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West Valley Flying Club
Safety Office Manager (Director of Flight Safety)
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Safety Office Manager (Director of Flight Safety) West Valley Flying Club Palo Alto, CA Job Details Full-time $120,000 - $140,000 a year 20 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Qualifications Contractor management Incident management Team supervision Safety inspections for hazard identification Safety regulations FAR Part 91 regulation Certified Flight Instructor Airline regulations compliance Aviation Developing new training programs Safety audits for hazard identification Hazard mitigation Stakeholder relationship building Stakeholder management Full Job Description Company Overview Since 1972, West Valley Flying Club has been a prominent not-for-profit flying club providing quality flight instruction and aircraft rental in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over 1,300 member pilots, 60+ aircraft and 50+ independent flight instructors, we are deeply committed to fostering a culture of safety, continuous learning, and camaraderie. Position Summary The Safety Manager directs the Safety Office team and establishes operational standards for the flying club with full accountability for the strategic design, continuous audit, and enforcement of the club's safety policies, serving as the central authority for regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and operational integrity. The ideal candidate balances strict regulatory compliance and data-driven risk management with compassionate member support to foster a proactive, open safety culture. Core Responsibilities Safety Training and Education Create, manage, and promote safety and pilot education programs across all certificate and rating levels, from Student through ATP. Own instructor standardization across 50+ independent CFIs. Oversee remedial training programs with a considerate approach. Run safety seminars, briefings, member education, and maintain fleet standards. Safety Culture and Processes Promote and protect a non-punitive, open reporting environment for members and pilots. Create, manage, and enforce club-wide safety standards covering operational, environmental, flight, and mechanical risk. Own accident and incident reporting and analysis end to end (intake, investigation, root-cause, corrective action), feeding findings back into club training. Maintain records sufficient to withstand FAA, insurer, and Board review. Risk Management and Compliance Analyze flight activity, squawks, incident reports, and training records to identify operational, human-factors, and mechanical risks. Implement tracking systems that surface hazards before they cause accidents, identifying trends across both airports. Ensure club operations strictly follow FAA regulations, club rules, and local airport noise abatement procedures. Maintain audit readiness and serve as the principal point of contact on regulatory matters. People Leadership and Stakeholder Management Onboard, standardize, evaluate, mentor, and release flight instructors. Partner with the Executive Director promoting and maintaining a safety culture. Represent the club with the FAA, airport management, the NTSB, AOPA, and neighboring communities. Deliver mentorship to members facing training roadblocks and resolve member concerns involving safety.