NetJets Safety Management Systems Specialist

About NetJets

Founded in 1964 and part of Berkshire Hathaway since 1998, NetJets is a leader in private aviation, renowned for pioneering fractional aircraft ownership. Serving a discerning international clientele, the company combines personalised service with a rigorous commitment to safety and operational excellence. As an employer, NetJets brings together pilots, maintenance specialists, operations professionals and client service teams, whose expertise underpins every journey. Its working environment places a premium on precision, discretion and collaboration, offering careers at the intersection of aviation and luxury service. For professionals drawn to exacting standards, NetJets represents an opportunity to contribute to a highly specialised, service-led business.

The Safety Management Systems Specialist supports implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of NetJets’ SMS program, including safety reporting, risk assessment, performance monitoring, documentation, audits, and safety promotion. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Aviation or Aviation Management and 2–4 years of experience; benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement matching, paid time off, and other wellbeing and protection programs.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the implementation, maintenance, and integration of SMS processes across applicable operational and support functions.
• Assist with hazard identification, safety reporting, safety risk analysis, and safety risk assessment activities using defined SMS tools and procedures.
• Collect, review, organize, and maintain SMS data, reports, records, and documentation to support regulatory compliance and program effectiveness.
• Track safety risk controls, corrective actions, and follow-up activities to help ensure timely completion and effective closure.
• Monitor safety performance information, assist with trend analysis, and prepare reports, dashboards, or briefing materials for management review.
• Support internal evaluations, audits, assessments, and reviews related to SMS performance, documentation, and continuous improvement.
• Assist in developing, maintaining, and improving SMS procedures, manuals, records, and related documentation to support regulatory compliance and organizational needs.
• Partner with operational teams and subject matter experts to gather information, support investigations, document safety concerns, and promote consistent use of SMS processes.
• Support safety promotion activities, including training coordination, awareness campaigns, safety communications, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Assist with preparation for regulatory inspections, external audits, and responses to findings or corrective action plans related to SMS.
• Maintain awareness of FAA Part 5 requirements, SMS guidance, and industry best practices applicable to aviation safety management.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support SMS effectiveness, safety culture, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Safety Management System principles, including safety policy, safety risk management, safety assurance, safety promotion, documentation, and records management.
• Familiarity with FAA Safety Management System requirements, including 14 CFR Part 5 and related guidance, preferred.
• Experience supporting hazard reporting, safety investigations, risk assessments, corrective action tracking, audits, or performance monitoring preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to review data, identify trends, organize information, and prepare clear summaries or recommendations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records, documentation, and follow-up tracking in a regulated environment.
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work with employees, leaders, and subject matter experts across functions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and ability to learn safety reporting systems, databases, dashboards, and other SMS technology platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, maintain confidentiality, and exercise sound judgment.
• Safety mindset and sound judgment.
• Regulatory awareness and compliance orientation.
• Risk-based thinking and problem-solving.
• Data organization, analysis, and attention to detail.
• Clear communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Follow-through, accountability, and confidentiality.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Skills

Experience

2–4 years

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation or Aviation Management.

Workplace

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits; healthcare advocacy; Employee Assistance Program; flexible spending accounts; Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution; wellness programs and discounts; paid time off; parental leave; life and accident insurance; voluntary financial protection benefits; 401(k) plan with 67% of each employee contribution matched; short- and long-term disability; legal plan; identity theft protection plans; pet insurance; family and caregiving support.

Culture

NetJets’ workplace culture is shaped by the exacting demands of private aviation, with safety, operational precision and discreet, personalised service at its core. Its environment calls for close collaboration among flight crews, operations teams and client-facing professionals, combining technical expertise with the responsiveness expected by a discerning international clientele.

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