Sr. Director of Safety

INTRODUCTION

Interested in working in aviation? Are you looking for a job with stability and growth opportunities? If you are looking for a career with growth potential and work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we want to speak to you!

Perks of the job:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Growth potential
• Eligible for annual discretionary bonus

WHY WORK FOR PRIMEFLIGHT?

• We are committed to being a leading provider of commercial services within the aviation industry
• Our teams focus on maintaining a positive working environment and treating all team members with respect
• With more than 200 locations across the world, we offer opportunities for career progression

• Enjoy a competitive pay scale

ABOUT US

• We perform a wide range of airport support services globally on behalf of commercial airlines. Join us for a rewarding career in the aviation industry!

SENIOR DIRECTOR OF SAFETY SECURITY AT PRIMEFLIGHT

The Senior Director of Safety, Security will spearhead the development, implementation, and management of the Company’s safety, and security programs to ensure compliance with all applicable OSHA, EPA, TSA, CBP, FAA, and DOT statutes, regulations, and policies.

 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct engagement, commitment, leadership, and continuous improvement within the support team to achieve excellence in safety and compliance through documented and measurable standards and employee education
• Evaluate and modify programs and materials on a regular basis to ensure effectiveness and continued compliance with all applicable statutes, regulations, and policies
• Provide guidance to staff and monitor system to ensure understanding and implementation and compliance with all policies, requirements, and procedures
• Develop reports to quantifiably measure historical performance in safety and compliance and utilize results to institute improvement initiatives
• Design and continuously improve upon internal inspection and audit programs to effectively steer the organization
• Liaise with insurers for claims involving Auto or Aircraft damage
• Execute annual OSHA reporting and establish a framework for BLS reporting
• Work collaboratively and urgently with stakeholders to correct any deficiencies
• Maintain a strong working relationship with internal and external customers
• Establish an annual expense budget for organizational component
• Be an approachable representative of the team, consistently embodying the core values of PrimeFlight
• May be assigned other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• 18 years of age or older
• Eligible to work in the United States

• Associates degree (Bachelor’s preferred). High School Diploma or equivalent may be substituted with 15 or more years related experience in operations management to include training and/or compliance management
• Working knowledge of HR laws and regulations
• Experience with program design
• Commitment to safety, with a working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, TSA, CBP, FAA, and DOT regulations
•  Experience leading large units (>500 preferred) and multiple worksites
•  Technical writing experience or courseware development preferred
•  Aviation experience required
•  Experience in the recognition, development, and implementation of process improvement opportunities

• Ability to work in office, onsite, Monday-Friday 

• Advanced computer skills including the use of Windows and the MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, to include documents 
• Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus
•  Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, both in-person and through electronic means
• a background check and drug screen
•  Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable)
• Must be flexible to work extended hours on occasion to support our field operations
• Frequent travel required

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
• Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor/outdoor environment as applicable
• Must be able to reach with arms and grasp with hands
•  Must be able to push, pull
• Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels
• Exposure to outdoor elements
• 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 Services, 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.