OverviewThe Manager, Safety & Security leads a team of safety and security professionals dedicated to protecting employees, facilities, and organizational assets within a general aviation manufacturing environment. This role develops, implements, and monitors workplace safety and security programs that ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, ATF, FAA, DOT, and aviation-specific regulatory standards. The Manager plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, secure, and compliant operational environment through proactive risk management, structured safety processes, and strong cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities- Safety Program Leadership
- Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive workplace safety programs aligned with federal, state, and aviation-related regulatory requirements.
- Conduct facility safety audits, ensuring timely completion of corrective actions.
- Support industrial hygiene activities and oversee incident prevention and reduction initiatives.
- Maintain emergency preparedness plans tailored to aviation environments, including hangars, aircraft movement areas, and fuel-related operations.
- Fulfill Designated Employer Representative (DER) responsibilities, as applicable.
- Security Operations Management
- Oversee administration and maintenance of security technologies, including access control systems, cameras, and door hardware.
- Partner with IT and airport authorities to ensure security systems remain functional, compliant, and aligned with airport requirements.
- Coordinate with concierge and front desk teams to maintain alignment with security protocols, visitor management, badging processes, and airport access rules.
- Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
- Perform safety risk assessments and support applicable components of the FAA aligned Safety Management System (SMS).
- Partner with the Director, Air Safety on crossover safety concerns and incident trends, recognizing the Director's full authority for product safety and FAA compliance.
- Ensure workplace safety processes effectively integrate with broader enterprise safety frameworks.
- Training & Capability Development
- Collaborate with the Learning & Development (L&D) team to align and modernize EHS-related training across all locations.
- Support development and delivery of consistent, effective safety and security learning programs.
- Data, Reporting & Systems
- Manage digital EHS platforms used for tracking compliance activities, documenting reporting requirements, monitoring corrective actions, and generating safety/security performance metrics.
- Ensure accurate, timely data that enables informed, data-driven decision making.
- Leadership, Culture & HR Partnership
- Promote a proactive, regulation-aligned safety culture across the organization.
- Collaborate with HR Partners to provide routine employee and labor-relations coaching to leaders.
- Support timely and consistent resolution of workplace concerns while reinforcing expectations for safety, accountability, and operational integrity.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Safety Management, Security Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in workplace safety, security operations, or EHS roles, ideally within aviation or manufacturing environments.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, ATF, FAA, DOT, and relevant aviation safety standards.
- Experience managing safety audits, emergency preparedness, and security technologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using digital EHS or security management systems.
- Demonstrated leadership capability, including influencing cross-functional partners and developing team members.
- Professional certifications (e.g., ASP, CSP, CHSP, Certified Security Professional) preferred but not required.
Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options
- Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts: FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
- Well-being: Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider
- 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting at 1 year of service
- PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year
- Additional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
- Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
- Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts available
- Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations
These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!
Pay RangeSalary Range: USD $96,605.82/Yr. - USD $154,868.94/Yr.
