Director of Safety

Oxford, MS

DIRECTOR OF SAFETY

OXFORD, MS

POSITION STARTING AT $100,000 BASED ON EXPERIENCE

Minimum 5 Years of Management Experience in a Part 135 or Part 91 Operation

At NICHOLAS AIR, we believe you’re a name, not a number. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and long-term stability, which has allowed us to thrive regardless of economic conditions. NICHOLAS AIR is willing to invest in exceptional people who build exceptional operations, and for almost 30 years, our mission is simple – to be the best in this industry, not the biggest. When selected to join the NICHOLAS AIR team, you’ll become part of an organization that requires a commitment to continuous learning and strategic goal setting, while also embracing change and innovation. NICHOLAS AIR operates with a “people over process” philosophy, ensuring meaningful relationships and trust across both our Jet Card Membership base and the best-in-class team in the industry. 

NICHOLAS AIR is seeking an experienced Director of Safety to join the growing Part 135 operation based in Oxford, Mississippi. The Director of Safety is responsible for the oversight of the company’s Safety Management Systems (SMS) and overall safety culture in accordance with the FAA Part 135 regulations, while working closely with Executive Leadership, Flight Operations, Maintenance, and Training departments to ensure the company’s exceedingly high standards are met. With the most State-of-the-Art facilities and the pleasures of working with the most refined fleet in the industry, NICHOLAS AIR simply cuts no corners. Becoming a part of our leadership team as the Director of Safety requires you to meet a very stringent set of quality standards, with less than 3% of candidate applications being selected.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee a variety of methods utilized by NICHOLAS AIR to maintain safe and compliant under internal and external standards
• Develop, implement, and maintain an FAA-compliant Safety Management System (SMS)
• Manage risk assessment and safety reporting
• Serve as NICHOLAS AIR’s primary point of contact with regulators, vendors, and other third-party agents on safety-related matters.
• Prepare for and support Drug and Alcohol Abatement and FAA audits, inspections, and certifications
• Maintain oversight of internal audits and confidential safety reporting systems
• Work collaboratively with Flight Ops and Training to integrate safety data into all training initiatives

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation, Safety, or a related field
• Minimum 5 Years of Management Experience within a Part 135 Operation  
• This position must report daily to the Oxford, Mississippi Headquarters