Flight Safety - Air Safety Investigator

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Flight Safety – Air Safety Investigator

Are you passionate about aviation safety and driven to uncover the truth behind complex incidents? Join our team as an Air Safety Investigator at Bell, where you'll play a critical role in supporting worldwide accident investigations. As part of a global leader in helicopter manufacturing, you'll collaborate with industry experts, analyze data, and provide key insights to enhance safety standards and prevent future occurrences. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact on aviation safety while working in a dynamic and challenging environment

What you’ll be doing as the Air Safety Investigator

• Respond to aviation accidents and incidents, often with minimal notice.
• Conduct on-site investigations, including wreckage examinations, witness interviews, and data collection.
• Collaborate with federal, state, and local agencies, as well as manufacturers and operators.
• Prepare comprehensive reports detailing findings, conclusions, and safety recommendations.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with international accident investigation organizations.
• Participate in technical reviews, hearings, or meetings conducted by the NTSB, FAA, or foreign authorities, as appropriate.
• Stay up-to-date with aviation systems, regulations, and investigative techniques.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the organization’s mission.

Skills You Bring To this Role

•    Bachelors degree
•    Must hold either a Pilot’s License or an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate; possessing both is preferred. Equivalent military aviation qualifications will also be considered.    
•    Minimum of 2 years of experience in air safety investigation or relevant aviation experience in engineering, piloting, or maintenance.   
•    Strong team player with excellent collaboration skills and the ability to thrive in team-based environments.
•    Knowledgeable in Safety Management Systems (SMS), Risk Management, Human Factors, Accident Prevention, and Emergency Response Planning.
•    Proficient in computer applications, including MS Office and other relevant software tools.

What we offer you in return
•    You’ll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule
•    80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
•    120 hours Vacation time
•    12-13 paid holidays per year 
•    6 weeks parental leave 
•    Tuition reimbursement
•    Competitive salary
•    Comprehensive health insurance
•    On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor 
•    Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups
•    And so much more

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.  

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