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Airbus

Senior Regulatory Strategist and Safety Manager

Location:  Herndon, Virginia, United States
Location flexibility:  4 office days / week
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Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at USCareers@airbus.com

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Job Description:

Airbus requires regulatory and safety expertise in order to establish the competence & authority enabling it to ensure Airbus processes comply with regulatory and safety requirements of the Aviation Authorities (including NAA’s) in order to support our Operators. The Senior Regulatory Strategist and Safety Manager role at Airbus will provide guidance and is consulted on the implementation of and compliance with these rules to support our operators. This role will also apply the intelligence cycle (planning & direction, collection, analysis, dissemination) to recognize threats and opportunities, anticipate trends or developments that might have a direct impact on the company.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Rule Making & Regulation Monitoring: 50%
  • Track rulemaking and regulatory changes of US Govt. agencies (e.g. DoT, FAA, FCC, CDC, etc.) to determine the impact on Airbus Americas customer operations and satisfaction.
  • Disseminate knowledge internally and support stakeholders for implementation of new rules.
  • Guide / suggest solutions to support our business in the application of requirements
  • Review and prepare quality requirements related to relevant regulations for Airbus America Customer Service activities.
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  • Participation in the preparation of risk assessments and risk / opportunities management in the bid phase
  • Publish regular customer communication about upcoming mandates visible to Airbus
  • Develop and maintain relationships with FAA Flight Standards and Aircraft Certification as they are the major interfaces between Airbus Americas and its customers
  • Understand the bi-lateral agreements between EASA and FAA with regard to maintenance procedures
  • Develop and maintain relationships with A4A, AVA,RAA, and NACA
    • Safety Management System Officer (SMS): 30%
    • Act as a focal point and Safety & Risk Management (SOW) relay for SMS activities for the North American Customer Service region
    • Participate to the ISOEG regional meeting (under Operational Safety Enhancement leadership)
    • Work in close cooperation with the Customer Service Safety & Risk Management team
    • Collaborate with Latin American SMS Officer to align SMS efforts in the 2 Regions
    • Major Repairs 14 CFR Part 145 Organization Quality Manager: 15%
    • Support the Major Repairs organization as the regional quality expert
    • Maintain and recommend revisions for the A45.7 FAA repair station manual for Airbus
    • Assist and oversee internal audits for the organization in the region
    • Act as the primary point of contact for FAA and EASA inspectors during surveillance audits and inspections
    • Support and assure compliance with and maintain compliance to 14 CFR Part 120 (Drug and Alcohol program)

    Additional Responsibilities: 5%

    Other duties as assigned:

    Qualified Experience and Training:

    Education:

     Required

    • Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial engineering , other related discipline or equivalent experience

    Experience:

     Required

    • >10 Years of i n-depth knowledge of US Govt. agencies with a focus on FAA regulations (e.g. DoT, FAA, FCC, CDC, etc.)
    • Cross-disciplinary knowledge in aircraft/parts manufacture/delivery, repairs maintenance activities and associated compliance.
    • Quality and regulatory function experience

    Preferred

    • In depth knowledge of SMS regulations, as defined by EASA & NAA’s derived from ICAO Annex 19 - Safety Management.
    • Extensive knowledge of Aircraft Operations, Systems and Maintenance Practices
    • Project management

    Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

     Required

    • Developed soft skills in communications, stakeholder management, networking, autonomous, innovative, open, with a speak-up mind set.

    Communication Skills:

    Required:

    • Fluent English language skills required

    Preferred:

    • Ability to communicate in French. Spanish and/or German a plus

    Job Dimensions:

    • Strategic influence as it pertains to rulemaking bodies impact of US operators
    • Customer relationships

    This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

    Company:
    Airbus Americas Customer Services, Inc.

    Employment Type:
    US - Direct Hire

    Experience Level:
    Professional

    Remote Type:
    On-site

    Job Family:
    Strategy & Policy
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    Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

    By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
    Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

     Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com .

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