Senior Safety & Training Leader – Aviation Ops

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS); Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Medical care options

Travel Discounts

Pet insurance

Wellness Programs

401k program

Internal Mobility

Job summary

Worldwide Flight Services in Minneapolis seeks a Manager of Safety and Training to lead 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.

You will drive incident investigations, train station managers, oversee the training schedule, and coordinate injury management and return-to-work efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Supports 24/7 operations, may need to respond to safety and security events outside of regular business hours.
• 5 years of experience in operations in aviation and warehouse.
• 5 years of ramp safety experience.
• 5 years of experience in law enforcement, loss prevention, or other 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.
• Data-driven mindset with experience using safety management systems (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

Incident Investigation

Training Program Management

Employee Injury Management

Safety Culture Development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Safety Management Systems (SMS)

Job description

Worldwide Flight Services in Minneapolis seeks a Manager of Safety and Training to lead 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.

You will drive incident investigations, train station managers, oversee the training schedule, and coordinate injury management and return-to-work efforts.