Aviation Safety Manager

Company Overview Metrea is a defense company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for the hardest problems in national security. With deep mission expertise, Metrea focuses on delivering effects-as-a-service across Aerospace, Electromagnetic & Cyber, Digital & Synthetic domains via its capability groups. Metrea also consists of six support groups (Operations, People, Finance, Legal, Strategy and Solutions) that guide the development of specific capabilities that Metrea's files (product, projects, programs etc.) leverage to achieve their targets. Group Overview Air Mobility Group (AIRMOB) is responsible for developing and delivering Metrea's aerial refueling (AAR) capabilities, ensuring the readiness and operational effectiveness of the tanker fleet. AIRMOB oversees fleet management, maintenance, and airworthiness, working to sustain and enhance refueling operations. It manages the integration of new processes and technologies, ensuring that tanker aircraft remain mission-ready through effective logistics, maintenance oversight, and regulatory compliance. By coordinating across various teams, AIRMOB ensures the fleet meets both current and future operational needs, supporting a range of specialized air mobility missions. Position Summary The Safety Manager is responsible to the Accountability Manager for the risk and hazard analysis and management, safety assurance, safety promotion and safety training and is expected to support, facilitate and lead the implementation and maintenance of the SMS, fostering an organisational culture for an effective safety management, risk management and occurrence reporting. The Safety Manager will act as the focal point and be responsible for the development, administration and maintenance of an effective Safety Management System (SMS). Role and Responsibilities • Advise the executive management team on all safety related matters impacting operations. • Facilitate hazard identification, risk analysis and management. • Monitor the implementation of actions taken to mitigate risks, as listed in the safety action plan and provide periodic reports on safety performance. • Ensure maintenance of safety management documentation. • Ensure that there is safety management training available and that it meets acceptable standards. • Provide advice on safety matters. • Ensure initiation and follow-up of internal occurrence/accident investigations. • Actively promote safety awareness within the organization, ensuring that all personnel are aware of safety protocols and best practices. • Consistently promote safety awareness within the organization, ensuring that all personnel are aware of safety protocols and best practices. • Responsible for establishing safety policies and procedures for Metrea Strategic Mobility (MSM) contracts. • Primarily responsible for the development, management, and continuous improvement of the MSM Safety Management System (SMS). • Develop, publish, and implement program-specific addendums to the MSM SMS manual as required. • Develop and implement applicable training materials to ensure the effectiveness of the MSM's SMS and the growth of MSM's safety culture. • Conduct internal safety audits in accordance with all applicable directives and regulations. Skills and Experience Education: • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Experience: • Five years in relevant and documented work experience as a safety manager, preferably in a comparable position, of MS's, including quality and compliance monitoring systems, safety and risk management within an aviation operations environment. Skills: • A deep understanding of the SMS framework, safety regulations, ICAO and FAA standards and national regulatory requirements and provisions on safety management. • Knowledge of safety investigation techniques, root cause analysis, and technical report writing. • Knowledge of risk assessment and mitigation strategies, safety audits, and continuous improvement processes. • human factors in aviation. • Ability to analyse safety data to anticipate potential risks and implement mitigation strategies. • The ability to communicate complex safety issues clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally. • Must uphold the highest standards of integrity and ethical behaviour, ensuring that safety remains the top priority even in situations where operational efficiency or other business pressures may conflict. Computer Skills: • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel. Certifications: • Valid Driver's License. • Current US Passport. • Must be able to hold & maintain a Top Secret (or higher) clearance level. Additional Eligibility Qualifications • N/A Our Firmware Metrea's single core value, "rooted in humility," is supported by four key attributes: entrepreneurial, systematic, discerning, and over-deliver. These attributes, combined, form our Teammate Firmware, our culture. We explore these attributes during the hiring process when we grow our teams and continually support the growth of our culture. We are a hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical organization united by a passion for what we do, how we do it, who we do it with, and who we do it for. Benefits Medical insurance options Dental and vision insurance Retirement plan eligibility Parental leave Work Authorization / Security Clearance The employee must be a US citizen. The employee must be able to hold and maintain a Top Secret (or higher) Clearance Level. AAP/EEO Statement Metrea Special Management LLC (MSM) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time non-exempt position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs. Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on-call and available, as business needs require. Non-Exempt employees may be required to work over 40 hours per week with approval from the department manager. Work Location Moreno Valley, CA Work Environment This job operates in an office setting Travel Travel may be required: up to 10%