Air Ops Ground Safety Advisor

FedEx Group; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Group is seeking a Safety Specialist to contribute to a globally-safe working environment for air operations personnel. The role emphasizes risk identification, mitigation, regulatory compliance, and leading complex aviation safety projects.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in safety or related discipline, professional IH accreditation (ASP/CSP/CIH), and at least one year of safety experience. This on-site role requires working five days weekly in Memphis, TN.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in safety or related discipline.
• Professional accreditation (ASP, CSP, CIH) in IH, industrial/occupational safety or related areas.
• Minimum one year of safety-related experience.
• Understanding of OSHA regulations and standards.
• Strong investigative and analytical capabilities; effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Participates in creating a safe working environment and mitigating risks.
• Leads complex safety projects within the aviation industry.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Risk identification

Risk mitigation

Causation analysis

Investigative skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Human relations

Occupational safety knowledge

FEC computer systems

Education

Bachelor degree in safety or related discipline

ASP/CSP/CIH accreditation

Tools

FEC computer systems

Job description

Participates in providing a globally-safe working environment for air operations personnel through the management of identification and mitigation of risk by providing proactive actions for injuries and aircraft damages.

Essential Functions

• Participates in creating a safe working environment, identifying and mitigating risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading complex projects within the aviation industry.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent in safety or related discipline.

Professional accreditation (ASP, CSP, CIH) accredited certification in at least one of the following areas: industrial hygiene (IH), industrial/occupational safety, fire prevention, accident investigation and dangerous goods; minimum one year in department before advancement.

Minimum Experience

One (1) year safety related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proficient in FEC computer systems and in-depth understanding of departmental databases being able to conduct causation analysis.

Knowledge of occupational safety regulations and related standards (OSHA).

Strong investigative, analytical, communications and human relations skills.

Understanding of the aviation industry and its components.

Capable of leading complex inter-company projects with minimum management supervision; trains lower level specialist.

Preferred Qualifications:

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Additional Details:

This posting will close at 5PM on September 13, 2026. The desired location for this position is Memphis; TN. Employees will be required to work at the FedEx location five days a week.

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

• Know Your Rights
• Pay Transparency
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

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