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Farmingdale State College is seeking an Aviation Safety Officer. Responsible for the development, implementation, control and maintenance of the Farmingdale State College Aviation Center Safety Program, also known as the Safety Management System (SMS). The Aviation Safety Officer reports to Aviation Center Director. The primary responsibility is to provide information and advice on flight and maintenance safety matters to the Aviation Center Director and follow through in its implementation.

Specific duties include:

+ Demonstrate excellent safety behavior and attitude, follow regulatory practices and rules, recognize and promote hazard reporting and ensure effective safety reporting.

+ Model and promote an organizational culture that fosters safety practices through effective leadership.

+ Act as an information conduit to bring safety issues to the attention of management and to deliver safety information to the organization's staff, contractors and stakeholders.

+ Develop and maintain the Farmingdale State College Aviation Center Safety Program (SMS).

+ Publish and maintain the Safety Management System Manual which includes the Emergency Procedures Manual.

+ Provide and articulate information regarding safety issues within the organization.

+ Assist in the continuous improvement of the hazard identification and safety risk assessment and the organization SMS.

+ Liaison with the Chief Flight Instructor (CCFI) and the Director of Maintenance (DOM) and Aviation Center staff on safety matters.

+ Represent the FSC Aviation Center on safety matters to key government and select other aviation organization and industry organizations (e.g. FAA, FSDO, Republic Airport, NTSB etc.).

+ Analyze technical data for trends related to hazards, events and occurrences.

+ Measure the effectiveness and seek to continually improve the quality of processes at the Aviation Center.

+ Maintain the air safety occurrence database which is currently the Baldwin Aviation Safety Management System.

+ Act as Chairman of the Center Safety Committee, arranging its meetings and keeping records of such meetings.

+ Conduct the monthly CFI safety meeting and keep records of such meetings.

+ Conduct the flight student/Av Center staff Safety Stand Down each semester and keep records of such meetings.

+ Assist with the investigation of accidents or incidents involving flight in aircraft or maintenance departments and conducting and coordinating investigations into such incidents or accidents.

+ Conduct safety audits and inspections as required.

+ Stay trained and informed of the changes in the development of SMS in General Aviation and FAR Part 141.

+ Conduct safety audits and inspections as required.

+ Serve in the Operations Area as Dispatcher as required.

+ Any other duties as assigned by the Aviation Center Director.

Nights, Weekends, and Holiday work may be required dependent upon circumstances and needs of the Department.

The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:

+ Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.

+ Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.

+ Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.

Job Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Bachelor's Degree.

+ Previous experience in aviation safety program.

+ Familiarity with FAA Safety Management Systems requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Previous experience as an Aviation Safety Officer in a Part 141 Flight School.

+ FAA Pilot or Maintenance license (certificates).

Additional Information:

This is a full-time UUP position.

+ For the first 10 working days, beginning Thursday, April 3, 2025, and ending Wednesday, April 16, 2025, applications will be limited to UUP Farmingdale.

+ CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Friday, May 2, 2025

+ SALARY: $80,000 + $3,400 in downstate location pay = $83,400 Total Compensation. Salary may increase commensurate with experience.

The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans.

Click here for New York State Benefits Summary (https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/UUP-FT-Benefits-at-a-Glance.pdf)

Visit our Why Work at FSC (https://www.farmingdale.edu/human-resources/why-work-at-farmingdale.shtml) page to learn more about FSC and the total rewards we offer.

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Farmingdale State College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continue to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.

The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected].