Airport Safety Manager at GAT Airline Ground Support Kenner, LA

Comunidade Metodista; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-Provided Uniforms

Health, Dental, Vision, & 401K

Paid Time Off

Relocation

Competitive Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

GAT Airline Ground Support in Kenner, LA, is seeking an Airport Safety Manager to protect employee health and safety by controlling risks and exposures in the aviation workplace. You will oversee safety programs, train staff, observe ramp operations, and ensure compliance with SMS and health and safety laws.

The role involves coordinating with federal agencies and other contractors, reviewing accident reports, and providing guidance to ramp supervision.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in business planning and knowledge of the airline industry.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of safety, security, and compliance-related regulatory requirements as they pertain to aviation/airport operations.
• May be required to travel on short notice to other locations to perform audits.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Must possess excellent oral and written skills and can lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety training and support to employees by participating in station safety briefings and orientation.
• Inspect/observe under-wing operations to ensure health and safety best practices.
• Ensure personnel are provided with protective equipment such as face shields and gloves.
• Participate in counseling of employees not following safe practices.
• Cease operations when unsafe practices are observed.
• Oversee reporting and investigation of accidents, injuries and damage.
• Review accident reports to ensure all information is provided.
• Inspect equipment for safety and remove unsafe devices from service.
• Act as liaison with federal agencies, the airport, the customer, and other contractors.
• Remain knowledgeable of current airline industry legislation and health and safety standards.
• Provide information and guidance to ramp supervisory personnel on health and safety.

Skills

Safety training

Oral and written communication

Self-motivation

Leadership

Education

Degree in Business Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Airport Safety Manager job at GAT Airline Ground Support. Kenner, LA. The Safety Manager is responsible for protecting GAT employees' health and safety by ensuring the risks and exposures in the workplace are properly controlled. Through daily oversight and regular ramp safety observations, the safety manager will ensure employees comply with all aspects of health and safety laws and the GAT safety management system (SMS) to prevent on-the-job injury (OJI), aircraft damage, and ground support equipment (GSE) related exposures.

Benefits

• Company-Provided Uniforms
• Health, Dental, Vision, & 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Relocation
• Competitive Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities

• Provide safety training and support to both seasoned and new employees by actively participating in station safety briefings, safety meetings, and new employee orientation
• Inspect/observe under-wing operations to ensure good health and safety best practices are being followed
• Ensure GAT personnel are provided with suitable protective equipment such as face shields, ear protection, and appropriate gloves.
• Participate in the counseling of employees not following the safest or most efficient practices associated with the task at hand
• Cease operations when unsafe practices are observed
• Oversee and participate in the reporting and investigation of OJI accidents/injuries and aircraft/GSE damage
• Perform a final review of accident reporting to ensure all required information is provided and submitted promptly
• Inspect GSE for safety and efficiency randomly. Remove unsafe and defective GSE from service.
• Act as liaison with representatives of federal agencies, the airport, the customer, and other contractors as necessary
• Remain knowledgeable of current airline industry legislation and health and safety standards
• Provide information and guidance to GAT ramp supervisory personnel on health and safety
• Prepare and submit timely reports on results of audits, inspections, and observations

Requirements

• Must have experience in business planning and knowledge of the airline industry.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of safety, security, and compliance-related regulatory requirements as they pertain to aviation/airport operations.
• May be required to travel on short notice to other GAT locations to perform compliance audits and other functions as assigned.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Must possess excellent oral and written skills and can lead by example.
• Must be both a self-motivator and a self-starter.
• Degree in Business Management or related field preferred