Bridgewater State University Looking for Associate Director, Safety Officer & Associate Chief Instructor Full Time

Department Summary:
Bridgewater State University is an inclusive community dedicated to the lifelong success of all students, focused on the continuous improvement of its people, and responsible for leading innovation that benefits Southeastern Massachusetts, the commonwealth, and the world. Bridgewaters accessible environment of teaching and learning stimulates critical thinking, pursuit of new knowledge, and deeper understanding, the cultivation of meaningful and diverse interpersonal relationships, and fostering an appreciation for global engagement, all aimed at transforming lives and improving the human condition.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in our institutional values, which ensure that all students are supported and succeed.

Bridgewater State University is equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups, and those committed to working in a diverse cultural environment, are strongly encouraged to apply.

The mission of the Department of Aviation Science is to combine academic studies and flight training in order to prepare graduates for a wide variety of positions within the air transportation industry, including general, airline and military aviation. Successful candidates will be staff members that can work with their colleagues to help meet the mission of the department of Aviation Science in serving and supporting our racially and ethnically diverse campus community.

Position Summary:
The Aviation Safety Officer fosters a “safety first” culture by providing daily oversight, management, and leadership of safety programs for BSU Aviation Flight Operations and the Aviation Science department. This position reports to the Chief Instructor and works cooperatively with the Dean’s office in the Ricciardi College of Business and with the President’s office.

Members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

To ensure compliance with FAA regulations, BSU is conducting a search for a Staff Associate, Aviation Safety Officer.

Supervision Received: Reports to the Director / Chief Instructor.

TOUR OF DUTY: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
(Subject to change) (Saturday and Sunday as days off)

This is a full-time, 12-month APA position and is subject to the terms of that union agreement.

This position is located at the BSU Flight Training Center located at New Bedford Regional Airport in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Position Type: APA Professional

Essential Duties:
1. Creates, executes, and evaluates regular safety-related educational programming for a diverse community of staff and students.
2. Creates a safe space utilizing diversity and social justice practices in managing the BSU Aviation Safety Management program including the training course outline of programs and procedures for maintaining safety. Achieves appropriate industry safety program accreditation.
3. Conducts biennial Emergency Response Plan training and simulation exercises.
4. Conducts quarterly review of all operating publications to ensure alignment with relevant industry and university best practices. Recommends revisions as needed.
5. Manages Hazardous Incident Tracking (HIT) and Continuous Improvement programs including data collection, analysis, reporting and recommendation.
6. Conducts biennial safety compliance audits. Reports audit methods, findings, and recommendations.
7. Chairs the Safety Review Committee, conducts quarterly meetings and provide reports to the Chief Instructor, Dean of the Ricciardi College of Business, Provost, and University President, and other administrators as required.
8. Conducts appropriate annual professional development activity including opportunities on topics such as cultural competence, equity, and other relevant topics.
9. Ensures compliance with university, local, state and federal regulations.
10. Serves as secondary liaison with FAA offices (e.g. Flight Standards District Office, Aviation Medical Examiner offices, etc.).
11. Works cooperatively with Aviation Science department chair or his/her designee to ensure proper student enrollment, training progress and completion.
12. Conducts flight and ground evaluations with students and staff.
13. Assists with development and revision of BSU Aviation operations publications (e.g. flight standards manual, aircraft operating checklists, aviation operations manual, dispatch manual).
14. Promotes industry safety and education efforts (e.g. FAASTeam membership).
15. Maintains 14 CFR Part 141.37 check instructor qualifications and conducts stage and end-of-course checks.
16. Maintains applicable Part 61, 91, and 141 flight currency requirements.
17. Advises and assists the Dean, Ricciardi College of Business with issues related to the safe operation of all flight training activity.
18. Conducts appropriate annual professional development activity.
19. Perform other duties as necessary to achieve program goals and objectives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree from an appropriately accredited institution.
• 3 years experience in developing and/or managing aviation safety programs.
• Meets or exceeds FAA 14 CFR Part 141.35(d) and (e) Chief Instructor Qualifications.
• Minimum 3 years experience in 14 CFR Part 141 flight and ground training operations.
• Possesses valid FAA Commercial Pilot (ASEL/AMEL), CFI/CFII, and FAA 3rd Class Medical certificate.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain harmonious working relationships with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or ethnicity.
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information.
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Possesses strong administrative, communication, and marketing knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrated experience with safety program compliance.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, various Windows utilities, and web-based applications.
• Commitment to customer service excellence/support to enhance an environment of equity, diversity and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, various Windows utilities, and web-based applications.

Work Environment:
Bridgewater State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employee with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please complete and submit this electronic form: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?BridgewaterStateUniv&layout_id=18

Special Conditions for Eligibility:
Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check.

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

Salary Range: $75,000-$85,000
Posting Number: S01024P
Open Date: 10/02/2023
Close Date: 3/24/2024
Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants:
To ensure compliance with FAA regulations, BSU is conducting a search for a Staff Assistant for Standards and Evaluation.

Please note the following information is required to complete your application for this position:

• A minimum of three (3) professional reference entries in space provided on the application form.
• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Equity and Inclusion Statement- a personal statement on a candidates past efforts to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion. The equity and inclusion statement is an opportunity for candidates to discuss scholarship, professional skills, and demonstrable experience that would enhance the universitys efforts to promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. Equity and inclusion statements will be considered as part of a transparent and comprehensive review of candidates application materials.

To apply, visit https://jobs.bridgew.edu/postings/26317

Bridgewater State University (BSU) is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer which actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce. We are dedicated to providing educational, working and living environments that value the diverse backgrounds of all people.

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