Senior SMS Program Advisor

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 a Senior SMS Program Advisor to join our team. The goal of an Senior SMS Program Advisor at Wisk is to ensure that the Safety Management System is implemented and effective. You will be part of the Safety Management team that design, implement and get FAA approval of the SMS.

In this role you will need to be thoroughly familiar with SMS implementation and principles. Experience in rolling out new policy and change management is required. Experience in a test environment is desired. You should 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. In this role, the candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

This is a hybrid work opportunity. At Wisk, this means working onsite at our Mountain View office 2 to 3 days per week with flexibility for the remainder of the days. 

What you will do:

• You will take part in FAA acceptance of the SMS for type certification.
• You will support conducting and coaching subject matter experts in risk or hazard assessments across a wide cross section of tasks.
• You will help support problem solving activities with system level risk.
• You will help coordinate Safety Risk Management, Assurance and Promotion. 
• You will take part in leading and training disparate teams to ensure SMS implementation and effectiveness.

Requirements:

• Have a bachelor's degree or equivalent, a plus if engineering or aviation safety field. At least 12 years aviation experience. Flight, system test, certification or production experience desired. 5 years experience in safety risk management. 
• You have worked in FAA or Military, or other regulated environments (121, 135, airport, test etc.)
• You have hands-on experience and are a thought leader in safety risk management, internal safety communications and data visualizations. 
• You have conducted safety investigations and retrospectives.
• This role will require 10% of travel 

We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those from marginalized or underrepresented groups in the tech industry and aerospace, to apply for our job openings. We consider every candidate who shares our passion for making the impossible possible, even if they may not strictly meet all preferred requirements. We firmly believe that a diverse range of perspectives can profoundly influence both our product and our company culture.

Wisk HQ 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, alternative work schedule (9/80), flexible time off, 11 company holidays, a 401(k) plan with 50% company matching vested immediately, 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, wellness allowances, snacks, drinks, fruit, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, happy hours and much more.

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