Maintenance SMS Coordinator

Job Title: Maintenance SMS Coordinator

Department: Safety 

Reports to: Director of Safety

Location: Ypsilanti, MI (YIP)

Duties and Responsibilities 

• The SMS Data Coordinator reports to the Director of Airline Safety  
• Collect, analyze, and manage data being received from various departments. 
• Perform trend analysis and make recommendations to the Director of Maintenance and Director of Quality Control. 
• Enter SMS related information into ETQ Reliance database. 
• Collect and analyze maintenance event data to raise awareness of operational risks and to facilitate the application of corrective actions that mitigate those risks. 
• Assist in the administration and management of the Safety Reporting System, safety reports, safety risk assessments, and root cause analysis. 
• Acquire, analyze, and present shared and reported safety information with subject-matter experts and department leadership via cross departmental communications. 
• Assists with Maintenance Reporting Programs such as ASAP, VDRP, MEDA, and maintenance safety reporting. 
• Prepare reports that include the facts, analysis, conclusions, findings, and recommendations associated with reported events. 
• Prepare reports and presentations as required. 
• Conduct research in support of event-specific regulatory issues. 
• Assure corrective measures are executed and tracked to final resolution. 
• Evaluate safety report data and create reports identifying trends and risks. 
• Track and trend monthly and yearly metrics. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• 4-year degree from an accredited university or 5+ years additional relevant experience 
• 4+ years experience in Part 121 Airline Maintenance or comparable aviation experience 

• 4+ years experience with data analytics, risk management, or Safety Management Systems (SMS) under FAR Part 5, and audits 
• Advanced skills in computer programs or computer programming 
• Experience in compiling reports and metrics necessary to track safety trends across multiple platforms. 
• Experience in tracking and trending compliance metrics, objectives, and occurrences. 
• Experience in managing the collection and analysis of data including interpreting data, identifying trends, and evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of company operations. 
• Working knowledge of regulations governing commercial aviation 
• Ability to acquire, analyze, and present information gained through independent research, coordination with team members, discussions with subject-matter experts, or others through appropriate methods. 
• Ability to conduct or support data and/or analyses to provide meaningful and actionable insight that improve Kalitta Air’s safety performance. 
• Skilled in business intelligence and/or data reporting tools 
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite 
• High performance orientation, ability to work well under pressure, prioritize projects, meet deadlines, and maintain flexibility. 
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills 
• Self-starter must have a positive attitude and strong desire for success and work well with others. 
• Ability to work under stress in a fast paced, deadline driven environment. 
• Must have the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. 
• Available for occasional overnight travel (5)