Test Safety Officer

At Wisk, we're transforming the future of urban mobility through safe, all-electric, autonomous flight. We are a passionate team working together toward a sustainable future, solving high-impact problems that have never been solved before. By delivering everyday flight for everyone, we're making it possible to spend less time getting there and more time being there. If you want to be part of shaping the future of mobility, then read on!
We are looking for an experienced safety professional to serve as the Test Safety Officer within the Wisk Test and Flight Operations  team.   This role is reporting to the Director of Safety and Quality. The position will be based in the Wisk Test and Flight Operations organization.  The role will encompass flight tests as well as test activities on rigs and simulators to support company programs.

Requirements

• Generated and approved multiple test risk or hazard assessments in a wide cross section of tasks.
• Been involved in the development of a wide range of test plans and the application of risk mitigations for these activities.
• Have a strong understanding of aircraft systems and the processes and support elements required to complete certification testing.
• Possess a wide exposure to Safety Management Systems, focused on the aviation environment, and specifically test.
• Have previously demonstrated the ability to lead teams through challenging safety related situations.
• Can generate clear and concise documentation to be used within the Safety Management System.
• Have enough experience to train team members on SMS documentation in order to grow the safety culture within the company.
• Can communicate clearly and articulate without ambiguity in written and verbal forms.
• Experienced communicator who can manage messages up the reporting chain as well as down into working level teams.
• Have the ability to identify areas of improvement in safety processes and can develop plans to enact the changes.
• Will be able to lead the team to effective root cause analyses of events and incidents that may occur during ground or flight operations. 
• Have experience in the coordination of program level activities to ensure ongoing education and standardization of safety practices.

Knowledge and Skills

• Expert knowledge in the technical field of aviation safety and accident prevention and experience in use of DOD, FAA, NTSB, or lCAO documentation is required. 
• Very detail oriented and able to work independently or in groups. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. 
• Ability to remain calm and be the voice of reason in stressful situations. 
• Ability to be persistent in the face of difficult problems or challenges. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to change directions with the needs of the work environment and take-on additional responsibilities based on operational needs. 

Experience and Education

• BS/BEng degree from an accredited College or University in an aviation/engineering related field or equivalent related work experience. Post graduate Safety System Training would be an advantage.
• Five (5) or more years’ experience as an Aviation Safety Officer/Manager (or equivalent title). 
• Experience dealing with safety and environmental laws, rules, and regulations is required. 
• Extensive experience in risk management and mitigation. 
• Experience in working with multi cultural environment is desired

We are located in Mountain View just a couple of hundred feet from Shoreline Lake and its surrounding walking/jogging trails. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance (company pays 100% of employee premium), alternative work schedule (9/80), flexible time off, 10 company holidays, a 401(k) plan with 50% company matching (no vesting period), commuter assistance, and education assistance. And on top of all that, we also offer a variety of perks such as free catered lunches, flight lessons, gym membership subsidies, snacks, drinks, fruits, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, happy hours and many more.
In order to protect the health and safety of all Wisk employees in the workplace, we are requiring that all employees receive an FDA-authorized vaccination against COVID-19 prior to physically returning to Wisk’s U.S. offices. Exceptions/accommodations are considered for employees with disabilities or sincerely-held religious beliefs or practices that prevent them from being vaccinated against COVID-19.
Wisk Aero provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wisk Aero abides by applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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