Safety & Regulatory Compliance Manager

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Description

Job Title- Safety & Regulatory Compliance Manager

Location- Plano, TX

Who we are:

Elevate Jet is the modern evolution of Elevate Aviation Group, nearly thirty years of private aviation expertise now operating as the FAA-certificated airline within the organization. We manage and operate aircraft directly, pairing operational excellence with seamless technology for clients whose time is their most valuable asset.

We're looking for a detail-driven, self-directed compliance professional to run the daily operations of our Safety Management System (SMS), Emergency Response Plane (ERP), TSA security program, and FAA Drug & Alcohol program, while keeping flight crew records airtight under FAR 135.63 and FAR 111. This is a hands-on, individual-contributor role focused on program execution, not executive safety leadership.

What You'll Do:

Safety

• Administer the SMS, FOQA and ASAP Programs: hazard reporting, safety risk assessments, and the required manuals under FAR Part 135
• Serve as a conduit between staff and management on safety issues
• Support internal safety investigations and Emergency Response Plan readiness, including mock drills
• Keep the Safety Committee scheduled and documented

Regulatory Compliance

• Maintain and update the TFSSP and PCSSP as required for Part 135 Operators by TSA.
• Manage the Master Crew List and Master Personnel List, resolving TSA/DHS vetting issues
• Host annual TSA audits and liaise with the Principal Security Specialist
• Serve as DER for the Drug & Alcohol program: scheduling DOT testing, notifying managers of results, and hosting FAA audits

Flight Crew Records

• Own pilot records under FAR 135.63, including the monthly Crew Due List
• Coordinate simulator training and travel logistics
• Maintain ARGUS, Charter X/Wyvern, and PRD entries per FAR 111
• Track monthly flight and duty reports; support crew background screening

What You Bring:

• Working knowledge of FAA Parts 91/135, TSA, SMS, and FAA/DOT Drug & Alcohol regulations
• 5+ years in Part 135 aviation with safety, security, or compliance exposure
• Bachelor's degree in aviation management or equivalent experience
• SMS Course certification, or willingness to obtain one
• High attention to detail, sound judgment, and comfort working independently

Details: Full-time, Exempt | M-F, occasional nights/weekends as operations require | Less than 10% travel | Lifting up to 25 lbs | U.S. work authorization required, no visa sponsorship available

About Elevate Aviation Group:

Elevate Aviation Group is a privately held aviation organization established in 1995, comprising Private Jet Services (PJS), Elevate Jet, and Elevate MRO. Together, these divisions serve every stage of private aviation, from first inquiry and flight planning to aircraft acquisition, management, and maintenance.

We occupy a rare position in private aviation, combining the scale and resources of a national organization with the agility and discretion of a boutique firm. Operating at the standard of aviation excellence means holding our people to that same standard. Our teams anticipate needs, take ownership, and approach every mission with care, precision, and pride. In this world, the greatest cost is not the flight itself but the cost of not arriving when it matters most.

As we enter our fourth decade, we are revolutionizing how we approach the market, building a technology-enabled system that empowers our people to focus on what they do best: anticipating problems before they occur so they never reach our clients, and providing a frictionless, calm experience from departure to destination. For nearly thirty years, we have supported some of the most defining moments in modern history, from presidential campaigns and global sporting events to world tours and humanitarian missions, all with an unwavering commitment to flawless execution.

We are the architects of seamless arrival.