Program Manager, Flight Safety - Envoy Air Inc.

Who we are: 

Would you like to work for a stable, secure, and fast-growing airline where you will be stimulated, challenged, and have the opportunity to develop your career?  If so, read on!  Come and work with the best of the best at Envoy Air where you will join a team committed to providing outstanding service. 

We offer: 

• Amazing employee flight privileges within the American Airlines global network 
• Training and development programs to take your career to the next level 
• Comprehensive health and life benefits (subject to location) 

How will you make an impact?  

This position reports to the Director, Flight Safety.  In this role, the Proram Manager Flight Safety performs audits of facilities, methods, procedures, policies, and programs affecting any possible safety of flight issues as well as other Flight Safety duties as assigned.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage the Flight Irregularities Program which includes:
• Flight crew contacts after an event or incident.
• Dissemination of preliminary event reports.
• Review of all Pilot Debriefs.
• Maintaining the various Flight Safety and Flight Mechanical databases.
• Preparation of daily, weekly, monthly, annual reports and working group presentations.
• Analysis of safety program data and policies.
• Participate in the investigation of events and incidents reported by crewmembers involving flight operations, maintenance or ground operations.
• Participate as required with the Envoy Accident Go Team.
• Conducts and/or participates in investigations into the circumstances of reported issues of non-compliance.
• Assists other Flight Safety Program Managers with:
• Emergency Response
• Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP)
• Confidential Safety Action Program (CSAP)
• Flight Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA)
• Fatigue Risk Management Program (FRMP)
• Line Operations Safety Audit (LOSA) Program.
• Conduct Safety Department briefings for flight crew members.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director Flight Safety.

Who we are looking for?

In this role, the Program Manager Flight Safety must possess strong leadership skills, organizational and analytical skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality of reports. The Manager must also have the ability to prioritize tasks, manage a large number of projects simultaneously and work collaboratively across functional departments.

Position Requirements

• Minimum age of 21
• Bachelor of Science in Safety, Aviation, Engineering Sciences, Physical Sciences or related fields or equivalent amount of relevant work experience.
• Must have an excellent understanding of Federal Aviation Regulations, accident/incident investigation, and NTSB/FAA requirements.
• Must have knowledge of pilot, maintenance, and cabin safety, human factors, and system safety.
• Must be able to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language.
• Possess the legal right to work in the United States.
• Willing and able to travel approximately 20% of the time.
• Willing to work irregular hours and days.

Position Preferences

• A current or previous, Part 121 airline Captain with Management, Check Airman, or Instructor experience.
• FAA Commercial or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with a type rating.
• Type rated in the Embraer ERJ-170/175 aircraft.
• Previous management or supervisory experience.
• Possess good judgment and analytical and technical skills, as well as good oral and written communication skills.
• Previous technical and report writing experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Proficiency in Sabre, Flight Keys, Intelex, and Tableau.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Proven work experience building constructive and effective relationships with all workgroups along with management and union officials at all levels

Additional Position Details  

• Candidates must fulfill a fingerprint based criminal background check to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA), if applicable.
• Candidates must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges, in addition to clearing other airport related requirements, if applicable.
• This position may be subject to the Department of Transportation (DOT). Federal law requires Envoy to determine a candidate's history with the DOT drug and/or alcohol violation(s) or refusal(s) to test before hiring him/her into a safety-sensitive position.

Please note: The description is intended to provide a brief overview of the position. It’s not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, expectations, and skills required of those in this position. Duties and expectations may be subject to change at any time.

Envoy Air is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Envoy Air Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group, provides regional flight service to American Airlines under the American Eagle brand and ground handling services for many American Airlines Group flights. The company was founded in 1998 as American Eagle Airlines, Inc., following the merger of several smaller regional carriers to create one of the largest regional airlines in the world. Envoy is headquartered in Irving, Texas, with hubs in Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago and Miami, with a large ground handling operation in Los Angeles. Connect with Envoy on Twitter @EnvoyAirCareers, on Instagram @EnvoyAirCareers, and on Facebook at Facebook.com/envoyaircareers and Facebook.com/EnvoyPilotRecruitment.