Flight Operations & Safety Program Manager at Cirrus Aircraft — Alcoa, USA | Base Career

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Lead the design and implementation of the company's Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) program.
Work closely with the Chief Pilot, Flight Operations Directors, Director of Air Safety, and VP of Human Resources to ensure alignment and a smooth program launch.

Collaborate with the Director of Air Safety, Flight Operations leadership, Training Program Managers, and the Director of Training Development to identify and recommend improvements to existing training programs based on accident/incident and FOQA data.
Develop a data-driven "Top 5 Training Program Improvements" list, updated annually or as needed based on critical safety findings.
Champion the implementation of safety initiatives designed to reduce identified areas of concern.

Advise the Cirrus IQ team on the development and analysis of fleet performance data, ensuring alignment with training program needs.
Establish, implement, and oversee an internal FOQA program across all Cirrus pilot groups.

Partner with Flight Operations, company pilot groups, and location leaders to identify safety threats specific to each location or pilot group.
Advise on mitigation strategies and ensure safety insights are incorporated into training and flight operations programs.
Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Aeronautical Science, or equivalent work experience.
Demonstrated experience building and managing a FOQA program, or a minimum of 4-7 years of experience in flight operations management or safety program management.

Flight Operations & Safety Program Manager