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AIRPORT SMS MANAGER
posted : 09/16/2025
Status :
Open
Close Date :
Until Filled
Salary :
$59,834.07-89,751.77
Type :
FULL TIME
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General Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY: Under limited supervision, the Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) Safety Management System (SMS) Manager provides guidance and direction for planning, implementation, and operation of Myrtle Beach International Airport’s SMS. As a member of MYR’s Operations’ Team, the SMS Manager will also assist with the daily operation of Horry County’s four airports. The SMS Manager reports directly to the Director of Operations and Airfields. This position requires flexibility due to the unknown nature of safety events and seasonal fluctuation of MYR’s flight schedule. The work schedule for this position includes days, evenings, weekends and Holidays.

Duties for this Position
  • ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Managing the daily operation of the SMS program which includes activities pertaining to safety policy, safety assurance, safety risk management, and safety promotion. • Development, implementation, and maintenance of the SMS Manual. • Ensuring compliance with applicable FAA requirements related to MYR’s SMS. • Conducting timely and comprehensive investigations of reported hazards. • Communicating pertinent safety information to various tenants, stakeholders, and airport employees. • Planning, developing, promoting, and administering safety education programs with respect to the SMS Manual. • Communicating information, trends and safety statistics via reports to the Director of Airports, Director of Operations and Airfields, and others, as needed. • Manage the airport’s confidential hazard reporting system. • Lead accident and incident investigations. • Notifying senior airport staff when an integrated hazard assessment is needed. • Serve as the primary administrator of the Airport’s SMS software (i.e. electronic records retention and management). • Working knowledge of 14 CFR Part 139, FAA Advisory Circulars, FAA Orders, and other applicable aviation regulatory requirements. • Assist with management of airside and landside operations to include management of related training records and logs. • Participate as part of a Team that ensures the airport’s compliance with OSHA regulations. • Work as part of the Operations’ Team performing general customer service duties during peak operational periods. • Assist administrative staff with airline liaison duties. • Assist in resolving airline grievances. • Interact with tenants to proactively resolve issues that may impact operations. • Conduct scheduled and ad hoc meetings related to safety and operations. • Provide leadership in a manner that influences staff to support safety promotion. • Foster an environment that allows SMS to be incrementally introduced and accepted by MYR’s tenants and staff. • Interact and develop positive relationships with senior staff, department heads, regulatory agencies and tenants. • Any other duties assigned by the Director of Airports.
Position Minimum Requirements
  • QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Aviation Safety Management or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience to fulfil the job responsibilities. Experience in a civil or military aviation environment is desired, along with familiarity with 49 CFR 1542. Ability to work in all weather conditions. Ability to acquire a South Carolina driver’s license at time of hire. Pass a pre-employment physical to include drug test. Must pass a ten-year criminal history background check. WORKING CONDITIONS: • Ability to work in all weather conditions. • Shift work is required including nights, weekends and holidays. • This position requires the applicant to be both sedentary and ambulatory for extended periods. • Applicants will be required to communicate with multiple agencies, both internal and external, during emergency and high stress situations. The applicant must be able to communicate information clearly and concisely in all situations.