FlightSafety International Inc

DOT/TSA Program Manager

FlightSafety International Inc$90K — $120K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate degree or equivalent experience in relevant field
  • 3-5 years of experience in a related role
  • Knowledge of aviation terminology and DOT/TSA regulations preferred
  • Strong communication skills in spoken and written English
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat, with basic typing skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide guidance on USDOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program
  • Serve as primary contact between FlightSafety and DOT/TSA
  • Communicate regulatory changes to management
  • Manage DOT/TSA compliance documents in Quality Management System
  • Develop and present internal DOT/TSA training programs
  • Coordinate drug and alcohol testing processes with HR and DTSC
  • Oversee TSA Assist Team's activities and maintain required training records

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Connection to industry-led meetings and conferences
  • Involvement in regulatory compliance initiatives
  • Professional growth through managerial responsibilities
  • A moderate work environment with a focus on teamwork
Full Job Description
Purpose of Position

The DOT/TSA Program Manager is responsible for ensuring FlightSafety's compliance with all US DOT and TSA regulations, as well as acting as the company's main point of contact for both programs.

Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day guidance on the USDOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program to all Drug Testing Site Coordinators (DTSC) and alternates, Human Resources (HR) representatives, Talent Acquisition employees, Flight Instructors, and Directors of Quality (DOQs)
  • Provide day-to-day guidance on TSA regulations and policy to training center-based TSA Administrators, alternates, and agents.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact between FlightSafety and DOT/TSA
  • Communicate DOT/TSA regulation and guidance changes to responsible managers in a timely manner.
  • Develop and maintain currency of DOT/TSA information displayed in FlightSafety TeamSpace for enterprise access, as needed.
  • Develop and implement required documents and processes in FlightSafety's Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with DOT/TSA regulations.
  • Resolve disputes regarding DOT/TSA policies, procedures, and documentation.
  • Develop and present internal DOT/TSA training as required.
  • Coordinate actions with HR representatives and DTSCs related to hiring of and quarterly random drug and alcohol testing for safety sensitive employees.
  • Ensure currency and accuracy of FlightSafety DOT drug and alcohol program records; coordinates and serves as the FlightSafety representative for annual DOT audit/inspection.
  • Ensure currency and accuracy of FlightSafety TSA Security Awareness Training records.
  • Actively participate in relevant FlightSafety and industry-led meetings and conferences
  • Provide input on proposed changes to regulations and industry guidelines.
  • Manage DOT voluntary disclosure and TSA action plan program for rule violations; coordinates corrective action response with center(s) and reports to relevant authority.

Mentoring/Managerial Activities:
  • Assist with the interviewing of prospective program related employees upon request of the hiring manager.
  • Provide performance appraisal feedback to center management for the TSA Administrator or alternate, as needed.
  • Direct and/or facilitate meetings and oversee distribution of meeting minutes to appropriate personnel.
  • Provide orientation training and training on usage of appropriate software systems, procedures, and regulations, as required of each employee, as needed.
  • Analyze status of all current projects/plans and keep the Manager, Regulatory Affairs apprised of any problem areas or issues.
  • Oversee the TSA Assist Team's position assignments and interactions with internal and external Clients and Customers
  • Coordinates with covered employee manager and follows up as necessary to ensure all required training for covered employees is completed within the regulatory timelines


Minimum Education

  • Associate degree (A.A.) from a two-year college or technical school preferred, or three (3) years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; equivalency years' experience substitution must be in related field; plus.
  • Knowledge of aviation industry terminology and DOT/TSA regulations preferred.
  • Previous work experience environment will have been in a middle management position, involving confidentiality, organizational skills, and time constraint pressures.


Minimum Experience

  • 3-5 years of experience.


Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Fluency in English; Able to speak, understand, read, and write Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Able to work unsupervised, as needed.
  • Type/keyboard (computer user with minimum typing/keyboarding skills), preferred Ability to adapt to changing schedules and high-pressure situations.
  • Ability to interact with various levels of management in a professional manner.
  • General knowledge of the following software: Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Other software programs may be required, as needed.


Physical Demands and Work Environment

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

About FlightSafety International Inc

FlightSafety International is a provider of professional aviation training, simulation equipment and software, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. FlightSafety operates the world's largest fleet of full-flight simulators at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, South Africa and the United Kingdom. The company's customers include commercial airlines, business aviation operators and aircraft manufacturers, as well as military and government agencies. FlightSafety was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
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1951

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