Aviation Safety & Training Leader

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Awardco recognition

Health insurance

Travel discounts

Pet insurance

Wellness programs

401k program

Internal mobility

Job summary

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) seeks a Manager of Safety and Training to lead comprehensive safety, security, and training programs across warehouse and ramp operations. You will ensure operations meet corporate policies, airline and regulatory requirements while maintaining efficiency and security.

The role focuses on building a culture of safety through training, conducting incident investigations, overseeing schedules, and coordinating injury management and return-to-work processes,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Supports 24/7 operations, may respond to safety events outside normal hours.
• 5 years of experience in operations in aviation and warehouse.
• 5 years of ramp safety experience.
• 5 years in law enforcement, loss prevention, or related field.
• 3 years in disability management, workers’ compensation, or related field.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, ADA, and best practices in injury management and ergonomics.
• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive information.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Data-driven mindset with experience using SMS.
• Crisis management and emergency response planning expertise.

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of safety excellence through innovative training and engagement initiatives.
• Ensure safety protocols are consistently followed across warehouse and ramp operations, aligning with corporate, airline, customer, and regulatory requirements (FAA, TSA, OSHA).
• Lead investigations for safety incidents to identify root causes and implement corrective measures to prevent future occurrences.
• Provide guidance and training to station managers and supervisors on best practices in safety, behavior-based safety, and incident prevention.
• Oversight of the training schedule to ensure new hire training aligns with operational requirements and recurrent training is completed on time.
• Manage training resources to allocate and optimize training facilities and instructional personnel.
• Key contact for all on-duty injury follow-ups, maintain clear communication and support affected employees. Monitor injured employees’ recovery progress and coordinate necessary medical updates. Manage workplace accommodation, return to work, and injury follow-up processes dedicated to employee well-being.
• Conduct routine physical security audits and investigate policy breaches, security incidents, and loss events. Lead confidential investigations and deliver timely reports on theft, fraud, workplace violence, and critical incidents
• Hold structured monthly safety meetings to maintain a strong safety culture, meet regulatory requirements, and identify hazards before they cause incidents.
• Drive strategic projects aimed at injury prevention and risk reduction across the organization.
• Influence behavior and foster a safety-first mindset at all levels of the division.

Skills

Safety Leadership & Compliance

Incident Investigation & Root Cause

Training Program Management

Injury Management & Return-to-Work

Safety Culture & Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

SMS (Safety Management Systems)

Job description

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) seeks a Manager of Safety and Training to lead comprehensive safety, security, and training programs across warehouse and ramp operations. You will ensure operations meet corporate policies, airline and regulatory requirements while maintaining efficiency and security.

The role focuses on building a culture of safety through training, conducting incident investigations, overseeing schedules, and coordinating injury management and return-to-work processes,