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Position Summary

The Director of Training & Safety is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing Legacy Technology Lab's enterprise-wide training, safety, compliance, and operational excellence programs. This executive leader ensures that every employee, contractor, and drone pilot operates to the highest standards of professionalism, safety, regulatory compliance, and technical proficiency.

This position will establish and maintain standardized training programs, certification pathways, operational procedures, and safety management systems that support Legacy's nationwide commercial drone operations and future expansion into additional technology services.

The role serves as the organization's subject matter expert for operational readiness, workforce development, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement while fostering a culture where safety and quality are fundamental to every mission.

Salary Range

$80,000 - $100,000 Annual Salary

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop the company's long-term Training and Safety strategy.
• Build and lead the Training & Safety Division.
• Establish annual departmental goals, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to support company growth initiatives.
• Advise executive leadership on operational risks and mitigation strategies.
• Develop scalable training programs supporting nationwide expansion
  

Training & Development

Oversee the creation, implementation, and continuous improvement of:

• New Employee Orientation
• Pilot Onboarding
• Administrative Onboarding
• Field Operations Training
• Roofing Inspection Training
• Drone Flight Operations
• Mission Planning
• Airspace & FAA Compliance
• Client Service Standards
• Leadership Development
• Supervisor Training
• Management Development
• Software Training
• Quality Assurance Training
• Continuing Education Programs

Develop:

• Learning Paths
• Certification Programs
• Annual Recertification Requirements
• Skills Assessments
• Competency Evaluations

Maintain a centralized Learning Management System (LMS) and ensure all training records remain current.

Safety Leadership

Develop and oversee the company's comprehensive Safety Management System (SMS).

Responsibilities include:

• Company Safety Program
• Incident Prevention
• Risk Assessments
• Hazard Identification
• Corrective Action Plans
• Near Miss Reporting
• Accident Investigations
• Safety Audits
• Field Safety Inspections
• Emergency Response Procedures
• Environmental Health & Safety initiatives

Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the organization.

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

Ensure compliance with:

• FAA Part 107 Regulations
• OSHA Requirements
• State Safety Regulations
• Client Safety Requirements
• Insurance Requirements
• Company Policies
• Industry Best Practices

Maintain current knowledge of regulatory changes affecting operations.

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Direct the development and maintenance of all company SOPs.

Responsibilities include:

• SOP Framework Development
• Document Standardization
• Version Control
• Annual Reviews
• Process Improvement
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Operational Documentation
• Technical Manuals
• Work Instructions
• Quick Reference Guides

Ensure all SOPs remain accurate, current, and operationally effective.

Operational Excellence

Develop performance standards for:

• Drone Operations
• Data Collection
• Inspection Quality
• Mission Readiness
• Equipment Handling
• Field Documentation

Analyze operational performance metrics and implement improvements.

Risk Management

Lead company initiatives involving:

• Operational Risk Assessment
• Safety Trend Analysis
• Root Cause Analysis
• Corrective Action Management
• Preventive Action Programs
• Safety Performance Indicators
• Operational Readiness Reviews
  

Leadership & Team Management

• Recruit, mentor, and develop Training & Safety personnel.
• Manage trainers, instructional designers, and safety professionals.
• Conduct performance evaluations.
• Establish departmental KPIs.
• Promote accountability and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with Operations, HR, Quality Assurance, Client Success, and Executive Leadership.
  

Documentation & Reporting

Prepare executive reports regarding:

• Safety Metrics
• Training Completion Rates
• Compliance Audits
• Incident Statistics
• Operational Readiness
• Certification Status
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Assessments
• Improvement Initiatives

Present recommendations to executive leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Business Administration, Emergency Management, Engineering, Education, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience.
• Experience leading safety and compliance initiatives.
• Strong project management experience.
• Experience developing SOPs and policies.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills. 
  

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 10 & 30 Certification
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified Instructional Designer
• Experience supporting nationwide field operations
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strategic planning
• Safety management systems
• Adult learning principles
• Curriculum development
• Instructional design
• Regulatory compliance
• Operational risk management
• Policy development
• Technical writing
• Public speaking and presentations
• Coaching and mentoring
• Budget management
• Cross-functional collaboration
  

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The Director of Training & Safety will be evaluated on:

• Company-wide training completion rate
• Employee certification compliance
• FAA compliance metrics
• OSHA compliance metrics
• Safety incident reduction
• SOP completion and review cycle adherence
• Time-to-productivity for new hires
• Employee competency assessment results
• Training effectiveness 
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to occasionally work evenings or weekends based on operational needs.
• Ability to occasionally travel if needed