Tyonek Services Group, Inc. is seeking an Aviation Safety Manager to support in house flight department. The Aviation Safety Manager serves as the primary authority for all flight safety matters within the aviation department. This individual owns the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the department's Safety Management System (SMS); ensures full FAA regulatory compliance; leads hazard identification, risk management, and accident/incident investigations; and fosters a proactive, data-driven safety culture across all operations.
This position with Tyonek will be in support of a in-house flight department operating a mixed fleet of fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters under 14 CFR Part 135 and Part 91 in support of executive transport, crew changes, surveillance, and offshore logistics. This is an onsite position in Anchorage, AK.
Duties:
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Manage all four SMS pillars (Safety Policy, Safety Risk Management, Safety Assurance, Safety Promotion) in alignment with FAA AC 120-92 and ICAO Annex 19 standards
- Ensure compliance with 14 CFR Parts 91, 135, 43, and 49 CFR Part 830; serve as primary liaison with FAA CMO/FSDO
- Administer the confidential safety reporting system; monitor Safety Performance Indicators and trend data
- Lead Safety Risk Management analyses for new operations, routes, landing zones, and procedural changes
- Conduct internal safety audits and support external audits (FAA, IS-BAO, insurance, third-party)
- Lead accident/incident investigations using recognized methodologies (HFACS, BowTie, Root Cause Analysis); ensure NTSB reporting compliance
- Oversee Flight Data Monitoring/FOQA programs and emergency response planning, including annual drills
- Deliver safety training, meetings, newsletters, and awareness campaigns for all aviation personnel
Education/Experience Requirements:
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Expert knowledge of aviation safety science and best practices
- 5+ years in aviation operations with 2+ years in a dedicated safety role
- Demonstrated SMS development and management experience in a Part 135/91 environment
- Experience in either fixed-wing or rotary-wing operations
- Proven expertise in aviation safety audits, risk management, and investigations
- Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills
- Bachelor's degree in Aviation Safety or related discipline
- Oil and gas aviation experience, including offshore helicopter operations
- FAA pilot certificate (Commercial/ATP) or A&P certificate
- CSP, ARM, or equivalent safety certification; IS-BAO experience
- FOQA/FDM program experience
Physical Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
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May be required to lift up to 50 pounds and carry for short distances.
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May be required to read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.
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Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
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Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
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Must be able to read and interpret typewritten print, maps, aeronautical charts, and weather charts.
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Minimum physical requirements to perform all duties and responsibilities, as defined by management.
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Office-based with regular hangar, ramp, and platform visits.
- Occasional travel to remote sites and offshore platforms.
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Must be available for after-hours emergency response.
Equal Opportunity Employer / VEVRAA / ADA
TNC and its subsidiaries fall under ANCSA and are entitled under Federal Law to extend hiring preferences to its shareholders. ANCSA provides TNC with the authority to give shareholder preference in hiring. TNC reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Tyonek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA governed Federal Contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities. TNC provides all employees and job applicants equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, national origin or any other reason prohibited by law.
