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ECS · 19 hours ago

Aviation Safety Program Manager

Lakeland, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$95K/yr - $140K/yr

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government, seeking an experienced Aviation Safety Program Manager to support NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations. The role involves planning, implementing, and coordinating the Aviation Safety Program, ensuring compliance with federal aviation regulations, and providing expert leadership across diverse aviation operations.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud InfrastructureComplianceConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyMachine LearningSecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop, review, and manage aviation safety policies, procedures, and NOAA Administrative Orders

Plan, implement, and oversee NOAA’s Aviation Safety Program, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and standards

Chair the NOAA Aviation Safety Board and foster an aviation safety culture across OMAO

Audit and benchmark safety management systems (SMS) for compliance and best practices

Support accident prevention initiatives, conduct safety inspections, and assist in accident investigations

Provide project management support for OMAO-wide safety initiatives (schedules, risk registers, reporting)

Serve as subject matter expert and advisor on aviation safety matters

Maintain strong working relationships with FAA, NTSB, GSA, DoD, and other aviation stakeholders

Prepare reports, presentations, and safety-related publications for dissemination

Qualification

Federal Aviation Safety OfficerAviation safety managementPolicy developmentSafety Management SystemsAviation accident investigationProject managementStakeholder engagementLeadership experienceWritten communicationTechnical writing

Required

Active status as a certificated Federal Aviation Safety Officer

Must be local or prepared to relocate to the Lakeland, FL area and willing to be onsite 5 days per week

Must be a US Citizen with the ability to pass an extensive federal government e-QIP background check and obtain a Public Trust security clearance

Demonstrated expertise in aviation safety management, including FAA, NTSB, and OSHA compliance

Proven experience in policy development, compliance management, and document lifecycle management

Strong program and project management skills (planning, scheduling, risk management, reporting)

Experience auditing and evaluating Safety Management Systems (SMS)

Knowledge of aviation accident investigation and prevention principles

Demonstrated leadership experience, including chairing boards or committees

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience writing safety reports, policies, and technical documents

Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including liaison with interagency and military aviation partners

Preferred

Experience in strategic planning and long-term aviation safety program development

Strong technical writing skills, including publication of safety articles or educational materials

Experience presenting at aviation safety conferences or conducting training sessions

Familiarity with aviation data analysis, risk tracking, and safety metrics

Company

ECS

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ECS is a fast-growing 4,000-person, $1.2B provider of advanced technology solutions for federal civilian, defense, intelligence, and commercial customers.

Founded in 2001