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Safety Manager

PrimeFlight
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/21/2026

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Safety Manager

20260505

 

 

SUMMARY OVERVIEW

The Safety Manager is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the highest standards of safety across all airport operations. This role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining safety programs, policies, and procedures, while ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards. You will conduct safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments, identifying potential hazards and recommending preventive measures. Additionally, the Safety Manager collaborates with various departments and personnel to promote a culture of safety awareness and continuous improvement in safety practices.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and implement safety policies, procedures, and guidelines for airport operations 

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations and standards 

Conduct regular safety inspections and audits of airport facilities and equipment 

Identify and assess safety hazards and risks in airport operations 

Collaborate with airport management and staff to address safety concerns 

Provide safety training and education to employees at all levels 

Investigate safety incidents and accidents, and recommend preventive measures 

Monitor safety performance metrics and report on trends and improvements 

Stay informed about industry best practices and safety advancements 

Participate in emergency response planning and drills 

Review and approve safety-related documentation and reports 

Coordinate with regulatory agencies for safety inspections and certifications 

Conduct safety meetings and communicate safety updates to airport teams 

Lead safety improvement initiatives and promote a culture of safety awareness 

Prepare and present safety reports to senior management and regulatory authorities 

Perform any additional duties as assigned by management

 

QUALIFICATIONS

18 years of age or older

Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.

Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking)

Must hold a valid driver's license.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in aviation safety management 

Thorough knowledge of aviation safety regulations and industry best practices 

Proven experience in safety program development and implementation 

Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically, including the use of electronic devices including IPads/Tablets, Computers, and Mobile Devices

Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, both in-person and through electronic means

Pass a background check and drug screen

Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, RAIC, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable).

Airlines are 24/7, so we need our team members to be flexible to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays

 

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 70 pounds

Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor/outdoor environment as applicable

May need to reach with arms and grasp with hands

May need to push, pull

May need to crawl and crouch, at times, in confined tight spaces

May need to bend, stretch, squat, kneel

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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