Safety Management System (SMS) Manager

MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ) provides comprehensive critical operational, engineering and customer support solutions including maintenance, refurbishment, technical publications, marketing and sales activities for the global regional aircraft industry. We’re hiring a Safety Management System (SMS) Manager to help drive our continued success! 

Purpose of the role:

The Safety Management System (SMS) Manager is responsible for developing, implementation, and continuous improvement of the SMS to include elements of the Safety Policy, Safety Risk Management, and Safety Promotion components of the system. The SMS Manager ensures the SMS system provides a structured, repeatable, systematic approach to proactively identify hazards and manage safety risk to avoid or mitigate future aviation accidents.

Here are the daily responsibilities of an SMS Manager:

• Develop, review, and update SMS policies to reflect the organization's safety commitment and ensure compliance with FAA and EASA regulations.
• Continuously improve maintenance safety risk management by identifying hazards, assessing risks, and implementing mitigation controls.
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of safety and risk management programs aligned with SMS standards and industry best practices.
• Support leadership in managing and improving the SMS program in accordance with Title 14 CFR Part 5.
• Ensure compliance with MHIRJ SMS standards and objectives.
• Support the execution of hazard identification and risk management programs.

• Provide expertise and support in the completion of internal and external audit findings; partnering with the Quality Department as needed for compliance with the Repair Station Manual.

• Analyze safety data to identify trends, reduce risk, and inform proactive safety measures.
• Prepare safety reports and communicate relevant SMS information across the organization.
• Collaborate with internal teams and regulatory authorities to maintain SMS alignment and compliance.
• Promote a strong safety culture through communication, training, awareness initiatives, and encouragement of open safety reporting.
• Support SMS training programs to ensure employees have role-appropriate safety competencies.
• Collaborate with the EHS Manager to align aviation maintenance safety with OSHA and workplace safety standards.

Here is what is required to succeed:

•  Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in aviation.
• Minimum of four (4) years working within SMS
• In depth knowledge of applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, for example: part 91, 121, 135, and 145
• Advanced communication and presentation skills with all levels of Management.
• Working knowledge of Environmental, Health & Safety rules and regulations as they apply to workplace, safety and environmental aspects of aircraft maintenance operations.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and web-based applications used to collect, track, and present SMS data.
• High level of proficiency with data analysis.

Work Environment:

Position requires full-time presence at our Bridgeport, WV facility with on-site collaboration essential to role success.

Why join us?

At MHIRJ, we recognize and value your contributions to our One Unified Team.  We live by our values and embody our behaviors which drive our success.  Take flight with a team that shares your passion and supports your journey. If your experience aligns with the qualifications for this role, we encourage you to apply – we’d like to hear from you!

We provide comprehensive benefits for you and your family, as well as ample opportunities to grow your career.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Company paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Annual wellness incentives up to $750
• Employee assistance program
• 401K with 7% company match
• Annual bonus plan
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

We do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. 

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