Director of Safety

SUMMARY OVERVIEW

The Director of Safety Operations plays a crucial role in ensuring the overall safety of airport operations, encompassing both airside and landside activities. This position involves developing, implementing, and monitoring safety policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory standards and industry best practices. You will lead efforts in conducting regular safety audits, risk assessments, and emergency response planning, while also fostering a safety-first culture among all employees. Additionally, you are responsible for liaising with regulatory bodies, conducting investigations into safety incidents, and implementing corrective actions to mitigate risks and enhance operational safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement comprehensive safety policies and programs across all airport operations 
• Oversee compliance with all aviation safety regulations and standards 
• Lead and manage a team of safety professionals and coordinators 
• Conduct regular safety audits and assessments to identify potential hazards 
• Coordinate with regulatory bodies and airport authorities on safety matters 
• Develop and manage emergency response plans and procedures 
• Provide training and guidance to staff on safety practices and emergency protocols 
• Analyze safety data and trends to drive continuous improvement in safety performance 
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate safety considerations into operational processes 
• Manage investigations of safety incidents and implement corrective actions 
• Stay updated with latest industry safety regulations, trends, and best practices 
• Lead safety meetings and communicate key safety information to all staff levels 
• Establish and maintain a safety reporting system for employees to report hazards 
• Prepare and manage the safety department's budget and resources 
• Foster a company-wide culture of safety awareness and compliance 
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS

• 18 years of age or older
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Must have a valid state-issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus
• 10 years progressive safety and regulatory compliance experience 
• CSP Certification 
• Knowledge of the Aviation Industry 
• Strong understanding of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email  
•  Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, both in-person and through electronic means
• Pass a background check and drug screen
• Must be flexible to work extended hours on occasion to support our field operations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/WORKING CONDITIONS MAY INCLUDE:

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

• Position is generally sedentary, sitting for long periods of time
• Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms
• Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

The pay rate listed on this post is what the company reasonably expects to pay for this position. However, individual compensation may vary based on factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, education, and experience.

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at PrimeFlight Aviation Service, Inc. without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state/province, and local laws.

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