Aviaition Safety Compliance Lead

About this role

Job Title: Aviaition Safety Compliance Lead

Job Category: Facilities

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Local

* * *

The Opportunity: CACI is seeking an experienced   Aviation Safety Compliance   Lead   to serve as CACI's senior aviation safety subject matter expert responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing aviation safety programs supporting contractor-operated and contractor-supported aviation activities throughout the Indo-Pacific theater. The position ensures aviation operations are conducted   in accordance with   established safety management principles, Department of Defense (DoD) safety policies, industry best practices, and contractual requirements while supporting SOCPAC operational   objectives .   The Aviation Safety Compliance Lead provides technical leadership supporting aviation risk management, Safety Management Systems (SMS), flight operations safety, ground operations safety, mishap prevention, operational hazard identification, and continuous safety improvement. The position works collaboratively with Government leadership, commercial aviation providers, Service Components, and mission partners to promote a proactive safety culture while   maintaining   operational readiness across distributed and expeditionary environments.   Working closely with Logistics Services, Mission Enabling personnel, aviation operators, and subcontractor partners, the Aviation Safety Compliance Lead evaluates operational risks associated with fixed-wing, rotary-wing, unmanned   aircraft   systems (UAS), and expeditionary aviation support activities. The position develops risk mitigation strategies that enable safe mission execution without degrading operational effectiveness.  

The   Aviation Safety Compliance Lead supports multiple Task Delivery Orders by providing technical oversight during aviation planning, operational assessments, flight operations, contractor aviation oversight, exercises, and contingency operations. The position ensures aviation safety principles are integrated throughout mission planning, execution, sustainment, and continuous improvement activities.  

Responsibilities:

Aviation Safety Leadership  

• Serve as the senior aviation safety advisor supporting aviation operations.   

• Develop and   maintain   aviation safety programs supporting contractor-operated and contractor-supported aviation activities.   

• Advise   Government leadership on aviation safety risks, operational hazards, and mitigation strategies.   

• Promote a proactive safety culture emphasizing hazard identification, risk reduction, and continuous improvement.   

• Ensure aviation safety   objectives   remain aligned with operational mission requirements.   

Safety Management Systems (SMS)  

• Develop, implement, and   maintain   Safety Management Systems supporting aviation operations. 

• Establish processes for hazard identification, safety reporting, risk analysis, and corrective action tracking.

• Monitor safety performance indicators and recommend improvements supporting operational excellence.   

• Conduct safety trend analysis and   identify   systemic risks affecting aviation operations.   

• Support continuous evaluation and enhancement of aviation safety processes.   

Operational Risk Management  

• Perform aviation operational risk assessments supporting   logistics , deployment, contingency, and special mission operations.   

• Evaluate risks associated with fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and unmanned   aircraft   operations.   

• Develop mitigation strategies supporting safe mission execution in permissive, contested, and denied environments.   

• Participating in mission planning to ensure aviation safety considerations are integrated into operational decisions.   

• Advise   leadership on acceptable levels of operational risk consistent with mission   objectives .   

Mishap Prevention & Investigations  

• Develop and implement aviation mishap prevention initiatives.   

• Support investigation of aviation incidents, accidents, near misses, and safety events.   

• Analyze root causes and develop corrective action recommendations. 

• Monitor implementation of corrective actions to reduce future operational risks.   

• Prepare aviation safety reports and executive summaries supporting Government leadership.   

Aviation Operations Support  

• Support aviation   logistics   operations, deployment and distribution activities, and operational aviation missions. 

• Coordinate aviation safety activities with commercial aviation providers, Government organizations, and subcontractor partners.   

• Participate in operational exercises, contingency operations, humanitarian   assistance   missions, and crisis response activities.   

• Evaluate operational procedures to improve aviation safety while   maintaining   mission effectiveness.   

• Support operational readiness assessments for aviation platforms and supporting infrastructure.   

Safety Inspections & Compliance Reviews  

• Conduct aviation safety inspections, operational assessments, and internal compliance reviews.  

• Evaluate contractor aviation operations against established safety standards and contractual requirements.   

• Monitor implementation of safety procedures and best practices across operational locations.   

• Support Government safety evaluations and program audits.   

• Recommend corrective actions to improve operational safety performance.   

Documentation, Training & Continuous Improvement  

• Develop aviation safety procedures, manuals, and standard operating procedures. 

• Deliver aviation safety training, risk management workshops, and safety awareness briefings.   

• Maintain   aviation safety records supporting contractual and regulatory requirements.   

• Monitor emerging aviation safety standards and recommend program enhancements.   

• Promote

Similar jobs

• Aviation Compliance Lead — Skydio · Remote
• Aviation Regulatory Compliance, Lead — CACI · Camp Smith, HI
• Aviation Safety Manager — Hhs (HHS1Jobs) · Windsor Locks, CT
• Aviation Lead — Som · Chicago
• Regulatory Compliance Airworthiness Specialist — Allegiantair · Las Vegas, NV
• Aviation Safety Program Manager — Embryriddle · Prescott, AZ
• Maritime Safety Compliance Lead — CACI · Camp Smith, HI
• Head of Safety & Compliance — Nevoya · Remote