Safety Manager (Aviation) - Wheeler AAF, Hawaii

The Safety Manager (Aviation) plans, implements, and coordinates safety and environmental programs in accordance with required regulations, procedures, and policies with primary focus on aviation. Facilitates identification of safety and environmental risks and promotes reduction or elimination of potential accidents, occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths, and safety-related financial losses. Conducts safety assistance visits and training to ensure implementation of and compliance with safety directives.

• Collect data and analyze many types of work environments and work procedures, inspect workplaces for adherence to regulations on safety, health, and the environment. Worth with specialists in conducting tests and measuring hazards to help prevent harm to workers, property, the environment, and the public.
• Develop, administer, or enforce regulations and standards concerning civil aviation safety. This includes the competence of pilots, mechanics, and other airmen and the safety aspects of aviation facilities, equipment, and procedures.
• Analyze many types of work environments and work procedures. Inspect workplaces for adherence to regulations on safety, health, and the environment. Conduct tests and measure risk for hazards to help prevent harm to workers, property, the environment, and the public.
• Responsible for a wide variety of tasks associated with maintaining a safe workplace.
• Create, maintain, and communicate safety-related policies and procedures, as well as ensuring that they are followed.
• Determine the need for new policies and procedures and writ, edit, and update policy and procedure documents, posters, and handbooks.
• Enforce safety policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates a safety-first mentality within respective work areas and a culture that achieves low accident rates and minimal lost time injuries.
• Capable of performing incident investigations on their own or enlist assistance from other supervisory personnel or outside consultants to include root cause analysis of what occurred, conclusions, and recommendations and provide assistance with developing and implementing appropriate corrective or preventive actions.
• Ensure that their company is following all safety-related regulatory requirements, including OSHA standards, Department of Transportation regulations and Environmental Protection Agency requirements.
• Support the Safety Manager/ASO as directed.
• Capable of coaching, mentoring, and advising to all levels of the workforce to promote a safe work culture.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree from a two to four-year technical institute or college or equivalent formal training or military equivalent.
• Seven (7) years of related experience as Safety Trained Specialist
• Preferred BS degree in an HSE-related field (i.e., Occupational Safety and Health or Environmental Safety and Health)
• Possess an Occupational Health and Safety Technician certifications.
• Completed an OSHA 30-hour course.
• Must have in-depth working knowledge of the technical concepts, principles, and requirements associated with the work.
• Possess good written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of word-processing and integrated software applications.
• Organizational skills
• Ability to perform detail-oriented work is required.
• Possess planning/organizing skills.
• Must be able to work under deadlines.
• This position may require intermittent travel.
• Driver's License

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a (SECRET Clearance) US Government Clearance. US Citizenship is required to obtain a secret clearance. Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

Physical Requirements:

• Although work is often sedentary, duties routinely involve activities in numerous areas within the terminal and flight line areas. This includes walking, bending, stooping, stretching, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Work is primarily conducted in an aircraft operations environment, including the terminal, tarmac, and facilities/structures in the proximity of the terminal. Noise from equipment is routine.
• Must be able to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods.
• Must be able to type using a standard keyboard to communicate through e-mail and various software applications.
• Must be able to grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
• Must be able to communicate by voice and ear over telephone.
• Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depths.
• May be required to lift objects whose weight may not exceed 50 pounds.
• Works in a normal office environment with controlled temperature and lighting conditions.
• May be required to travel to and between CONUS/OCONUS location(s) as requested.
• May be required to travel to and between remote location(s) in austere or inhospitable high stress environments.
• May be required to response to a variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure.
• May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft.
• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• May be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts, vehicles, or aircraft.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $99,000.00 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.

Compensation Details:
99,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:
04/09/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters .