Evaluator Safety Evaluation & Audit Prog

 

 

Position Summary

The Evaluator, Safety Evaluation and Audit Program (SEAP) plans and performs (internal & external) evaluations to assess the management and control systems within JetBlue Airways are in conformance with international/domestic standards and regulations. Evaluators utilize various analysis methodologies to find systemic faults or gaps and determine if safety-critical programs are functioning effectively. 

 

Essential Responsibilities

• Planning and implementation of evaluation/audit schedules
• Identifies, tracks, and solves quality and safety concerns, issues or hazards (this includes, but not limited to, research, interviews, reviews of past evaluation/audit records and compliance data for trends)
• Assists and follows up with operational departments in the development of corrective action plans
• Performs and facilitates risk assessment on evaluation findings and observations
• Coordinates Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - Safety Assurance System (SAS) inspections conducted by the FAA
• Coordinates IOSA conducted by appointed Audit Organization
• Coordinates DOD inspections conducted by the DOD
• Assists operating areas with continuous improvement through the application of quality and safety management principles (auditing process and safety attributes, etc.). Interfaces with all levels of internal and external Customers, including executive/senior management
• Communicates company policies/procedures, Federal Aviation Regulations and others Standards including but limited to International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audits (IOSA) standards, Department of Defense (DOD) Standards etc., facilitating fair resolutions and imparting quality expertise to all Crewmembers
• Prepares presentations, assists the Safety Department with investigations and solutions on issues as needed
• Positively participate in team meetings and other events
• Effectively, efficiently and proactively communicate challenges of audit/project deadlines, recommend possible solutions to evaluation/audit
• Ensure adherence to all Safety and Security regulations
• Other duties as assigned

 

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Diploma
• Three (3) years of Aviation or Aviation Safety, Evaluation, Audit experience
• No record of safety or compliance violations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be able to pass continuous education as required by regulations, standards or company requirements (initial and recurrent training)
• Must read and understand regulations, company policies and procedures to perform audits
• Must produce articulate and concise written reports which will be communicated to JetBlue leadership and external audit organizations
• Available for occasional overnight travel (approximately 30%)
• Must be in possession of valid travel documents with the ability to travel in and out of the United States
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Power Point

• Must pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
• Authorization to work in the US is required. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

 

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Engineering, or a Safety related field
• Two (2) years of experience in operational workgroup (area of expertise)
• Training or aviation experience in quality assurance, accident investigation, aviation safety, or FAA SAS
• Approved industry recognized audit qualification
• Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or Six Sigma green belt or higher

 

Crewmember Expectations:

• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Potential need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short-notice
• Able to maintain a professional appearance
• When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, and if time permits, all capable crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft
• Must be an appropriate organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion and Fun
• Must fulfill safety accountabilities as prescribed by JetBlue’s Safety Management System
• Promote JetBlue’s #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting JetBlue’s Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy and behavioral standards
• Identify safety and/or security concerns, issues, incidents or hazards that should be reported and report them whenever possib