The Manager of Safety Investigations serves as the senior investigator for internal incident and trend investigations as assigned by the Director – Operational Safety (Part 119 DOS). The Manager of Safety Investigations is responsible for planning, implementing, directing, and coordinating the company’s safety investigation programs to ensure incidents are systematically investigated and identified hazards are communicated to the respective divisions for entry into the Safety Management System (SMS) for action. This position is a member of the Emergency Response “Go Team”, deploying to accident or incident sites, and is the Investigator-in-Charge of any internal safety investigation, as well as the primary liaison with any official government investigation. This position is able to work flexible hours and maintains a rotating on-call status outside of normal business hours, with the ability to respond on short notice, in order to ensure that operational events are properly screened, and investigations are initiated as necessary.

• Monitor operations and conduct detailed investigations based on the severity of operational events.
• Collect, Track, Validate, and document safety events to for use in the Safety Performance Indicators (SPI) log.
• Develop and enhance Safety Programs with a focus on hazard identification and accident prevention.
• Analyze safety data, collaborate with ALPA investigators, and support Aviation Safety Action Programs (ASAPs).
• Review safety reports and audits to identify emerging risks that require further investigation.
• Lead the Safety Investigations “Go” Team, deploying to any location in response to serious incidents or accidents. Responsible for maintaining investigation procedures, policy, and training.
• Establish, and maintain close working relationships with the NTSB, FAA, and global regulators on safety investigations and compliance matters.
• Notifies the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and key management personnel of significant events
• Communicate safety findings across departments to maintain a proactive safety culture.
• Stay informed on industry safety trends and support additional initiatives as directed by the Director – Operational Safety (Part 119 DOS).
• Must be able to travel on short notice and serve in a 24/7 on-call status.
• May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Responsibilities and duties may change when circumstances dictate (e.g., emergencies change in workload, rush jobs or technical developments).

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation, safety, engineering, or equivalent experience required.

• 3-5 years experience in 14 CFR Part 121 airline operations in aviation safety, accident investigations or graduate coursework relevant to the related field or FAA certificated Pilot, A&P or Dispatcher.
• Formal safety management system and accident investigation training required.
• Ability to manage the investigation team, including performance management, coaching and development, and quality control of work product. Proactively build team members’ skill sets to increase bench strength and allow for succession planning.
• Strong ability to interpret processes and procedures from diverse technical areas.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate with various levels of management, external business partners, and regulatory agencies
• Relationship-builder with a knack for working independently.
• Ability to conduct or support data and/or statistical analyses to provide meaningful and actionable insight that improve safety performance..
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and management skills.
• Ability to work under stress in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.
• Understanding of SMS principles ( 14 CFR Part 5) and application.
• Domestic & International travel: Approxmiately 15 of the time.

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits to our team members including medical, dental, STD, LTD, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, travel benefits and much more. We strive to maintain a professional, yet friendly environment and promote professional and career development for our Team Members.

At Spirit, our mission is to deliver the best value in the sky and be the most successful airline on Earth! We are leaders in providing customizable travel options and make it possible for our Guests to venture further and discover more than ever before by serving destinations throughout the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean! Imagine making your mark on an organization introducing 100’s of new aircraft that will double our fleet!  

• Fly With A Winner: We are proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity 2022 and by LinkedIn as a Top Company in the Travel & Hospitality industry. Our constant growth and improvement means boundless career opportunities. Team Members develop their careers rapidly while building key skills that drive long-term success.
• The Giving Spirit: We are committed to inspiring positive change in the cities where we work and live.  That starts with giving back through Corporate Social Responsibility and The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation.
• Be Yourself: We want Team Members to feel empowered to bring their whole self to work and contribute to our success – that’s why we’re committed to building progress in the areas of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. Our Spirit Family is strong, not despite our differences, but because of them.
• Travel The World: We offer competitive base salaries with robust health & welfare benefits, including travel & flight benefits for you and your family.

Spirit Airlines is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  All aspects of employment are governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.