Cape Air | Pilot

About the Role

Cape Air is seeking a Vice President (VP) of Safety to provide executive leadership and strategic oversight of its safety strategy, safety programs, and Safety Management System (SMS). This executive position, based in Hyannis, MA, USA, will set the strategic direction for safety initiatives, support new program development, and ensure the Safety Department is adequately resourced for continuous safety improvement. The VP of Safety will act as a key advisor to the CEO and senior leadership on safety matters affecting operations, organizational risk, and strategic initiatives, and will serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies.

About the Role

• Provide executive leadership and strategic oversight for Cape Air’s safety programs and Safety Management System (SMS), including strategic prioritization of safety initiatives.
• Advise executive leadership and the Board on strategic safety risks, emerging trends, safety performance, and regulatory exposure.
• Act as the principal safety advisor to the CEO/Accountable Executive, assessing significant safety risks and organizational safety performance.
• Provide executive oversight of the safety investigation function, ensuring thorough investigations and identification of systemic risks and corrective actions.
• Drive enterprise-wide accountability for safety by partnering with senior leaders to mitigate material safety risks and monitor progress on cross-functional issues.
• Establish the strategic framework, standards, and governance for operational safety, including the development of new safety initiatives.
• Oversee workplace safety and employee safety strategy, including injury prevention, environmental health, and emergency preparedness.
• Provide strategic leadership for crisis preparedness and response.
• Ensure effective systems, leadership, and resources for compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, and safety standards.
• Represent Cape Air as a senior safety leader in industry organizations and external safety forums.
• Champion and strengthen Cape Air’s safety culture, promoting proactive risk identification, informed decision-making, accountability, continuous improvement, and Just Culture.
• Provide strategic direction and executive oversight for Cape Air’s SMS, delegating day-to-day execution to the Director of Safety.
• Perform other executive leadership responsibilities as assigned by the CEO/Accountable Executive.

Requirements

• One or more of the following: FAA Commercial Pilot certificate, FAA Airline Transport Pilot certificate, FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate, FAA Aircraft Dispatcher certificate
• Knowledge and operational experience of 14 CFR Part 91 and Part 135 operations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation or related field of study, preferred
• At least 7 years in a safety-related position, preferred
• At least 4 years in a management role, preferred