(AFG-KABUL) Aviation Safety Manager

Job Summary

The Aviation Safety Manager is responsible for all matters relating to aviation/ground safety and environmental compliance issues.

Principal Accountabilities

• Facilitate the identification of safety and environmental risks and promote the reduction or elimination of potential accidents, occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths, and safety related financial losses.


• Write, consolidate, follow up, ensure accuracy and forward Consolidated Incident Reports.


• Plan, implement and coordinate safety and environmental programs in accordance with all required local and US regulations, procedures and policies.


• Coordinate safety activities of operational areas with the Country Program Manager to ensure the implementation and compliance of safety activities throughout the organization.


• Compile, analyze and interpret statistical data related to organizational accidents and injuries.


• Maintains liaison with outside agencies to include Department of State, U.S. Embassy and other agencies of foreign government personnel, as necessary.


• Plans, implements and manages procedures to ensure complete adherence to sound ground and aviator practices throughout assign area.


• Conduct investigations of property damage and manage the personnel injury reduction program.


• Maintain a safety awards program that recognizes individuals that have made significant contributions to the overall safety program.


• Conduct required safety related training, throughout the organization, to include, Hazards Communication, initial safety orientations and recurring aviation/ground safety refresher training.


• Effectively utilizes safety personnel to further implement sound safety practices in all assigned locations.


• Maintain property accountability of all equipment that is assigned to the department. The responsibility level includes accountability of sensitive items, oversight, direction, communication, 100% accountability of property assigned, and provides training to all subordinates.


• Act as the Primary Risk Manager for the Program. The responsibility level includes accountability of sensitive items, oversight, direction, communication, 100¬countability of property assigned, and provides training to all his subordinates. Perform others duties as required.


• Manage daily activities of the organizational staff members to ensure effective efficiencies in compliance with corporate, contractual and legal requirements.


• On call after normal duty hours and during the seventh non-work days as needed.


• Develop staff and determines best methods of performance enhancement.


• Determine standardized procedures and work schedules to improve efficiency of subordinates.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills

• Expert knowledge in the technical field of aviation safety and accident prevention and experience in use of DOD, FAA, NTSB, or ICAO documentation is required.


• Knowledge of DOD Air Mobile and Air Assault operations is preferred.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.


• Knowledge of OSHA and Environmental regulations is required.


• Knowledge of how to acquire Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and understand regulatory requirements is required.


• Fluency of language for assigned location.


• Currently possess or have the ability to obtain a U.S. Passport before assignment if U.S. citizen.


• Possess or have the Ability to obtain and maintain a Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) through Department of State Background Investigation or full Background Investigation through host nation US Embassy if TCN/FN; a condition of continued employment. A current MRPT is desired.

Experience & Education

• Seven (7) or more years of previous management experience; three (3) years of experience in aviation safety, and two (2) years of experience in environmental or ground safety.


• Prior experience in accident investigation and/or training and safety management of a mixed (fixed and rotary wing) aircraft fleet.


• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.


• Completion of a US military, FAA, NTSB or accredited university aircraft accident investigation course.


• Formal training in OSHA, EPA, and hazardous material/waste storage, handling and disposal procedures required before or subsequent to assignment.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Must be able to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods.


• Must be able to climb stairs.


• Must be able to type using a standard keyboard to communicate through e-mail and various software applications.


• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.


• Must be able to communicate by voice and ear over telephone.


• Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depths.


• May be required to lift objects up to 50 pounds, to height of 4 feet


• May be required to see aircraft in flight, read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.


• May be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances including extreme weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure


• May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft


• May be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical mist, gas, vapors, ultraviolet and infrared radiations.


• May be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts, vehicles or aircraft.

Travel

• Travel to and between CONUS and OCONUS locations in austere environments as requested is required.

Primary Location: AFGHANISTAN-OCONUS-KABUL

Job Posting: Jan 5, 2016, 3:39:15 PM

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Req ID: INL-1600019

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