Flight Safety Manager - Military veterans preferred

Location: Dallas, TX 75209, USA

Job Category: Flight Operations

Requisition Number: FLIGH002304

Schedule: Full-Time



Description: This Is How We Fly

At JSX, we’re not just a lifestyle carrier – we’re a lifestyle employer. Here, entrepreneurship meets determination, and excellence is our standard. We believe the journey is just as important as the destination, and every day we strive to create a Joyful, Simple eXperience for our Customers. Join us, and find your runway to growth, innovation, and success.

About the Role

As a Flight Safety Manager, you’ll play a critical role in overseeing flight irregularities and ensuring compliance with FAA and company safety standards. You’ll manage voluntary safety reporting programs (ASAP, FOQA, LOSA), conduct audits, analyze safety data, and lead investigations into events and incidents. A typical day includes engaging with flight crews after events, preparing reports and presentations for senior leadership, and maintaining key safety databases. This role requires strong leadership, analytical expertise, and the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments.

A Day in the Life

You’ll…

Manage the Flight Irregularities Program, including flight crew contacts after events or incidents.

Disseminate preliminary event reports and review all Pilot Debriefs.

Maintain and analyze flight safety and mechanical databases.

Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reports for senior leadership and working groups.

Participate in investigations of events and incidents reported by Crewmembers.

Administer voluntary safety reporting programs (ASAP, FOQA, LOSA) and ensure effective trend monitoring.

Develop and maintain Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs) and present data-driven reports.

Assist with Emergency Response programs and perform Root Cause Analyses.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Strategic Impact – Shape and enhance the flight safety culture at JSX.

Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with flight crews, leadership, and operational teams to drive meaningful safety initiatives.

Professional Growth – Gain exposure to advanced safety programs (ASAP, FOQA, LOSA) and industry best practices.

High Visibility – Present insights directly to senior leadership and influence company-wide safety strategies.

Purpose – Be part of a fast-growing airline where your expertise directly impacts operational excellence and passenger safety.

What Makes a Successful Flight Safety Manager

Demonstrates strong leadership and decision-making skills while fostering a proactive safety culture.

Excels at analyzing complex data and identifying trends to drive safety improvements.

Communicates clearly and effectively with flight crews, leadership, and regulatory authorities.

Collaborates across departments to implement safety initiatives and ensure compliance.

Maintains adaptability and attention to detail when responding to irregularities and investigations.

Required Education & Experience

3–5 years of aviation experience.

Bachelor of Science in Safety, Aviation, Engineering Sciences, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

Strong understanding of Federal Aviation Regulations, accident/incident investigation, and NTSB/FAA requirements.

FAA Pilot Certificate or equivalent operational background strongly preferred.

Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).

Airman Certificate required.

Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Preferred Experience

5+ years of aviation experience.

Previous commercial aviation experience.

Strong working knowledge of Power BI.

Expertise in FOQA program management and Root Cause Analysis.

In-depth knowledge of FAA Part 121/135 regulations and SMS principles.

Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Pay & Perks

Health Benefits: Eligible for coverage starting the 1st of the month after your start date, with medical plans beginning at just $110/month. 100% employer-paid dental & vision, plus up to $2,100 annually for HSA contributions. Short- and long-term disability coverage at no cost.

Travel Benefits: Free non-revenue standby travel on JSX, plus deeply discounted standby travel on other major domestic & international airlines for you and your qualifying immediate family.

401(k) Match: 50% match on your first 8%.

Generous PTO: Recharge with our flexible PTO plan.

Additional Information

Responsibilities and duties may evolve with business needs, emergencies, or technical developments. JSX is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment, free of discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Ready to soar with us? Join JSX, where every day is a chance to be part of something eXtraordinary!

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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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