Shawn Lax

Experience

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  Aegean Airlines

  Jun 2016 - Jul 2016

  Study Abroad/Safety Internship
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  Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  Oct 2016 - May 2018

  Student Assistant to the Associate Vice President of Safety/Risk Management
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  Allegiant

  May 2018 - Sept 2023

  • Aid in the development and implementation of Inflight department specifics SMS policies and procedures in accordance with the guidance contained in Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 5• Train employees on company safety policies and prepare and facilitate flight attendant new hire safety presentations.• Perform safety debriefs including taking detailed narrative notes of the event, processing compensation, and gathering necessary investigation information (Safety Event Reports, First Point of Contact, etc.)• In coordination with other safety team members, investigate opportunities to increase the efficiency of processes. Measure the effectiveness and seek to continually improve the quality of processes. Evaluate and analyze submitted Safety Event Report mitigation actions coordinates safety initiatives to reduce or eliminate employee injuries, and safety concerns.• Participate in design meetings to assist in the development of corrective action plans.• Monitor/track safety recommendations, IEP findings, FRMP, ASAP, self-audit, employee injuries, and corrective actions to ensure that effective follow-up actions have been taken. Show less • Aided in the development and implementation of Inflight department specifics SMS policies and procedures in accordance with the guidance contained in FAA• Assist with safety debrief including taking detailed narrative notes of the event, processing compensation, and gathering necessary investigation information • Prepare monthly/quarterly reports and/or presentations for Inflight safety programs; Prepare reports, presentations, and statistical data (e.g., Flight Operations Safety Committee Meeting, debriefs, and employee injuries).• Assisted in event-specific investigations into all safety-related aspects of company operations, including, but not limited to aircraft accidents, incidents, or irregular events as appropriate• Supported the Flight Operations Fatigue Risk Management Program (FO-FRMP) to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, laws, and policies•• Supported the Flight Operations Fatigue Risk Management Program (FO-FRMP) to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, laws, and policies• Responsible for the coordination of the Fatigue Risk Review Committee meetings, overseeing fatigue risk data collection from the fatigue report, and for development and maintenance of the committees’ procedures and practices.• Developed policies and procedures for mitigating fatigue risks and measure the effectiveness of through the Safety Management System (SMS).• Produced and disseminated safety information on the management of fatigue to pilots and operations management groups.• Create fatigue data reports and analyses for senior management and other stakeholders.• In coordination with other safety team members, investigate opportunities to increase the efficiency of processes. Measure the effectiveness and seek to continually improve the quality of processes. Evaluate and analyze submitted Safety Event Report mitigation actions coordinates safety initiatives to reduce or eliminate employee injuries, and safety concerns. Show less • Led Training classes for SMS courses to Team members. Created Safety Risk Management (SRM) training. • Led Training classes for SRM training, Conducted Airport Parking Reviews for new stations, new gates, and airport construction. • Formed Parking Review guide and trained various Station Managers.• Lead for SRM regarding new Station/Base to Station Openings.• Processed and monitored exemption request from airports.• Led Parking Reviews with Airports to mitigate hazards• Travelled to several bases and stations for Safety Promotion to team members• Monitored safety recommendations, IEP findings, self-audit, employee injuries, and corrective actions to ensure that effective follow-up actions have been taken.• Performed Gap analysis of charters with SMS DCTs• Oversaw SRM Process Show less

  • Inflight Safety Specialist

    Aug 2022 - Sept 2023

  • Flight Crew Operations / Fatigue Risk Management Specialist-Allegiant Air

    Jul 2021 - Aug 2022

  • Safety Management Systems Specialist

    May 2018 - Jul 2021
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  Motional

  Sept 2023 - Jul 2024

  Senior Operational Safety Engineer

  • Developed and led a safety management program to enhance the company's SMS structure and manage residual risk effectively.• Co-authored a Fit for Duty program aimed at improving vehicle operator performance and overall SMS effectiveness.• Analyzed milestone-relevant operational controls for deficiencies and facilitated resolution with stakeholders.

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  Allegiant

  Sept 2024 - now

  Regulatory Compliance - Airworthiness Specialist