This position is responsible for the development and ongoing maintenance of a comprehensive flight safety program that includes participation from aviation, maintenance, medical staff members, and communication specialists. Within this general framework, this position is accountable for the following functions:

• Develop and maintain safety-related education for Care Flight staff.
• Develops maintenance & maintains safety-related outreach training for customers / partners across Care Flight’s service region.
• Maintains currency on industry trends in aviation safety management and accident prevention.
• Manages employees as assigned.
• Development and promotion of effective Safety Management System (SMS) for Care Flight ground and air operations.
• Develops and maintains safety incident reporting and data processing through safety reporting software program or similar programs.
• Responsible for timely assignment, investigating, contributing, and appropriate loop closure of submitted Reporting Forms in safety reporting software.
• Develops benchmark standards for tracking and reporting of safety program outcomes and achievements.
• Provides presentations at staff meetings and New Employee Orientation (NEO).
• Develop safety-related strategies, measurable benchmarks, and regular communications with Base Safety Representatives (BSRs).
• Conducts root cause analysis of all reported safety occurrences (operational, aviation, clinical) and assists management in action plan development for education safety concern resolution.
• Conducts safety audits of Care Flight operations to ensure compliance with CAMTS and other agency requirements.
• Maintains currency of all CAMTS safety-related policies and procedures.
• Regularly reports identified trends, data, and corrective actions to the Executive Director of Care Flight.
• Makes sound decisions based upon the STAR CARE decision model.
• Chairs the Care Flight Safety Committee and is responsible for assigning tasks, maintaining follow-up, and facilitating loop closure on safety-related items moved through the committee.
• Maintain Injury & Illness Prevention Plan and Workplace Violence Prevention Plan in accordance with Nevada and CalOSHA requirements.
• Initial and annual training and record keeping related to Exposure Control and Respiratory Protection Plan in accordance with Nevada and CalOSHA regulations for Aerosol Transmittable Diseases (ATD).
• Provides quarterly reporting to REMSA / Care Flight CQI Steering Committee and Care Flight Management to assist in accomplishment of organizational goals.
• Maintains a close relationship with Air Methods and Life Flight Networks’ Regional Safety Officer and Program Aviation Manager on safety issues and crew resource management programs.
• Coordinates communication between vendors, base safety representatives, and Care Flight medical staff relating to safety issues and education.
• Maintains a professional, collaborative relationship with Care Flight & REMSA staff and management.
• Conducts and coordinates audits, PAIP training drills, and outreach safety education to REMSA-Care Flight employees, partnering agencies, hospital staff, and citizens groups.
• Pursues continued education related to accountabilities.
• Responsible for maintaining and keeping current the Care Flight Post Accident Incident Plan (PAIP) manual.
• Responsible for maintaining and updating the Care Flight Safety Training Manual.
• Accepts other duties as assigned to promote goals and objectives of Care Flight department.
• Functions as part of the Care Flight management team and attends regular Care Flight management meetings.
• Consults and coordinates with other safety professionals within the organization to ensure cohesive and consistent safety policies and procedures.
• In coordination with other members of the Care Flight management team, supports a positive team environment, where employees are proud of being a member and are supportive of one another through open communication, standards and recognition.
• Supports the company’s Leadership Code of Conduct through one’s own actions and encourages the same from peers.
• Able to travel and work outside of regular schedule to facilitate the goals of the department and REMSA-Care Flight organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/ Experience Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years HEMS or Fixed Wing flight experience within the last 4 years.
• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field of study or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Formal training in safety is required.
• Disciplined and mature individual possessing the ability to engage in difficult communication with Care Flight staff and management when required.
• Strong motivational and leadership skills required.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills required.
• Must possess an intimate knowledge of Federal, State, and local regulations pertaining to Air Medical Transport operations
• Must be able to obtain a strong working knowledge of REMSA-Care Flight company policies and procedures within six (6) months of accepting position.
• Prior management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Prior safety experience within an EMS setting preferred.