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Growth Vantage

Head of Aviation Safety

All branches
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At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
In person
Length
151 - 180 days
Locations
1 location in Texas
Career field
Business and Financial Operations
Target MOS/ratings
Open to all service branches. Ideal backgrounds include: Flight Safety Officer (FSO), Flight Safety NCO, Aviation Safety Specialist, Safety Officer, Mishap Investigator, or related military aviation safety ratings (e.g., USAF 86P/1S0X1, USN/USMC 8225/8220, USA 15-series Safety/Operations).

About the program

Valkyrie UAS Solutions delivers pharmaceuticals, blood products, and medical supplies via long-range autonomous drone routes to underserved rural healthcare systems. The Director of Aviation Safety will build and own Valkyrie’s aviation safety program from the ground up, setting operational standards across all hubs and leading our Safety Management System (SMS).

Jobs this program prepares you for

Key responsibilities include:• Building and executing the Safety Management System (SMS) across all four pillars: policy, risk management, assurance, and promotion.• Leading safety audits, briefings, and corrective-action tracking across hub operations.• Serving as the primary FAA point of contact for safety events and investigations.• Managing the voluntary hazard reporting program and turning incident data into actionable training.• Fostering a proactive safety culture across ground crews, pilots, and management.

Eligibility & prerequisites

Must be eligible for the DoD SkillBridge program with written command authorization. Strong written/verbal communication skills and hands-on mishap/incident investigation experience required. FAA Part 107 or SMS experience preferred.

Potential for full-time employment at program completion.

Locations & contacts

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How to apply

  1. Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
  2. Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
  3. Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
  4. Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.

Policy details: official DoW SkillBridge site · our FAQ