Base Safety Coordinator

Base Safety Coordinator

The Company
Modern Aviation (the “Company”) is a private equity backed; platform company launched in 2018 that is focused on the fixed-based operator (“FBO”) sector. The Company has been rapidly growing through the acquisition of FBO locations and has significant additional committed capital from its sponsors to continue to grow the business through future acquisitions. Modern Aviation’s strategy is to acquire attractive locations and increase EBITDA at these locations through investment and operational and commercial improvements.

Company Benefits

Employee Medical Insurance, Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Vacation and Sick Time, Paid Holidays, HSA Account Funding, 401k Match

Other Available Benefits

Buy-up Medical Insurance, Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, 401k

Primary Purpose of the Position
Provide hands on field training to new hires after their completion of Initial Classroom Training. Clearly and effectively communicate standardized industry procedures for aircraft servicing. Use industry and company standards when identifying tasks, skills and knowledge required for performing job tasks. Participate in the implementation of safety programs and initiatives of the Health, Safety and Environmental Department and the company. Monitor employee’s performance with written documentation of performance objectives. Conduct coaching and counseling of employees, when necessary, when providing corrective criticism. Identifies ways to prevent accidents or workplace injuries while making improvement recommendations as needed.

Essential Functions

• Provide comprehensive hands-on field training for all new hires, including an emphasis on safety, efficiency, and performance. Training will be facilitated on different parts of the ramp.
• Monitor and document new hires’ progression in the various stages of learning.
• Provide recurrent training to all employees.
• Ensure full compliance with all rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the company and industry.
• Perform daily evaluation of trainees’ as they accomplish given tasks and retention of knowledge.
• Qualify trainees’ when performing driving tasks with tugs, fuel trucks, golf carts, belt loaders and crew vehicles if applicable.
• Communicate and provide performance tracking reports to managers and supervisors.
• The ability to perform administrative tasks, clerical tasks and projects as needed. Will be required to meet with the Director of Safety and other members of the management staff to monitor employee progress and plan improvements.
• Knowledge of state and federal DOT safety regulations.
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates above average organizational skills to effectively handle multiple priorities.
• Maintain professional well-groomed appearance in accordance with company policy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years minimum previous experience in ramp operations and aircraft servicing.
• Fully completed the NATA Safety 1st training program.
• Quality Control Product Integrity training preferred.
• Must hold a valid State Driver's License

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Reports to: General Manager

Supervisory Responsibility: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities

FLSA Status: This position is nonexempt.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions including extreme heat and cold; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions and vibration; chemicals including aviation fuels, oils, and lavatory fluid. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Travel: This position requires no travel.

Physical Requirements: Physically able to perform frequent walking, sitting, stooping, stretching, bending, reaching, and grasping actions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions including extreme heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud. May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

EEO Statement: The Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.