Safety-critical Director (IEC 62304)

Role summary

The Director, Operational & System Safety (certificate Director of Safety) is primarily tasked with the development and implementation of the Safety Management System (SMS). The position reports directly to the Chief Safety Officer on all internal safety matters.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Aviation Management, or a directly related field, PLUS three (3) years of work experience in developing and managing safety programs, of which one year is in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

The employee’s primary workstation is located at the Camarillo Airport in a standard office environment. This role requires regular movement between office spaces and operational areas, including outdoor airport ramp areas, aircraft hangars, and surrounding office buildings. Duties may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, aircraft noise, and typical aviation-related environments.

This is a full-time, exempt position. The general business hours for this role are Monday through Friday; however, due to the nature of the organization’ 24/7, 365-day operation, hours and days may vary based on business needs.

The position may require flexibility to work outside of standard business hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. This role interacts regularly with external clients and internal employees and may occasionally require availability beyond normal business hours to support operational demands.