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South Dakota State University Aviation seeks an experienced and collaborative safety professional to serve as Aviation Safety Coordinator. As the program’s primary safety leader, this position provides oversight and continuous improvement of the Aviation Safety Management System (SMS), coordinates risk management and safety assurance activities and promotes FAA-aligned safety practices across all aviation operations. Working closely with faculty, staff, students, and operational personnel, the Aviation Safety Coordinator fosters a culture of safety, supports regulatory compliance, and advances operational excellence throughout the SDSU Aviation program. The Aviation Safety Coordinator reports directly to the Director of the School of Health and Human Sciences and works collaboratively with aviation faculty, staff, and operational personnel to support the safety mission of the SDSU Aviation Program. This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota and is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position.

The Aviation program, housed within the School of Health and Human Sciences in the College of Education and Human Sciences, serves approximately 250 undergraduate students and is supported by three full-time faculty members and seven full-time staff. Accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI), the program has established a strong regional reputation for producing highly qualified, professionally focused aviation graduates.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

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APPLICATION PROCESS:
This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, curriculum vitae, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDState Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.

SDState is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.