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Title: Director, Flight Safety

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 25R000 - Justice, Safety & Military Science

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week:

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - G25

Retirement:   KTRS 

Contact Person: Tim Holt

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Director of Flight Safety is responsible for implementing and managing the EKU Aviation Safety Management System as part of a collegiate FAA Part 141 flight training program. Director of Flight Safety will work closely with the Chief Flight Instructor, Maintenance Manager, and Operations Manager to ensure the safe conduct of all flight training events. The incumbent will perform routine safety audits, flight line safety reviews, and initiate actions required to increase safety awareness. Director of Flight Safety is responsible for the coordination and administration of the Safety Committee and ensuring compliance with all applicable university and aviation safety policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelors Degree required

Experience: Two years of directly related experience

Licensure & Certifications: Certified Flight Instructor (CFI). Additional advanced flight instructor certifications preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties:

• 15% - Perform routine safety audits as prescribed by the EKU Aviation Safety Management System policy - (Essential)
• 15% - Collate, organize, evaluate, investigate and manage EKU Aviation Safety reports - (Essential)
• 15% - Coordinate and manage EKU Aviation Safety Committee meetings and reports - (Essential)
• 15% - Inspect EKU Aviation equipment, assets, and environment for unsafe workplace conditions - (Essential)
• 20% - Implement and manage the EKU Aviation Safety Management System - (Essential)
• 10% - Establish, coordinate, direct, and evaluate the effectiveness of EKU Aviation Safety policies and procedures - (Essential)
• 5% - Schedule, coordinate and conduct required EKU Aviation Safety Standdowns - (Essential)
• 5% - Support the office functions by completing al lother duties and special projects as assigned - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled:

Special Instructions:

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.