and EASA regulations.
Our ideal candidate will have a deep passion for aviation, safety, and a great attention to detail.
The Safety and Compliance Monitoring Manger is responsible for the day-to-day safety and compliance of the flight training program and maintain regulatory compliance, build strong relationships and serve as the point of contact with the UK CAAA and EASA.
In this role, you will take point on creating a safe and secure facility that ensures that both customers and employees are able to have outstanding and safe training experiences.
You will work with a cross-functional team of instructors to ensure the ATO remains in compliance with all UK CAA and EASA regulations.
Our ideal candidate will have a deep passion for aviation, safety, and a great attention to detail.
The Compliance Monitoring Manager is responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance, strong relationships with the UK CAA and EASA, and staying abreast of any new possible regulations pertaining to the ATO.
In this role, you will take point on ensuring the ATO executes its mission in a safe and efficient way for both its employees and customers.
Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions Must ensure that the activities of the organization are monitored for compliance with Part ORA, Part FCL, company procedures and in accordance with the compliance manual.
Holds the responsibility to monitor that all activities conducted by the ATO are being carried out properly under the supervision of the relevant head of functional area.
Holds the responsibility for ensuring that the compliance monitoring program is properly implemented, maintained, and continually reviewed and improved.
Appoints, oversees and directs the compliance auditors.
Travel requirements may be up to 10% of time, must have ability to travel internationally.
Acting as the focal point for the safety management system The development, administration, and maintenance of an effective safety management system Facilitating hazard identification, risk analysis and management Monitoring the implementation of actions taken to mitigate risks, as listed in the safety action plan Providing periodic reports on safety performance Ensuring maintenance of safety management documentation Ensuring that there is safety management training available and that it meets acceptable standards Providing advice on safety matters Ensuring initiation and follow-up of internal occurrence/accident investigations Attending Safety Review Board meetings Chair Safety Action Group (SAG) meetings and report safety findings to the Safety Review Board Communicate to the Accountable Manager all information, as necessary, to allow decision making based on safety data Qualifications 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.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Have knowledge of EASA and UK CAA Part-FCL and Part-ORA regulations.
Have experience in an aviation field, preferably flight operations.
Ability to plan around and meet specific deadlines.
Have problem solving and analytical skills.
Have knowledge of safety management systems.
Have extensive knowledge of compliance monitoring and auditing.
Report using clear and concise language.
Risk assessment/management Administrative policies and procedures Willingness to role model best safety practice and promote the company safety policy at all times Ability to train company safety procedures to new and existing colleagues Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health, Engineering or related discipline preferred Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Organizational Savvy: Maneuvers comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.
Collaboration: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Optimizes Work Processes: Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.
This opportunity is located in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Chosen as the location for our Vision Center Campus, the hub of our customer experience activities, Knoxville is often described as a hidden gem.
Surrounded by the Smoky Mountains and home to the rambling Tennessee River, the town offers a plethora of outdoor activities and a vibrant downtown.
Very few places feature the opportunity to experience live music, culture, outdoor adventures and acclaimed cuisine in one location.
It’s no wonder why Knoxville was recently named as a “Top 10 Destination on the Rise” by Trip Advisor.
Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.