SAFETY ENGINEER III (AVIATION SAFETY OFFICER) - ReqCode 11037

CS611- 11037

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under general direction, this position is primarily responsible for managing and maintaining the GA-ASI Aviation Safety Program IAW DCMA 8210.1 for the Flight Operation Department at the Flight Operations Facilities.

*Serve as alternate Aviation Safety Official (ASO)

*Serve as Human Factors Council Chairman and Human Factors Board Chairman

*Manage an active Mishap Prevention Program

*Conduct regular safety audits and assessments

*Maintain historical record of all flight related mishaps and report as same

*Serve as a member of the investigation team for all GA-ASI flight related mishaps

*Track aviation ground and flight mishaps, report on same and analyze trends

*Provide recommendations to the FOM, ASO and Director for resolution of identified hazards and adverse trends

*Responsible for monthly safety awareness meetings. Responsible for coordinating required periodic safety training.

*Plan and execute pre and post-holiday Safety Stand downs

If qualified, may also perform duties as Predator crew member, either sensor operator or pilot with limited deployments.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Typically requires education/formal training equivalent to the completion of a Bachelors degree in aviation or aviation safety or a related technical field and five or more years progressively complex experience. Additional professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education. Must demonstrate a complete understanding of industrial hygiene and/or occupational safety principles, concepts, theories, regulations and practices; and have comprehensive skills including organizing, planning, scheduling and coordinating workloads to meet established deadline or milestones. Must possess (1) the ability to resolve moderately complex technical problems; (2) strong verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report and present findings; (3) strong presentation skills in order to conduct training for all levels of employees; (4) strong interpersonal skills to effectively interface with all levels of employees, senior management and outside representatives; (5) the ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information; and, (6) strong computer skills. Ability to work independently and in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a D.O.D. Secret Clearance.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Predator qualified Pilot or Sensor Operator. Military experience including accident investigation desired.

EOE
Headquartered in San Diego, CA, General Atomics maintains expansive facilities housing engineering, laboratory, and manufacturing operations in Southern California and various locations in the U.S.