Wing
Aviation Safety Analyst
Palo Alto, California · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$145k-$154kDetected 14 days ago
Data AnalysisLogisticsCommunication
About the role
- Wing is looking for a Aviation Safety Analyst to join our Aviation Safety team.
- This role will be hybrid based in Palo Alto, California.
- You will balance your time between conducting formal Safety Risk Management (SRM) activities and executing Safety Assurance functions, specifically through data analytics, safety performance monitoring, and safety investigations.
Responsibilities
- Analyze safety data sets to identify trends and emerging risks, including building and maintaining safety performance charts and dashboards to visualize the effectiveness of our operational controls
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conduct risk assessments on new technologies, operational concepts, and proposed flight environments to identify hazards and develop robust controls
- Conduct thorough safety investigations into reports or events, utilizing root-cause analysis to ensure we learn from every event and implement effective corrective actions
- Perform safety reviews on proposed organizational or operational changes to ensure that existing safety levels are maintained and no new hazards are introduced
- Partner daily with Engineering, Flight Operations, and Flight Test teams to ensure safety data is accurate and that risk assessments reflect the reality of our operations
- Support safety promotion activities by assisting with safety training sessions and crafting communications to share safety-critical information and lessons learned.
- A thorough understanding of all SMS components and how they interact to create a proactive safety environment
- Proven ability to facilitate risk assessments and document hazards and mitigations clearly
- Familiarity with safety investigation techniques and the ability to drive toward systemic root causes
- The flexibility to adapt to evolving priorities and manage multiple tasks effectively
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience in a regulated safety environment, preferably in aviation or autonomous systems
- Demonstrated experience in safety data analysis, both quantitative and qualitative, with the ability to "tell the story" behind the numbers
- Excellent documentation skills and the ability to work effectively with technical and operational stakeholders to keep safety at the forefront of the business
Nice to have
- Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics.
- Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution.
- Wing's fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes.
- If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.
Compensation
- $145,000 - $154,000 USD
Benefits
- The US base salary range for this full-time position is the salary range below + bonus + equity + benefits.
Equal opportunity
- Wing is an equal opportunity employer and it is Wing's policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.
- If you have a need that requires accommodation during the interview process due to a disability or special need, please let us know by completing our Candidate Accommodations Request Form.
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