Senior Director, Safety and Flight Operations Tech Affairs

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Job Description:

Position Summary:
The Senior Director, Safety and Flight Operations Technical Affairs provides Safety, Technical, Functional and Operational
Aeronautical Expertise to customer airlines, regulatory agencies, safety organizations and industry safety/technical
working groups to enhance, promote and protect the positive image of Airbus in the Americas.
Responsibilities include interfacing with and supporting Airbus operators, regulatory agencies, safety organizations and
other flight operational related groups to provide safety and flight operations technical support. The Senior Director will
function as assistant director of the Crisis Command Center and assume the director position when the VP Safety,
Security and Flight Operations Technical Affairs is unavailable. The director will coordinate and collaborate with Airbus
SAS headquarters is an essential task to ensure a common seamless alignment.
Based in Washington, DC, the Senior Director will assess, analyze, and interpret the safety threat environment across the
Americas as it pertains to real and perceived external challenges to Airbus aircraft operations. Through a comprehensive
network the role will promote a safety culture while providing flight operations technical support that aligns with Airbus
culture, policies and values.
Primary Responsibilities:
1. Responsibility Specifics : 80%
● Serve as the Airbus initial point of contact for flight operations safety, security, and technical related matters in
the North America Region.
● Provide Technical, Functional and Operational Aeronautical Expertise to the NTSB related to any major Airbus
incident/accident investigation either on scene or as a member of a Cockpit Voice Recorder, Flight Data Recorder,
Operations or Pilot Interview working groups; when required serve as Airbus spokesperson at NTSB Public
Hearings.
● Assume position as Director of the Airbus Americas Crisis Control Center in the absence of the VP Safety, Security
and Technical Affairs to coordinate and manage accident investigation activities related to any accident or serious
incident involving Airbus aircraft operated in the Americas.
● Provide continued coordination of regulatory approvals required from the FAA, ATO, USAF, FCC, DHS, TSA and
CBP for French and German registered Airbus aircraft to conduct production flight tests and customer
acceptance flights and other flights as approved by the FAA in US Airspace.

The Company reserves the right to revise, change and/or modify job duties, responsibilities or working conditions as the need arises, with or
without advance notice. Employment with the Company is at-will. This position description and the statements contained within it do not create

any contractual rights between the Company and its employees, either express or implied.
Senior Director, Safety and Flight Operations Technical Affairs September 2024

● Provide Safety, Technical, Functional and Operational Aeronautical Expertise to customer airlines, regulatory
organizations, and safety initiatives with FAA, TSA, CBP, ATO, FAA ARAC, CAST, JIMDAT, NTSB, A4A, ATO, ALPA,
APA, FSF, FCC, RTCA, NBAA, DHS, TSA, FAM, CBP, NASM for the enhancement of aviation safety.
● Serve as primary member for Commercial Aviation Safety Team (CAST) Aviation Team and associated working
groups.
● Serve as a primary member for Aviation Safety Team (AST) working groups.
● Serve as alternate Airbus representative for the Airlines for America Safety Council and Operations Council.
● Work with ST and STL groups and Airbus customers to insure current and future FCOM, QRH, MMEL and other
flight operations related documentation, procedures and policies are the safest, efficient, comprehensive,
consistent.
● Provide and make presentations at various organizations on topics related to Airbus safety and flight operations
including Fly By Wire Technology, ROPS and other operational systems and topics. Arrange for Airbus SMEs to
present when appropriate.
● Participate in Cockpit Focus Group (CFG) to ensure future cockpit design continues to improve flight safety and
involves customer inputs.
● Support Flight Test both in Mobile and Toulouse for “First Flights” as a Pilot
2. Oversee Program Governance: 2%
● Manage annual budget and execute within budget.
3. Execute, Monitor and Control: 3%
● Track any milestones and deliverables.
● Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations when
required.
4. Additional Responsibilities: 15%
● Coordinate, manage and secure the necessary FAA mandated Special Flight Authorizations (SFAs) and TSA
Airspace Waiver for French and German registered Airbus experimental or production flight test aircraft to
conduct flight operations in US Airspace consisting of humanitarian flights, ferry flights, test and certification
flights, sales & customer demonstration flights, route proving, aerial demonstrations and static displays; in
addition coordinate with the respective airport authorities involved such as FAA, TSA, CBP, airport police, air
traffic control, ground handling, aircraft security and ARFF for the necessary operational approvals including site
visits and evaluations when necessary.
● Assume the roles of VP, Safety, Security and Technical Affairs in the absence of the Standing Vice President
● Participate in Airbus Americas Senior Leadership Meetings
● Identify and substantiate the need for the implementation of design changes to Airbus aircraft to make them
more competitive in the U.S.
● Coordinate and harmonize the Crisis Command Center directives and best practices with Toulouse CCC.
● Participate in regular CCC drills.
● Other duties as assigned.
Qualified Experience / Skills / Training:
Education:
The Company reserves the right to revise, change and/or modify job duties, responsibilities or working conditions as the need arises, with or
without advance notice. Employment with the Company is at-will. This position description and the statements contained within it do not create

any contractual rights between the Company and its employees, either express or implied.
Senior Director, Safety and Flight Operations Technical Affairs September 2024

