Sr. Manager of Safety

DroneUp is a team of thinkers, makers, and collaborators bound together by our commitment to inspire drone technology leadership.

We build drone technology and deliver on drone flight services to help our customers succeed. Our goal is to revolutionize the business ecosystem by connecting drone technology to communities around the globe.

Recognized as an innovative leader, DroneUp transforms organizations with drone delivery and drone technology solutions. We develop SaaS platforms having patented mobile app technology available at the Apple App and Google Play Stores. With technology-driven customers, together, we inspire the future of drone services, providing intelligent access to airspace, automation innovation, streamlined process management, operational efficiency, and a commitment to safety.

Headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, DroneUp was founded in 2016 by Tom Walker. DroneUp quickly moved from an American small business start-up to a global leader, receiving a significant investment from the #1 retailer in the world, Walmart, Inc. DroneUp, a privately held company, works with more than 20,000 drone pilots to serve its customer portfolio and is dedicated to connecting communities to drone technology globally.

Position Summary:
DroneUp is seeking a Sr. Manager, Safety who will be responsible for the execution of the comprehensive DroneUp Safety Program. The ideal candidate will collect and analyze all relevant data to make recommendations to management regarding changes to policy, procedures, and practices to enhance safety, and also act as an information conduit to deliver safety information to DroneUp employees.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and operate the Safety Management System and all related safety department functions

• Document specific and important results the position is intended to achieve over time
• Connect major, significant, or principal functions performed to a result, against which some measurement of performance often can be applied
• Support further development, planning, and implementation of the DroneUp Safety Management System
• Evaluate incident report findings to determine cause and provide interpretation of data to the safety committee and administer corrective actions in response to their findings
• Compile and analyze statistical data identifying adverse trends, lessons learned, etc. and ensure results are presented
• Advise senior management on issues pertaining to air safety
• Conduct risk analysis for new operational locations and assist in educating crewmembers
• Develop and maintain scalable monitoring systems to support operations (event reports, aircraft registration, emergency response plan, etc)
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Aviation, or any related technical field
• 10+ years industry experience
• 5+ years in aviation safety
• Strong knowledge of the federal aviation regulations
• Formal training in Safety Management System from a recognized training provider
• Experience working with the FAA or NTSB and familiarity with their policies and recommended practices
• Experience in development and implementation of SMS
• Remote pilot license; additional licenses such as Commercial/CFI preferred
• High attention to detail and experience with document generation and recordkeeping
• Excellent written, verbal communication skills and presentation skills
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Travel requirement of 15%

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Legal Services
• Identity Protection
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)

Salary

Just like drones themselves, your earning potential can soar to new heights, but it largely depends on your qualifications and expertise. If you are recognized as an industry expert, your earning potential can take true flight. The target salary range for this position is $90,000 to $115,000. Your unique qualifications and contributions to the field will play a significant role in determining your precise compensation. The total rewards for this position may also include; potential for annual bonuses, benefits package, paid time off, and more.

$90,000 - $115,000

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

DroneUp is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals, regardless of sex, age, race, national origin, disability or other protected characteristics. DroneUp subscribes to the equal employment opportunity requirements of applicable law. It is the policy of DroneUp to ensure equal opportunity to all employees and applicants in all employment matters, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, training, promotion, and separation. In these and all activities, DroneUp does not discriminate against any qualified individual because of sex, age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual preference, gender identity disability, handicap, liability for service in the United States Armed Forces, veteran status, and/or any other legally protected characteristic.

Any individual who feels that he or she may have been discriminated against in violation of this policy is strongly encouraged to immediately contact his or her supervisor or any member of DroneUp management. Any member of DroneUp management who is notified of alleged discrimination is required to immediately report the incident to the HR Department.

DroneUp will thoroughly investigate all such claims with due regard for the privacy of the individuals involved. Any employee who knowingly retaliates against an employee who has reported workplace discrimination will be subject to immediate corrective action, up to and potentially including termination of employment.

Security Responsibility Statement: Employees are expected to provide a high level of security to any personal or private information accessed as part of their work, whether at a DroneUp facility or remotely. This includes participating in security training, remaining sensitive to individual rights to personal privacy, and complying with company policies. Employees who have access to sensitive data that is protected by regulation, such as HIPAA, or by contract, such as credit card data, must comply with any additional requirements dictated by the governing regulations or associated contracts.