Ground Safety Expert (m/f/d)

DHL Express; Wien; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Airport shopping discounts

Corporate benefits

KlimaTicket or parking options

Edenred vouchers

myID travel access

Job summary

DHL Air Austria GmbH is seeking a Ground Safety Expert to own risk management across ground safety, including dangerous goods. You will investigate occurrences, support risk evaluations and maintain hazard data, collaborating with Austro Control and DHL group airlines.

You will report to the Senior Supervisor Safety in a Just Culture environment, applying data-driven insights to improve risk controls and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5 years of relevant work experience, including at least 2 years in the aeronautical industry.
• Dangerous goods training certificate - CAT 10 or similar preferred.
• Solid experience with risk management and assurance in aviation.
• Knowledge of EU aviation safety regulations and AOC operations specs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, investigate and manage ground safety investigations and reports; assess risk and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare and facilitate Ground Safety Action Group and Safety Review Board.
• Maintain Ground Operations hazard register with Operations.
• Support risk assessments and Safety Risk Evaluations on ground topics.
• Own administration of ground safety reports, SPIs and statistics; identify trends.

Skills

Risk management

Aviation industry experience

DG training

Data analysis

MS Office

English fluency

Autonomy / prioritization

Education

Bachelor-level degree or equivalent

Tools

EU aviation regulations knowledge

Job description

Would you like to be part of the world’s most international company?

Join a company that pioneered cross-border express delivery in 1969 and now operates in more than 220 countries and territories across the globe. A company that connects people and businesses worldwide — because we believe that the more people we connect, the better life becomes for everyone.

If you are passionate about making a real difference and contributing to something bigger, then come join our DHL Air Austria team and become our next Ground Safety Expert.

About Us

DHL Air (Austria) GmbH is a cargo airline founded in 2021 and a proud subsidiary of the DHL Group. Our primary focus is operating within the European network with a modern fleet of Boeing 757 and 767 aircraft.

Our headquarter is located in Vienna, with our main crew base in Leipzig, where we deliver on our customer promise: Excellence. Simply Delivered.

Your Responsibility

As Ground Safety Expert you’ll own risk management and assurance processes across ground safety, including dangerous goods. You will investigate occurrences, support Safety Risk Evaluations, maintain our Ground Operations hazards register and work closely with Ground Operations, Austro Control and DHL group airlines to keep our ground and cargo operations safe. Reporting to the Senior Supervisor Safety, you will play a visible, hands-on role in a Just Culture safety environment where your analysis and recommendations directly inform how we manage risks.

Your Tasks

• Coordinate, investigate and manage ground safety investigations and occurrence reports, assessing risk, identifying root causes and recommending corrective and preventative actions.
• Prepare, coordinate and facilitate the Ground Safety Action Group and contribute to the Safety Review Board.
• Maintain and develop the Ground Operations hazard register in close partnership with Ground Operations.
• Support risk assessments of occurrence reports and contribute to Safety Risk Evaluations on ground safety topics.
• Own the administration and control of ground safety related reports, SPIs and statistics - spotting trends and following them up with the right people.
• Represent DHA on ground safety matters with external stakeholders such as Austro Control and DHL group airlines.
• Be accountable for the quality, integrity and regulatory compliance of the risk data and recommendations you produce, in line with IOSA ISARPs and DHA standards.

Your Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• 5 years of relevant work experience, including at least 2 years in the aeronautical industry.
• A dangerous goods training certificate - CAT 10 or similar competency-based DG training preferred.
• Solid experience with risk management and assurance processes in aviation and familiarity with management systems.
• Working knowledge of EU aviation safety regulations, AOC operations specifications and operations manual requirements.
• A sound grasp of statistical principles and confidence working with data and trends.
• Fluent in English, strong MS Office skills and the interpersonal skills to build effective relationships across the business.
• The ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and stay composed under pressure.

We Offer

• Exciting career opportunities in a dynamic, international aviation environment
• A modern, newly designed office located directly at Vienna Airport with excellent public transport connections
• Attractive employee benefits, including airport shopping discounts, access to myID travel, corporate benefits, supported KlimaTicket or parking options, Edenred vouchers, and much more.
• For this roles, we offer a competitive minimum gross salary of € 4,623 based on full-time employment with the possibility of an adjusted salary depending on your experience and qualification.
• In addition, we offer an attractive company bonus scheme.
• This position is initially offered on a two-year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of transitioning to a permanent position thereafter.