Peraton · 14 hours ago
Aviation Safety SME
US-MD-Bethesda
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$112K/yr - $179K/yr
10+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking an Aviation Safety SME to serve as a critical link between FAA leadership, aviation operators, and local communities, ensuring safety remains at the forefront as FAA modernization and operational initiatives move forward.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary safety liaison between FAA leadership, operators, and aviation stakeholders
Act as a bridge between FAA technical teams and external partners, translating safety standards into clear, actionable practices
Support the rollout of FAA safety initiatives, programs, and compliance activities
Lead safety communications, outreach, and stakeholder engagement efforts
Gather and synthesize feedback from local operators and communities to inform FAA planning and decision-making
Facilitate safety briefings, workshops, and information sessions for diverse audiences
Monitor and track adoption of Safety Management System (SMS) practices
Support incident communications, investigations, and corrective action tracking
Ensure FAA safety policies and modernization efforts remain aligned with local operational needs
Prepare audit-ready safety documentation, compliance reports, and executive-level updates
Provide clear recommendations and insights to FAA leadership to support continuous safety improvement
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship Required
Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance
Bachelor's degree and 12 years of experience or Masters degree and 10 years or Associate's degree and 14 years experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 16 years experience
Experience in aviation safety, stakeholder relations, or program coordination
Strong knowledge of aviation safety standards, Safety Management Systems (SMS) principles, and regulations
Experience coordinating with federal, state or local aviation authorities
Experience developing community engagement and outreach campaigns in aviation contexts
Strong understanding of aviation safety challenges in diverse operational environments
Experience supporting incident response, investigations, or safety risk management
Certification in Safety Management (e.g., Certified Safety Professional [CSP], Certified Systems Engineering Professional [CSEP] with safety emphasis, ASP - Associate Safety Professional, SMS Safety Mgmt Specialist, CHST Construction Safety)
Preferred
Familiarity with FAA NextGen programs and NAS modernization efforts
Experience supporting FAA NextGen modernization programs or NAS-related initiatives
Experience supporting federal agencies, preferably FAA, DOT, DHS, or DoD
Master's degree in Aviation Safety, Systems Engineering, or Public Policy
Professional certifications such as AAAE Certified Member (C.M.)
Direct experience supporting FAA safety offices, airports, or airline safety programs
Familiarity with international aviation safety standards (ICAO, EUROCONTROL, or equivalent)
Benefits
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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