Investigator Air Safety

Job Summary

Investigate aircraft accidents, incidents and other safety reports involving the Cirrus Aircraft product line.  Travel to aircraft accident sites to document and investigate accidents.  Work with and around NTSB, FAA, foreign government agencies, state law enforcement departments, medical examiners, eye witnesses, and company employees as required to complete the investigation.  Write reports and give briefings as required.  Participate in communication of safety issues, and development of courses of actions to determine root cause and appropriate corrective actions and/or improvements.

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• On-call duties involving short notice travel domestically & internationally
• On site accident investigation
• Have physical and mental fortitude to deal with accident site hazards, human remains, and austere environmental conditions in a professional manner
• Perform necessary parts removal in a field environment using hand tools to include rendering pyrotechnics and other systems inert on damaged aircraft
• Proficiently document and gather physical evidence through use of photography, note taking, and other methods
• Work with varied government agency representatives during an investigation
• Ability to write clear and concise factual reports
• Ability to display and interpret stored data from mishap aircraft
• Work with cross-functional teams within company to assess risk, determine root cause, and develop containment and corrective actions as needed for reported safety issues and those identified in the course of investigating accidents and incidents
• Create and present information to various internal and external parties

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s Degree in relative field or 2 years’ experience as an air safety investigator 
• Private Pilot’s License with instrument rating and enough recency / experience to attend and pass a Cirrus Vision Jet Type rating course upon being hired (condition of employment subject to limitations)
• A&P license preferred but not required, other aviation experience also helpful and should be display within resume. 
• Reasonably competent with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Prior military experience preferred.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 

• Manages Complexity: makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes, contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.
• Situational Adaptability: adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations
• Communicates Effectively: develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Interpersonal Savvy: relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people
• Courage: steps up to address difficult issues, says what needs to be said

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required. 

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.