● Bachelor Degree in Aviation, Safety or related field
● Engineering Degree (preferred)
Experience:
● Minimum 10 years’ experience in the U.S. FAR Part 121 Line Operations as a Pilot
● Held the position of Captain at a U.S. FAR Part 121 Air Carrier
● Minimum 2000 flight hours (combined flight / simulator) experience in Airbus Fly By Wire (FBW) Aircraft
(Captain, Instructor and/Check Airmen)
● Airline management experience in Flight Crew Training, Flight Standards, Flight Operations and/or Flight Safety
● Experience as either Director Flight Standards, Fleet Captain or Chief Pilot desired
● Minimum 5 years experience in working with the U.S. Government and Industry Airline Safety Organizations

Licensure/Certifications:
● FAA Airline Transport License (ATP)
● Type Rating in at least one Airbus Fly By Wire (FBW) aircraft (A220, A319/320/321, A330, A350)
Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:
● Demonstrated strong organizational, time-management, leadership and strategic thinking skills
● Adaptable, innovative and detail oriented.
● Disciplined to solve complex problems, with the ability to resolve issues and drive solutions that create win-win
solutions for Airbus and our customers.
● Effective, versatile and results-oriented leadership with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages):
● Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
● Strong ability to network and interact with colleagues, peers, and senior executives
The Company reserves the right to revise, change and/or modify job duties, responsibilities or working conditions as the need arises, with or
without advance notice. Employment with the Company is at-will. This position description and the statements contained within it do not create

any contractual rights between the Company and its employees, either express or implied.
Senior Director, Safety and Flight Operations Technical Affairs September 2024

● Exceptional interpersonal skills, including an ability to use tact and diplomacy with people at all levels to get
actions accomplished.
Travel Required:
● 30% Domestic and International
Citizenship:
● Must be authorized to work in the US

Decision Making, Complexity:
● Decision to commit resources to industry Safety Enhancements (SEs) that encompass both internal and external
customers and stakeholders
● Make go/no go decisions regarding flight line operations at the Mobile FAL
● Be an integral part of the decision making process during first and customer acceptance flights
● Possess the necessary Crew Resource Management Skills to act with authority and assertiveness with respect
● Be responsible for a multi-million dollar Airbus Aircraft to ensure the safety of the crewmembers, the aircraft and
the Airbus brand

Organizational information:
N+1 Ho Safety and technical affairs
Direct Reports: Exempt: 0
Non-exempt: 0
Job Dimensions, Contributions to Success:

● Airbus focal point for Industry Safety / Security / Flight Operations working groups that possesses both
responsibility and accountability
● Build enhance customer relationships to support the Commercial Sales and Support Services Team
● Promote the Airbus Safety Program to media, customers, stakeholders and industry partners with humility and
professionalism to protect the Global Airbus Reputation
Nature of Contacts:
Involved, negotiation type Communication on a regular basis with internal and external parties
Maintain a list of all internal Airbus, customer and industry contacts communicated with on a regular basis.
Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements:
The Company reserves the right to revise, change and/or modify job duties, responsibilities or working conditions as the need arises, with or
without advance notice. Employment with the Company is at-will. This position description and the statements contained within it do not create

any contractual rights between the Company and its employees, either express or implied.
Senior Director, Safety and Flight Operations Technical Affairs September 2024

● Able to travel by all modes of common transportation
● Onsite or remote
● Vision: Daily able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents,
reports and engineering drawings.
● FAA Class 1 Physical
● Hearing: Daily able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the
production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
● Speaking: Daily able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
● Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using
electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): Daily able to operate most office and personal
electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
● Carrying: Occasionally able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
● Lifting: Occasionally able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
● Pushing / Pulling: Occasionally able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
● Sitting: Daily able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer.
● Squatting / Kneeling: Occasionally able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
● Standing: Daily able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.
● Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. 30%
● Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): Daily able to walk through office and
production areas including uneven surfaces.
● Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing
Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site
● Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye
protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

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, Inc.

Employment Type:

US - Direct Hire

Experience Level:

Professional

Remote Type:

On-site

Job Family:

Aviation Safety <JF-CG-SY>

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