Michael K.
Sr Health, Safety, & Environment Field Advisor - Aviation Services @Hydro One
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WORK HISTORY
Sr Health, Safety, & Environment Field Advisor - Aviation Services @Hydro One
Oro-Medonte, ON, CA
Provide aviation Safety Management System (SMS) governance, operational risk assurance, and safety oversight for specialized aviation operations supporting critical infrastructure programs across Ontario.Lead safety assurance activities within complex aviation environments, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, corporate safety policies, and industry best practices while supporting safe and efficient flight operations.Key responsibilities include:• Supporting SMS governance and safety assurance, including hazard identification, risk assessment, and safety performance monitoring• Conducting operational safety audits and compliance reviews for aviation operations and contracted aviation service providers• Leading incident investigations and causal analysis, applying systemic safety and human factors methodologies• Supporting Management of Change (MOC) risk assessments for evolving aviation operations, equipment, and operational procedures• Monitoring safety performance indicators and reporting trends to identify emerging operational risks• Providing aviation safety guidance to operational leadership and executive stakeholders• Supporting continuous improvement of aviation safety programs, policies, and operational proceduresOperations include oversight of specialized helicopter missions supporting power transmission infrastructure, including remote utility operations, aerial inspection, construction support, and external load operations conducted within complex and dynamic operating environments.This role requires close coordination with aviation operators, maintenance providers, operational leadership, and regulatory frameworks to maintain safe aviation operations supporting critical infrastructure activities.
EDUCATION
Concordia University
International Civil Aviation ICAO, John Molson Executive Centre, Concordia, Montreal, Graduate, Management Certificate in Civil Aviation.
University of Calgary
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science | International Relations | German
IATA Training
SMS Fundamentals, Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
Institute of Project Management
PMP Certification, Project Management | Civil Aviation
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Human Factors and Causes in Aviation Accidents
ABOUT MICHAEL K.
With over three decades of experience across civil and military aviation environments, I specialize in aviation system safety, operational risk management, and safety assurance within complex aviation ecosystems.My experience spans airline operations (CAR 705), helicopter and aerial firefighting operations (CAR 702/703), airport environments, and military aviation programs, providing a broad operational perspective on how safety risk propagates across aviation systems.I currently serve as Senior Health, Safety & Environment Advisor – Aviation Services, where I support aviation Safety Management System (SMS) governance, operational risk assurance, safety audits, and management of change for specialized aviation operations supporting critical infrastructure.In parallel, I teach Aviation Safety Management Systems at Algoma University, helping develop the next generation of aviation safety professionals using the latest ICAO SMS principles and operational case studies drawn from real-world aviation environments.My professional focus includes:• Safety Management System governance and safety assurance• Operational risk analysis and safety performance monitoring• Human factors and systemic accident investigation (HFACS)• Aviation safety audits and regulatory compliance (Transport Canada / CARs)• Quality assurance within complex aviation operations• Management of Change and operational safety risk assessmentI previously supported the DND CC330 (Airbus A330 MRTT) program with L3Harris, contributing to aerospace quality systems, compliance assurance, and program oversight for a strategic national defence capability.I am also a commercial pilot and Transport Canada licensed flight dispatcher with over 4,800 flight hours, including single-pilot IFR operations and international aviation experience within diverse airspace and regulatory environments.My experience across airline, helicopter, aerial firefighting, airport, and military aviation environments has provided a strong appreciation for how safety risk is managed across the broader aviation system, including the critical role of ANSP\'s in maintaining safe and efficient airspace operations.My career has been focused on one objective: improving aviation safety through structured risk management, human factors analysis, and system-level safety assurance.With a lifelong passion for aviation, I have also owned and operated numerous personal and corporate aircraft since 1990, ranging from STOL bush aircraft to high-performance pressurized twins and turboprops.
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