Delta Hiring for Program Manager, SMS at Atlanta, GA Full Time

United States, Georgia, Atlanta

Corp. Safety, Security & Compliance

13-Oct-2021

Ref #: 10085

LinkedIn Tag: #LI-KB1 How you’ll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities) The Program Manager, SMS plays a key role in ensuring the health and effectiveness of Delta’s SMS by leading initiatives across all operational divisions. This role also serves as a subject matter expert for Safety Risk Management (SRM) activity company-wide, including the the identification of SRM triggers set forth in 14 CFR 5.

Key responsibilities include:
Develop processes in partnership with Delta’s IEP team to ensure ongoing oversight and continuous improvement of Delta’s SMS

Partner with operational and safety leaders to identify, assess and maintain risk at acceptable levels.

Develop, implement, and maintain a system for tracking SRM/SRA activity across the company, and ensure quality and timeliness of SRM activity.

Participate in divisional and cross-divisional SRM/SRA sessions to ensure all elements are addressed and documented in accordance with corporate SMS policy and 14 CFR 5.

Lead cross-divisional SRM/SRAs.

Develop and maintain a system to ensure compliance and relevance of Delta SMS training products for partners and vendors.

Develop and maintain a system to ensure relevance of safety promotion media, including but not limited to, the SMS Portal.

Oversee Delta’s employee hazard reporting program by reviewing all hazard reports, following-up with responsible managers, assuring investigations are completed, trending data, and reporting out to SMS leadership.

Support Delta’s Aviation Safety Action Programs (ASAP) to ensure consistency in the administration of voluntary reporting programs and interpretation and application of guidance materials including AC120-66c.

Develop and maintain a training curriculum for ASAP.

Serve as an alternate for the Manager, SMS & ASAP at divisional and integrated safety round table sessions.

This position will require coordination of SMS and ASAP activity with the FAA.

Practice safety conscious behaviors in all aspects of operational processes and procedures. What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

Internal candidates must be performing satisfactorily in present position.

Sound knowledge of safety management principles and practices is required.

Strong analytical skills are required.

Previous experience in a safety-related field is required.

Bachelors degree in aviation, business, management and/or communications is required.

Must be able to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to create and deliver professional presentations to large audiences including leadership.

Must possess a strong command for Delta’s core values of honesty, integrity, respect, perseverance, and servant leadership and be a role model for these values.

Must be able to work successfully across business units and with all levels of management, to include executives.

Must be well versed in Federal Aviation Regulations, specifically 14 CFR 5, (SMS) and be able to effectively communicate with governmental regulatory agencies (e.g., FAA). Accuracy and thoroughness in performing work assignments as well as excellence in project planning, goal setting, and influencing others must be demonstrated. Must be able to manage project execution and follow up, monitor and manage information, balance multiple priorities while meeting deadlines and objectives.

Where permitted by applicable law, must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered for U.S.-based job, if not currently employed by Delta Air Lines, Inc. What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

Broad airline operational knowledge and 5-7 years of experience in one or more operational areas (e.g., Flight Operations, Inflight Service, Cargo, Operations Control Center, Safety, Technical Operations, Airport Customer Service) is preferred.

Investigation experience is highly preferred.