Safety & Training Leader — Aviation Operations

WFS Express, Inc.; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Awardco recognition

Medical options

Travel discounts

Pet insurance

Wellness programs

401k

Internal mobility

Job summary

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) seeks a Safety and Training Manager to lead comprehensive safety, security, and training programs across warehouse and ramp operations in the United States. You will ensure compliance with corporate policies, airline requirements, customer expectations, and regulatory mandates while maintaining efficiency and security.

The role requires 5 years of aviation/warehouse operations experience, ramp safety expertise, and knowledge of OSHA/ADA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years of experience in aviation and warehouse operations.
• 5 years of ramp safety experience.
• 5 years of experience in law enforcement, loss prevention, or related field.
• 3 years of experience in disability management, worker’s 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.

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of safety excellence through 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 training

Incident investigations

Crisis management

Data-driven

SMS knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Safety Management Systems (SMS)

Training platforms

Job description

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) seeks a Safety and Training Manager to lead comprehensive safety, security, and training programs across warehouse and ramp operations in the United States. You will ensure compliance with corporate policies, airline requirements, customer expectations, and regulatory mandates while maintaining efficiency and security.

The role requires 5 years of aviation/warehouse operations experience, ramp safety expertise, and knowledge of OSHA/ADA.