Flight Safety Officer

Req Id: 43246

Job Title: Flight Safety Officer

City: West Lafayette

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Flight Safety Officer promotes and safeguards a strong safety culture across the organization while maintaining active flight instructor status. The role serves as the central resource for identifying and managing risk, supporting safe day‑to‑day operations, and ensuring safety concerns are addressed promptly and effectively. As both a champion of proactive safety practices and a key participant in operational and emergency responses, the Flight Safety Officer helps ensure that all flight activities are conducted to the highest safety standards.

About Us:

When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we've been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation.

This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact at a prestigious institution known for innovation and research excellence. Youll collaborate with top talent across departments while helping protect Purdues research integrity. Join our community of lifelong learners and contribute your skills to this critical program.

At Purdue, youll find unrivaled pride and unlimited potential as we persistently pursue the next giant leap together.

Take the next step in your career journey - apply now to help build a better world at Purdue University.

What We Are Looking For :

Education and Experience

Qualified candidates will need:

• Bachelor's degree in an aviation-related field
• A minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience
• Certified Flight Instructor
• An equivalent combination of required education and work experience may be considered. For example, an associate's degree and 4-5 years of experience or High School Diploma/GED and 6-7 years of related experience

Skills needed :

• Communication, Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Organizational Management, Decision-Making, Interpersonal Skills

What We Would Like You to Know :

All new hires will be expected to follow Protect Purdue

Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position

A background check will be required for employment in this position

FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)

Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period

Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days

Career Stream

Professional 2

Pay Band S060

Job Code#20002026

Link to Purdue Universitys Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php

The anticipated annual salary for this position is $55,000- $65,000 commensurate with the candidate's education and experience. The final salary offer will be determined based on a variety of factors, including equity, available budget, educational background, and relevant experience.

Who We Are:

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

EOE:

Purdue University is an EOE employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

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Posting Start Date: 7/23/26