About Wing:
Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing’s fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on three continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Googles parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. If youre ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.
About the Role:
Wing is looking for an Aviation Safety Analyst to join our Aviation Safety Team team. This role is based in Palo Alto, California. As an Aviation Safety Analyst, you will play a critical role in supporting the Safety Management System (SMS) by assisting teams in fulfilling SMS requirements and ensuring compliance with Safety policies and procedures. This role involves leveraging data analytics to identify safety trends, assess hazards, and drive safety assurance programs. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will collaborate with cross functional teams, provide clear recommendations and help promote a just safety culture throughout Wing.
What You’ll Do:
- Collaborate with teams to conduct safety risk assessments by leveraging data driven analysis to provide quantitative insights of the risk
- Assist in change management assessments to evaluate potential safety impacts
- Triage safety reports to prioritize actions and identify key safety concerns
- Review safety performance data, identify trends, and provide actionable safety recommendations to stakeholders
- Assist with safety investigations ensuing through analysis and documentation
- Support the development and refinement of the SMS
- Assist with safety promotion activities, including conducting and supporting safety training and crafting safety communications
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to foster a proactive and just safety culture
- Contribute to internal safety audits, ensuring adherence to SMS requirements
What You’ll Need:
- 4+ years of experience in a regulated safety environment, preferable in aviation or unmanned systems
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, or equivalent experience
- Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis
- A proactive mindset with a focus on collaboration and problem solving
- The ability to exercise sound judgment and make informed decisions in ambiguous and dynamic situations
- Familiarity with SMS components
- The flexibility to adapt to evolving priorities and manage multiple tasks effectively
The US base salary for this full-time position is the salary below + bonus + equity + benefits. Your recruiter will share more about the specific salary details during the hiring process.
Salary
$162,000—$189,000 USD
Wing is an equal opportunity employer and it is Wings policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. Employment at Wing is based solely on a persons merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Wing does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.
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