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Supervisor - Airport Operations - Safety

United Airlines
United Airlines Salary
Denver, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 6/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/28/2026
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Description

At United, we fly into airports around the entire world. And we need a whole team of people to keep things running in tip-top shape! From the exceptional service at the check-in counter to the departure gate, and even behind the scenes making sure your checked bags arrive with you, our Airport Operations team keeps operations at our airports running smoothly every single day.

Job Overview And Responsibilities

The Safety Supervisor - Airport Operations has primary responsibility to develop, implement and administer the station Airport Operations Safety program. The overall objective is reduction of occupational injuries, minimize aircraft and equipment damage, and to ensure regulatory compliance. In addition, provide oversight and guidance to front line leaders and coworkers in order to maximize and leverage support partnerships with cross divisional operational/hub/station leadership towards accomplishment of safety goals, implementation and maintenance of safety initiatives and to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory agency procedures and standards.

  • Safety Administrative Activities:
    • Complete all mandatory regulatory and Company required documentation of activities
    • Attend, support and lead division/unit/group safety meetings, Participate on collateral safety projects
    • Ensure front line co-workers are delivering on service, performance and safety objectives set by the company and station
    • Safety performance (OSHA, LTI, aircraft damages), Safety Excellence program implementation
    • Safety Fairs, Annual Audiometric Examinations; Develop strategy and policy to comply with safety mandates locally
  • Team Leadership Activities :
    • Oversee the station safety advocates and Line Operation Safety Audit (LOSA) team
    • Act as facilitator to the station led Safety Action Teams
    • Act as liaison with Flight Ops, In Flight and Tech Ops safety teams
    • Engage front-line co-workers to foster a safety culture; participate in briefings, and develop team communications
    • Set expectations with front-line co-workers and gain their commitment to act in accordance with Company guidelines and labor agreements
    • Lead performance dialogues with front-line employees to review metrics, safety communication boards, and work area hazard logs to ensure safe behaviors
    • Identify issues and engage in structured problem solving to assist front-line employees in accomplishing work
    • Conduct trend analyses, review key metrics and take actions to address items not on track - lead performance dialogues with front-line employees to review metrics, safety boards and safety communications
    • Communicate effectively to ensure priorities are understood and acted upon, with clear turnover for continuity across shifts
  • Performance Management Activities:
    • Support and promote Ground Safety Action Program (GSAP) and any action plans requested by GSAP Event Review Committee
    • Provide technical guidance and interpret company guidelines and procedures and/or union agreements to assist employees in performing functional tasks and to ensure that safety, security and service are delivered consistently
    • Ensure and support Safety Management System (SMS) Risk Assessments are accomplished for policy and procedure changes at the station
    • Identify, address and issue appropriate and timely corrective action in accordance with guidelines
    • Conduct routine investigations, as appropriate, into performance, safety (damages and injuries), complaints and other work issues
    • Recognize and document performance
    • Partner with Business Partner safety leaders to define and address performance impacting shared goals and service delivery to United's customers
    • Participate in peer, safety and accident review boards
    • Confront and address inappropriate behavior and performance issues with specific coaching and feedback
Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

  • High School Diploma, GED or education equivalent required
  • Two years’ experience working in an airline operational capacity or similar experience
  • Demonstrated skill in preparing written and verbal communications, working knowledge of Federal Aviation and/or OSHA regulations
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
  • Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
  • Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

  • Bachelor’s Degree or 5 years’ experience in safety preferred in Industrial and/or Occupational Safety
  • OSHA 10/30
  • Experience in conflict resolution and decision making and supervising others
  • Formal cause analysis or investigation training
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong written and oral communication skills

The base pay range for this role is $66,500.00 to $86,616.00.

The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.

You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.

United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact JobAccommodations@united.com

Salary : $66,500 - $86,616

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