SMS Program Advisor

Wisk Aero

$135K — $169K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent; engineering or aviation safety preferred.
  • At least 8 years of system-level safety experience.
  • Experience in flight or system testing is desirable.
  • Background in regulated environments (121, 135, airport, test, etc.).
  • Hands-on experience in safety risk management, internal safety communications, and data visualizations.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct and coach subject matter experts in risk or hazard assessments.
  • Generate clear documentation and visualizations for the Safety Management System (SMS).
  • Train team members to enhance the safety culture within the company.
  • Identify areas for improvement in safety processes and develop implementation plans.
  • Conduct effective root cause analyses of events and incidents.
  • Develop standardization of safety practices.
  • Lead SMS activities to implement and maintain SMS across the OEM.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
  • 9 off Fridays throughout the year for full-time employees.
  • Flexible vacation time off.
  • 11 company holidays annually.
  • 401(k) plan with 50% company matching vested immediately.
  • Commuter assistance and education assistance.
  • Free catered lunches and wellness allowances.
  • Variety of perks including snacks, drinks, employee referral bonuses, charitable giving match, and patent bonus program.
Full Job Description
We are looking for an SMS program management advisor to join our team. The goal of an SMS Program Management advisor at Wisk is to ensure that the Safety Management System functions throughout the design, manufacturing and testing processes, to include flight test, as well as test activities on rigs and simulators to support company programs. You will be part of the SMS team for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market. You will be an integral part of getting Wisk's Safety Management System approved with the regulator. Due to the nature of the work required for this position, this is an onsite opportunity. You will be required to work from our Fremont office. Responsibilities Conduct and coaching subject matter experts in risk or hazard assessments across a wide cross section of tasks. Generate clear and concise documentation and visualizations to govern and report on Safety Management System. Train team members on SMS documentation in order to grow the safety culture within the company. Identify areas of improvement in safety processes and can develop plans to enact the changes. Discovering effective root cause analyses of events and incidents. Develop standardization of safety practices. You will lead Safety Management System Activities to implement and maintain an SMS across the OEM. Requirements Have a bachelors degree or equivalent, a plus if engineering or aviation safety field. At least 8 years system level safety experience. Flight or system test experience desired. Manufacturing, oil and gas, medical safety and other HRO safety experience will be considered. You have worked in regulated environments (121, 135, airport, test etc.) You have hands-on experience in safety risk management, internal safety communications and data visualizations. You are a highly motivated, self starting individual with a broad set of skills and never afraid of facing complex technical challenges Desired: You are familiar with manufacturing novel and testing principles, aerospace a plus. Job Type: Full-time Pay range the company expects to pay: $135,000 - $169,000 per year - The starting base salary within this range for this role varies based on factors such as your geographical location, and your relevant job-related experience that is consistent with a business necessity. Wisk HQ is located in Mountain View just a couple of hundred feet from Shoreline Lake and its surrounding walking/jogging trails. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 9 off Fridays for full-time employees throughout the year, flexible vacation time off, 11 company holidays, a 401(k) plan with 50% company matching vested immediately, commuter assistance, and education assistance. And on top of all that, we also offer a variety of perks such as free catered lunches, flight lessons, wellness allowances, snacks, drinks, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, and more.

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