Aviation Safety Manager

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise. Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members. Roles and Responsibilities Actively identify potential hazards across all operational areas, ensuring a comprehensive approach to recognizing risks before they escalate by: Managing the flight test hazard process Audits of flight test operations, procedures, and manuals to ensure effectiveness of and compliance with policies and procedures Maintain the Flight Test Emergency Response Plan and conduct periodic drills Conduct site inspections and safety observations, encouraging input from personnel at all levels to uncover hidden or emerging hazards. Provide comprehensive reports that include current safety metrics, trends, and analyses, incorporating predictive insights to identify potential risks and emerging issues. Cultivate a culture of safety awareness across the organization that includes regularly engaging with personnel at all levels to ensure they understand and adhere to established safety protocols, procedures, and best practices. Manage the Flight Test Safety program. Develop a Flight Test Safety Management System (SMS) program. Participate in Flight Test planning to provide oversight of safety processes and decisions Required Bachelor’s degree 5 years of aviation safety experience or formal aviation safety training Knowledge of safety investigation techniques, root cause analysis, and technical report writing. Knowledge of risk assessment and mitigation strategies, safety audits, and continuous improvement processes. Knowledge of human factors in aviation. Ability to analyze safety data to anticipate potential risks and implement mitigation strategies. The ability to communicate complex safety issues clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally. Be able to uphold the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior, ensuring that safety remains the top priority even in situations where operational efficiency or other business pressures may conflict. Exceptional written and verbal communication skill. Desired Pilot certifications Experience with SMS Experience with flight test safety At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $151680 - $189600. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at [email protected] . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy . Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time. Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to [email protected] . All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.