About the position
As an Aviation Safety Analyst at Vista America, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing the company's rigorous safety standards. You will work closely with the Safety Risk Manager and the Director of Safety to support all aspects of our Safety Management System (SMS), voluntary safety programs, and contribute to Vista America's culture of safety. Your role involves analyzing safety reports, assisting with various safety programs, and supporting the overall safety operations of the organization.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and evaluate SMS (Safety Management Systems) and ASAP (Aviation Safety Action Program) reports for all company working groups to identify potential safety risks and opportunities for improvement.
- Assist the Safety Risk Manager in coordinating and preparing for weekly and quarterly Safety meetings, including pre-meeting preparation, agenda updates, and post-meeting follow-ups.
- Assist in the processing, tracking, and closing out of SMS reports, ensuring timely resolution and follow-up actions and feedback.
- Learn and assist with the Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) system across all applicable aircraft fleets, supporting data collection, analysis, and trend identification.
- Aid in data collection and report preparation for incident investigations, ensuring accurate and comprehensive documentation for safety audits and reviews.
- Prepare clear, accurate, and visually engaging presentation materials for the Safety Department to communicate safety performance, trends, and initiatives.
- Organize, analyze, and report on SMS data to identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
- Actively contribute to promoting a safety-oriented culture across the company, encouraging safe work practices, and maintaining a commitment to continuous safety improvements such as training materials, lessons learned, safety bulletins etc.
- Perform other safety-related tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Safety Department.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Aviation Safety, or a related field (preferred).
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience in aviation safety, safety analysis, aviation operations or a related role (preferred).
- Familiarity with safety management systems SMS, ASAP, FDM.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret safety data, reports, and trends.
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear reports and presentations.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and engage with multiple departments to promote safety initiatives.
