· Risk Assessment & Safety Program Support:
· Conduct system safety engineering tasks, including risk assessments to ensure all procured systems are safe to operate and maintain.
· Assist in the development and review of system safety program plans and hazard analyses in accordance with MIL-STD-882, AFI 91-202, and relevant AFMC supplements.
· Hazard Management:
· Establish and utilize hazard tracking logs to monitor and close out hazards until all aircraft or documentation modifications are completed.
· Maintain a file of all current mishap risk assessments and annually submit risk acceptance packages for risks designated as "high" or "serious."
· Safety Group Meetings:
· Organize, generate, and present briefing materials for system safety group meetings.
· Co-chair meetings alongside the AF chief engineer and program's prime contractor representative.
· Mishap Investigation & Reporting:
· Participate in mishap investigations and respond to findings and recommendations in mishap reports.
· Collaborate with functional disciplines to develop and report solutions to the Air Force Safety Center.
· Safety Working Groups & Technical Reviews:
· Attend system safety working group meetings to address specific safety issues.
· Support requests for deviations, waivers, and Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings to safeguard aircraft systems.
· Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) & Compliance:
· Evaluate ECPs, CCPs, TO modifications, and proposals related to hazard analyses and airworthiness documentation.
· Identify safety non-compliances regarding airworthiness and Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS&E).
· Documentation & Safety Recommendations:
· Update program safety recommendations in the Air Force Safety Automated System (AFSAS) bi-annually.
· Assist in maintaining an up-to-date crisis management team roster and participate in crisis management team meetings.
Disclaimer "The responsibilities and duties outlined in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. However, they are not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification at any time to meet the evolving needs of the organization and client.
Functionally Aligned Minimum Recommended Education and Experience:
U.S. Citizenship required; Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance at the required level

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