About this role
In Amazon Air, process driven techniques help us deliver smiles to both our internal and external customers daily. There are multiple ways to problem solve here, and we do it with consideration and respect for each other. We are diverse and united. Your thoughts, ideas, and contributions are highly valued here to solve any problem that we may encounter. There is no limit to how high you can “soar” here at Amazon Air!
Amazon Air's (AIR) Global Aviation Organization seeks highly motivated individuals to join the Air Safety Oversight Programs (ASOP) team partnering with leadership to strengthen and execute risk-based audit methodologies. This role will evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry best practices across AIR operations through a process and system-based approach. By building strong partnerships and earning trust across the network, the Program Manager will analyze trends, recommend improvements, and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, mitigate operational risks, and optimize efficiency within AIR operations.
This position develops scalable long-term solutions to improve ASOP and creates innovative approaches for world-class air operations, with the ultimate goal of making AIR the safest aviation company in the world. The Program Manager will drive continuous improvement initiatives, leverage data-driven insights, and collaborate across teams to elevate safety standards, streamline processes, and foster a culture of excellence throughout AIR's operations. By consistently raising the bar on safety and operational efficiency, this role contributes to AIR's mission of becoming the industry benchmark for aviation safety and reliability.
In this position you will leverage communication skills with managers, team members, and business partners to drive effective solutions to complex and ambiguous challenges. You will create and report air metrics to improve safety and cross-divisional coordination within the overall air program.
Key job responsibilities
- Partner with Senior Program Manager of Air Safety Programs to develop, manage, and grow the Air safety evaluation program Develop and manage risk-based audit programs and methodologies Create and execute process and system-based audit plans across AIR operations Liaison with Corporate and Hub/Gateway teams on oversight results and corrective actions Provide real-time feedback and create detailed audit documentation that tells a compelling story that stands the test of time Create program updates and communications to internal teams Analyze data and metrics to drive safety trends and solutions Synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights Navigate through ambiguity while managing multiple concurrent projects Systematically escalate problems or variances to relevant owners and teams, following through to resolution Build strong partnerships across multiple teams and levels Provide and receive direct feedback Identify risks and opportunities for improvement Prioritize aviation safety and continuous improvement Work in a dynamic airport environment, including outdoors in various weather conditions Work days, nights, and overnight as needed Travel up to 50% of the time
About the team
- The Air Safety Oversight Program (ASOP) is nested within Amazon's Air Safety Programs (ASP) team responsible for the safety of Air's aviation processes.
- Air Safety Programs is responsible for both the Safety Management Systems (SMS) process and the auditing program (ASOP).
- Together, this team aims to identify hazards and trends, mitigating them before an undesired outcome.