Flight Test Safety Lead

Supernal is at the forefront of creating emerging mobility solutions that will foster the development of human-centered cities. We are designing a completely new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft tailored to the mobility needs of future cities. This allows passengers a seamless intermodal journey that safely transports them to their final destination. We fuse research in autonomy, robotics, aviation and services to define a new category of mobility for the world’s communities. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people’s ability to move – whether for work or play.

What we do:

To support that goal, we are looking for an expert Flight Test Safety Lead to join our Chief Safety Office. This role will report to the Manager, Operational Safety, and will be primarily responsible for ensuring the Safety Management System (SMS) processes are integrated within the Test, Evaluation, and Certification Group and providing safety support to flight test daily activities.

Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration, which aligns with one of our core values. This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week.

What you can do:

• Work with the leaders of the Test, Evaluation, and Certification group to ensure their standard operating procedures (SOPs) support the company’s safety requirements
• Collaborate with Test, Evaluation, and Certification group in developing and updating test safety related processes, such as Test Safety Plans, Test Hazard Analyses (THAs)
• Collaborate in the development of and amendments to, company flight operations and flight test documentation including flight operations manuals, flight test SOPs, test safety processes, etc. This includes procedures involving ground handling of aircraft
• Chair the Flight Test Safety Review Board (SRB)
• Be a leader in Flight Test Risk Management through coordination with Lead Flight Test Engineers and by participating in test plan reviews, test flights, pre and post test briefings and test readiness reviews
• Stay informed of the latest regulatory guidance and industry best practices pertaining to aviation safety, disseminate new information, and ensure company policies and procedures remain in compliance
• Be a champion in safety promotion, by hosting safety stand downs and recurrent safety training for the Test, Evaluation, and Certification Group
• Serve as a standing member of the company Safety Committee
• Collaborate with Environment, Health, and Safety to ensure each facility's inspectable areas are in compliance with the company's Internal Audit Program and applicable regulatory requirements
• Participate in flight test support flights to provide safe oversight
• May require up to 10% of domestic and international travel
• Other duties as assigned

What you can contribute:

• 8 years in FAA certification and/or military developmental flight test programs preferred
• Experience serving as a Flight Test Safety Officer / Unit Test Safety Officer
• FAA commercial airplane or rotorcraft license preferred
• Familiarity with Safety Management System in an aviation setting and FAA Safety Management System regulatory requirements
• Experience with emerging technologies, such as electric propulsion and autonomous operations preferred

You may also be able to contribute:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive delivery of communication and follow up
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints
• Self-motivated and forward-thinking
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at: ta-support@supernal.aero

This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations. If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal’s receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).