Job Description
The Safety and Training Manager trains and evaluates new hire employees on company policies and procedures as well as industry practices with respect to operations. This position conducts annual recurrent training, maintains training files, and oversees the site’s training and safety programs, ensuring compliance with the company’s policies and practices as well as industry standards.
Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Atlantic Aviation welcomes customers at more than 100 fixed base operator (FBO) locations – from the Hawaiian Islands to Caribbean islands and all points in between throughout the US. We offer a wide range of aircraft ground handling and flight hospitality services, including fueling and line services, hangar and ramp storage, modern executive terminals for passengers and crews, and much more. We are committed to safety, equity, and excellence throughout our network and aspire to be the employer of choice in our dynamic segment of aviation. We invest in enhancements to our safety, service, technology, and strategic infrastructure to provide more choices, improved experiences, and better value for customers. Atlantic Aviation aims to lead the way to a more sustainable future for business and general aviation. Atlantic Aviation is “local everywhere” - providing a safe, friendly, and familiar experience across North America. To learn more about Atlantic Aviation or to make a reservation at any of our 100+ FBOs, visit AtlanticAviation.com.
Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Maintain site practices and procedures that contribute to a safe, profitable, positive, and enjoyable work environment through regular safety meetings, training, and consistent communication between staff and management while applying the “Atlantic Attitude” at all times.
- Foster a work culture based on Atlantic values with an emphasis on safety by demonstrating continuous effort to improve operations, promoting safe work practices, decreasing safety violations, reducing injury rates, and working cooperatively to provide quality customer service in a positive and professional manner.
- Administer and monitor Atlantic Training and Safety Plans including industry and company programs. Teach compliance with all company and regulatory policies and procedures to Line Service Technicians under Training.
- Train, coach, evaluate, and develop new hire employees in accordance with established procedures. Conduct annual recurrent training of all employees with the Atlantic Training Plan.
- Analyze and evaluate training requirements. Research, write, and create new training materials based on facility needs.
- Evaluate and update training programs to keep current with new techniques and aircraft manufacturer recommendations. Monitor publications like FlightDeck, Team Site, and others for training updates.
- Distribute and document distribution of all prescribed company training and safety materials.
- Write and distribute local safety and training notices as directed by the General Manager.
- Conduct regular safety and environmental site audits to ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and laws.
- Maintain site training records and internal quality assurance inspections.
- Communicate safety and training issues to the General Manager.
- Perform all duties of a Line Service Technician or Customer Service Representative as needed.
- Operate all aircraft ground support equipment as needed.
- Conduct post-accident/post-incident safety reviews and report findings with recommendations to the General Manager.
- Assist Line Service Supervisors in performance improvement plans for underperforming employees and provide correction action recommendations.
- Procure, inventory, and distribute personal protective equipment to Line Service personnel.
- Monitor Line Service performance and develop group training sessions as needed.
- Assist in preparing the OSHA 300 log.
- Promote good housekeeping practices and uniform standards to new hires.
- Initiate emergency and incident response procedures as required.
- Be familiar with Spill Reporting requirements and immediate action procedures.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Two (2) years of Line Service experience.
- Completion of OSHA “Industrial Safety” 10 or 30 Hr course.
- Valid state driver’s license and at least 18 years of age.
- Atlantic Line Service Supervisor Training and Trainer Certification.
- Aptitude in supervising and developing staff.
- Good communication skills, both written and oral.
- Good organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong customer relations skills.
We are proud to be an EEO/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance testing. Qualified applicants with criminal history will be considered for employment.