Regional Safety Director

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay access to pay

Awardco on-the-spot awards

Medical care options

Travel discounts

Wellness programs

401k plan

Internal mobility opportunities

Job summary

Worldwide Flight Services seeks a Regional Safety Director to oversee station safety operations across a region, ensuring compliance with company, client, and federal regulations. The role leads Regional Safety Managers and guides safety audits and corrective actions.

The ideal candidate has at least 10 years in airport/cargo safety, strong OSHA/FAA knowledge, and proven leadership to coordinate safety programs and regulatory adherence across multiple stations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in airport/cargo safety services.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, FAA, and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage team of Regional Safety Managers
• Set priorities and audit schedule for RSSMs
• Ensure RSSMs track compliance of stations to the IQSMS Program
• Ensure stations follow standard safety protocols and procedures
• Maintain knowledge of OSHA/FAA regulations and airport operations
• Investigate safety violations and prepare preventive actions
• Identify irregular conditions risking safety
• Maintain safety records per authorities
• Prepare organization for safety audits by third parties
• Ensure regulatory safety requirements are met
• Plan and implement safety programs to improve procedures

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

Auditing

Incident investigation

Job description

Career Opportunities: Regional Safety Director (14890)

Requisition ID14890-Posted09/14/2026-Regular Full-Time-Safety-United States-Texas

Join our Worldwide Flight Services and contribute to the timely delivery of cargo shipments, luggage, business to customer delivery, and on-time flights while operating safely and securely. We perform at the highest level for our customers every day, and strive to be an exceptional leader in our industry with our teams of cargo, passenger, ramp handling, and technical service experts in 227 airport locations, 27 countries, and on 5 continents. Are you ready to take off on your next career with us?

Job Summary

The Regional Safety Director (RSD) has overall responsibility for oversight of all station safety operations in their applicable region and is responsible for ensuring all functions are performed in a manner consistent with the company, client and federal regulations and procedures. The RSD manages responsibilities for the Regional Safety Managers in their applicable region as well as assists other Regional Directors when the need arises to cover critical time sensitive issues or absences. The RSD examines, analyzes, evaluates and supervises safety operations, inclusive of physical safety assets and safety personnel; prepares reports and records for management team; evaluates current procedures, practices and precedents for accomplishing activities and functions relative to safety.

Responsibilities

• Manage team of Regional Safety Managers
• Set priorities and audit schedule for RSSM's
• Ensures RSSM's track compliance of their assigned regional stations to the IQSMS Program
• Ensure all stations and/or facility operations follow standard protocols and procedures in a consistent manner and in accordance with company, OSHA, FAA, EPA, airport and client standards
• Maintains expert knowledge of and ensures compliance with all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations
• Investigates safety violations and prepares reports specifying preventive and corrective actions
• Watches for and identifies irregular or unusual conditions that may create safety concerns
• Ensures and maintains all safety related records as indicated by the local authorities, Airline Customers, FAA, and other Government Authorities.
• Prepares organization and staff for safety audits by third parties
• Ensures all Government, Customer, Airlines, and local regulatory safety requirements are met
• Plans, develops, and implements safety programs to test or improve safety procedures in place at each station and/or facility and throughout the organization
• Minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience in the provision of airport/cargo safety services
• A demonstrated knowledge of OSHA, FAA, and other applicable regulations and airport operations
• Possess strong leadership qualities
• Ability to interact cordially and communicate with company clients and regulatory personnel
• Ability to work in dynamic team environment

Preferred Skills

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Active listening skills and attention to details
• Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively
• Ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately
• Ability to respond to critical safety issues in a timely manner

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.
• Reach above and/or below shoulder.
• Handle/grasp documents or office equipment.
• Sit and/or stand for short or extended periods of time.
• Lift/carry/move objects, files and documents up to 10 pounds.
• Work in an office environment using standard office equipment.
• Talk, listen, and speak clearly on telephone.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Want your pay in advance? Access your pay when you need it through DailyPay app!
• Are you a top performer who thrives on recognition? On the spot awards offered through the Awardco Platform including gift cards and more!
• Need quality medical care? Multiple options for both full and part-time employees!
• Want WFS Employee Extras? Travel Discounts, Pet insurance, Discount Shopping & More!
• Looking to stay healthy and improve your life? Wellness Programs offered to all employees!
• Want to invest in your future? 401k program offered!
• Looking to grow and have a career with us? Opportunity for Internal Mobility and transfers available!

WFS is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and inclusion. We accept applications from all qualified individuals.