US Army (ASO) Aviation Safety Officer (PMO)
The US Army Aviation (ASO)– Aviation Safety Officer (PMO Office) plans, implements, and coordinates safety and environmental programs in accordance with required regulations, procedures and policies with primary focus on aviation. Facilitates identification of safety and environmental risks and promotes reduction or elimination of potential accidents, occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths and safety-related financial losses. Conducts safety assistance visits and training to ensure implementation of and compliance with safety directives.
PMO level, reports to the Program Director and Deputy Program Manager in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. (US Citizenship is Required, as below) Required to obtain US Govt Clearance.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in (EHS Environmental Health and Safety) or equivalent is strongly preferred, or Five (5) + years of relevant Aviation Safety experience with a High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Branch 15 US Army Aviation MOS series is required.
- Three (3) years of Army Safety experience in rotorcraft maintenance, (UH-60M, AH-64E) with a Minimum of Three (3) years' experience in Army Aviation Safety Management is Required.
- Completion of the US Army (ASOC) training (or Military branch equivalent) at Ft. Rucker (Novosel) is Required.
- Prior US Military Aviator (Army is preferred) with a minimum of 1,500 hours (PIC) of flight time required.
- Required completion of the Additional Duty Safety Course (ADSC) as outlined in AR/DA PAM 385 series.
- Must be knowledgeable of OSHA, and environmental regulations, EPA, FAA, NTSB and other appropriate Federal, State and Local regulations.
- Must possess excellent communication, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills (written and spoken).
Responsibilities:
- Ensures proper industrial safety procedures are followed in accordance with the contract and appropriate Federal, state, and local regulations, rule, and procedures.
- Expert knowledge in the technical field of Aviation Safety and accident prevention and experience in use of DOD, FAA, NTSB, or ICAO documentation is required.
- Responsible for efficient creation, maintenance, organization, coding and protection of business records and information.
- Provides written reports which are clear, concise and meaningful for all ground/aviation safety and environmental matters.
- Conducts safety audits, fire extinguisher inspections, and inspections of all first aid kits and other safety related equipment.
- Processes occupational hazard reports including investigation the hazard and ensuring mitigations are in place.
- Performs duties as an active member of an aircraft accident board, assists in maintaining accident and incident records, files, and reports.
- Develops required reports, conduct briefings, safety training, and when directed conducts quarterly safety and semiannual safety stand down meetings.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be physically able to clear the Saudi Visa (Igama) Medical for deployment.
- Must be able to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods.
- May be required to lift objects whose weight may not exceed 50 pounds.
- Works in a normal office environment with controlled temperature and lighting conditions.
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