Director of Safety and Compliance

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

. Manage all safety programs under Part 135 .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeKahului • Hawaii • United StatesLead💰 $120,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing safety programs under Part 135, ensuring compliance with FAA and DOT regulations, and leading safety training initiatives. Proficient in risk management, root cause analysis, and emergency response planning within aviation operations.

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Safety Management System ManagementFAA Compliance ExpertiseRoot Cause Analysis (RCA)Certified Safety Professional (CSP)Aviation Safety Experience

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Hard Skills

Safety Program ManagementRisk ManagementDrug and Alcohol Testing ComplianceDatabase ManagementEmergency Response Planning

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCritical ThinkingProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteSafety Management System Documentation

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)Designated Employer Representative Level II (DER II)

Industry Keywords

FAA RegulationsPart 135Aviation SafetyHelicopter Tour OperationsEPA ComplianceOSHA Compliance

Tech Stack

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ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage all safety programs under Part 135
Maintain and manage Blue Hawaiian Helicopters’ Safety Management System
Develop and manage safety and risk training programs
Act as company Designated Employer Representative (DER) for the drug and alcohol testing program
Serve as primary contact for DOT and FAA compliance regarding drug and alcohol testing and administration
Provide direction and consultation on FAA certificate Part 5 and operational safety requirements
Maintain Safety Management System documentation and records and ensure compliance with FAA bridging documents and continuing operational safety
Manage Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Safety Risk Management (SRM) efforts
Facilitate RCA review board meetings and track recommendations through the Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) process
Ensure base safety officers support, train, and audit safety programs, policies, procedures, and systems
Create and lead quarterly Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and Send Word Now (SWN) drills
Train management on safety risk management and safety assurance policies and procedures
Lead weekly safety meetings with the President, DOO, and DOM and provide weekly safety report updates
Evaluate field operations and corporate support functions’ processes and initiatives for effective safety practices
Execute reporting, documentation, tracking, and implementation tasks required for FAA and DOT drug and alcohol testing compliance
Ensure compliance with EPA, OSHA, HIOSH, DOT-A, and other regulatory requirements
Directly supervise Safety Officers and company regulatory training
Interview, select, hire, train, assign, direct, appraise, reward, and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; and ten or more years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Familiarity with FAA regulations, DER Program and the Company’s Operational Manual(s)
Working knowledge of helicopter tour operations and maintenance
Two (2) or more years of aviation safety experience within air tour operations preferred
Degree in Safety and/or formalized safety training preferred
Strong interpersonal, collaboration, critical thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, organizational, communication, presentation, judgment, and partnership-building skills
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Database management required
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or International Society of Safety Professionals (ISSP) certification preferred, or Designated Employer Representative Level II (DER II)
Regular scheduled attendance
Ability to travel 40%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Industry-leading benefits (details provided via the company benefits page)
Equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations