Senior Director, Safety Programs - North America

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Job Description:

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Senior Director, Safety Programs to lead our Aviation Safety and Health & Safety Department based in Grand Prairie, TX.

You will be responsible for the development and management of Airbus Helicopters North America (AHNA) regional Aviation Safety and Health & Safety programs. Reporting directly to AHNA’s Accountable Executive on all regional safety matters, while also maintaining a safety reporting line to the Airbus Helicopters Aviation Safety & Quality Network for global safety initiatives.

You’ll implement and promote a comprehensive, integrated Safety Management System (SMS); oversee and manage interfacing with regulatory Authorities from the aircraft State of Design and State of Operation; and maintain compliance with local and federal regulations (including the FAA, NTSB, and OSHA). You’ll also support Airbus outreach and education initiatives that promote aviation safety and education throughout the North America region, Airbus Group, and its customers.

Your Working Environment:

A suburb just outside the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area is home to Airbus Helicopters U.S. regional headquarters, where we have more than 1,000 employees. Check out one of the seven professional sports teams that also call Dallas home - you may even see a special, custom Airbus helicopter dedicated to the Dallas Cowboys flying during home games.

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

Your Challenges:

Primary Responsibilities:

Safety Management System: 25%

• Reports to the AHNA Accountable Executive on all safety matters as defined under the Director of Safety under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 5.
• Has the authority and responsibility to stop work in an area to remedy any serious safety hazards.
• Responsible for the implementation, resourcing, and periodic review of the Airbus Helicopters SMS program for the North America region.
• Ensure compliance of the AHNA SMS program to 14 CFR Part 5 and ICAO Annex 19 Safety Management.
• Lead the development and implementation of an effective internal safety audits and assessments program for aviation safety and health & safety.
• Develop and implement an effective Human and Organizational Factor (HOF) assessment tool for Aviation and H&S investigations.
• Provide the necessary resourcing to ensure an effective safety promotion program and its compliance to regulations, AH requirements, and industry standards.

Aviation Safety: 25%

• Ensure compliance to Airbus Helicopters Aviation Safety and Accident Investigation policy and procedures as outlined under COM-16 and COM-20.
• Ensure compliance with FAA and military/ DCMA regula