Aviation Safety Analyst
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 two 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 Google's parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.
Wing is looking for a Aviation Safety Analyst to join our Aviation Safety team. This role will be hybrid 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. You will balance your time between conducting formal Safety Risk Management (SRM) activities and executing Safety Assurance functions, specifically through data analytics, safety performance monitoring, and safety investigations. You will act as a bridge between raw operational data and actionable insights, ensuring responsible parties have the comprehensive information they need to keep our operations safe and efficient.
- Analyze safety data sets to identify trends and emerging risks, including building and maintaining safety performance charts and dashboards to visualize the effectiveness of our operational controls
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conduct risk assessments on new technologies, operational concepts, and proposed flight environments to identify hazards and develop robust controls
- Conduct thorough safety investigations into reports or events, utilizing root-cause analysis to ensure we learn from every event and implement effective corrective actions
- Perform safety reviews on proposed organizational or operational changes to ensure that existing safety levels are maintained and no new hazards are introduced
- Partner daily with Engineering, Flight Operations, and Flight Test teams to ensure safety data is accurate and that risk assessments reflect the reality of our operations
- Support safety promotion activities by assisting with safety training sessions and crafting communications to share safety-critical information and lessons learned.
- 4+ years of experience in a regulated safety environment, preferably in aviation or autonomous systems
- Demonstrated experience in safety data analysis, both quantitative and qualitative, with the ability to "tell the story" behind the numbers
- A thorough understanding of all SMS components and how they interact to create a proactive safety environment
- Proven ability to facilitate risk assessments and document hazards and mitigations clearly
- Familiarity with safety investigation techniques and the ability to drive toward systemic root causes
- Excellent documentation skills and the ability to work effectively with technical and operational stakeholders to keep safety at the forefront of the business
- The flexibility to adapt to evolving priorities and manage multiple tasks effectively
The US base salary range for this full-time position is the salary range below + bonus + equity + benefits. Wing’s salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
Wing is an equal opportunity employer and it is Wing's 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 person's 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.
If you have a need that requires accommodation during the interview process due to a disability or special need, please let us know by completing our Candidate Accommodations Request Form.
- How much does the Aviation Safety Analyst at Wing pay?
- The posting lists a range of $145K–$154K per year. Ranges reflect what Wing publicly declared on the source posting.
- Where is this Aviation Safety Analyst role based?
- The role is based in Palo Alto, California.
- What experience does Wing expect for this role?
- The posting is tagged as a mid-level role, typically 3+ years of experience. Check the requirements section for specifics.
- Where is Wing headquartered?
- Wing is headquartered in Palo Alto, USA.
- How was this posting sourced?
- This role was pulled directly from Wing's Greenhouse careers site. Apply links open in the employer's own ATS — no reposts or aggregator middleware.
Apply links open in the employer's official ATS. Always verify recruitment messages on the company's careers page before sharing personal information.