Assistant Director, Safety - The Americas

Company: IATA Consulting
Location: Miami
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Employment Type:PermanentContract Duration:N/AAbout the team you are joining
Reporting to the Americas
Regional Director - Operations Safety and Security (OSS), the Assistant Regional
Director, Safety is responsible to support the delivery of IATA global OSS
priorities; the IATA Safety Strategy; and, in accordance with IATA members' priorities on safety as
captured within the IATA Global Safety Risk Management Framework, the timely
implementation of the regional programs across the Americas that delivers on
industry needs.
What your day would be like

• Coordinate with OSS headquarters safety team to improve global safety performance by supporting the delivery global OSS priorities through effective risk management across the Americas region.
• Promote IATA safety policies and strategies with ICAO, Government Authorities and Agencies, Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSP) and Airport Authorities responsible for the planning, implementation and operation of air navigation and airport facilities to deliver safety improvements.
• Identify, develop activities, and deliver safety improvement programs aimed to rectify any safety deficiencies within the region collaborating with governments, airlines, ANSP and airports utilising Regional Aviation Safety Groups (RASG) and Country Safety Teams (CST).
• Engage stakeholders, and actively promote, the IATA Safety Strategy around the three strategic goals relating to Safety Leadership, Safety Risk and Safety Connect to evolve safety culture and reporting; the prioritization of safety risks and the evolution of IATA audit programs; the growing of a safety community, connecting all IATA airlines, across the region.
• Support promotion, and engagement, with the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) program as it transitions to a risk-based audit and support airlines, in the region, with their transition to Risk-Based IOSA whilst looking at new opportunities to grow the program.
• Manage and lead IATA's regional safety activities including but not limited to the Global Aviation Data Management Program (GADM), safety management systems, regional safety groups like PA-RAST etc. Utilizing the data, be able to provide snapshots of the current regional safety risks and shortcomings that require actions by industry.
• Contribute to the commercial strategy and targets assigned to the OSS Region by promoting IATA products and services.
  We would love to hear from you if
  
  • A minimum of 10 years of working experience with at least 5 years of management level in aviation safety.
  • College degree in aviation safety, aviation engineering, business, or related risk management disciplines. Equivalent strong operational and technical work experience will be accepted.
  • Advanced knowledge, and demonstrated practical application within an airline environment, of Safety Management Systems and the delivery of safety improvement programs including safety promotion.
  • Airline flying experience and/or a strong background of air safety investigation and/or quality auditing in a multidisciplinary environment would be beneficial.
  • Comprehensive understanding of safety information sharing programs and data management methodology. Understanding of ICAO Programs and Working Processes will be an asset.
  • Comfortable operating under pressure, driving multiple projects simultaneously and delivering under tight deadlines. Initiative and ability to work without constant supervision.
  • Strong IT skills, particularly with MS Office programs. report writing and creating presentations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English language; command of Spanish and/or other languages will be an asset.
    Travel Required: Y
    Diversity and Inclusionare one of our key priorities and we want to role model it. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills in which you can contribute at your best and be who you are. The more inclusive we are, the better we will be able to thrive to represent, lead and service the airline industry. If there is anything we can do to create a more comfortable interview experience for you, please let us know.
    Learn more about IATA's role in the industry, our benefits, and the team at . We are looking forward tohearing from you!

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