Department: Aviation Department
Salary: $73,675.00 - $105,906.94 Commensurate with Experience
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Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce
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SUMMARY
The SMS Specialist primarily performs skilled work, including identification of safety hazards, safety assessments and follow-up inspections on the Air Operations Area, and other duties as assigned primarily to ensure compliance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 139 (14 CFR Part 139). The SMS Specialist is responsible for assisting with compliance activities in alignment with all federal, state, and local regulations and enforcing the rules that govern airfield safety. Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and written, and assess situations quickly and objectively while determining the proper course of action within established standard operating procedures, while representing Charlotte Douglas International Airport in a professional and positive manner.
Major Duties & Responsibilities:
Under supervision, performs activities to support CLT’s compliance with 14 CFR Part 139, specifically Subpart E – Airport Safety Management System. Also responsible for ancillary duties associated with CLT’s overall 14 CFR Part 139 and 49 CFR Part 1542 compliance.
Conducts inspections on movement and non-movement areas to ensure compliance with FAA and other SMS regulatory requirements.
Assists with SMS-related projects. Frequently formulates comprehensive and concise communications in both oral and written form.
Assists with training and promotion of CLT’s SMS program.
Responsible for coordinating with stakeholders and internal partners on a regular basis.
Conducts site visits at facilities around the airport property. Follows up on safety incidents, inquiries, and anonymous tips and generates reports.
Generates work orders and inspects completed work to ensure satisfactory results.
Conducts investigations into non-compliance with safety rules and regulations.
Issues administrative safety violations to employees who violate safety rules in a professional and calm manner, when necessary.
Supports CLT’s Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Management Program – responsible for organizing and leading FOD walks as well as associated program activities.
Follows complex instructions, establishes and maintains effective working relationships.
Assists during emergencies and irregular operations as directed.
Assists other Airport Operations divisions with tasks as needed. May be assigned to day-to-day Airport Operations duties as needed, 24/7/365.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma (or GED equivalent) with five years of related work experience, or 2 year college degree with three years of related work experience, or Bachelor’s Degree with one year of relevant work experience.
Licenses or Certifications:
Valid Driver’s License (Required)
Non-Movement Area Driving Certification (Required to be obtained upon hire)
Movement Area Driving Certification (Required to be obtained within 60 days of hire and must maintain during duration of employment)
AAAE ACE SMS or AAAE ACE Operations (Preferred)
Other relevant Part 139 or Safety Management System Certifications (Preferred)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities…