Director, Environmental Health, Safety & Security (EHSS)

AGI•Miami, FL

About The Position

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, safety-obsessed aviation environment? The EHSS Program Director supports the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Environmental, Health, Safety & Security programs with a strong focus on aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS). This role translates safety requirements, operational risk and project needs into clear processes, documented procedures and practical mitigation plans to support safe, compliant and efficient operations. Ideal candidates will have a strong aviation background and knowledge of aviation SMS processes. Alliance Ground International (AGI) is one of the largest independently owned ground handling companies providing services to 100+ airlines in 61 airports across the U.S. and Canada. We are the home to over 12,000 team members supporting over 1.5B Kilos and over 400K departures. Our Ground division has a strong reputation in aviation ground services. We are committed to providing the highest quality service and continuing our outstanding safety track record. As we continue to grow, we only look for the best in the industry.

Requirements

Experience in airports, airline, aerospace, aviation services, maintenance, ground operations, or regulated transportation environments.
Familiarity with FAA, IATA, OSHA, environmental, security, or emergency management requirements relevant to aviation operations.
Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
If work location is in Canada, must have authorization to work in Canada as defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) of 2001.

Nice To Haves

Certification or training in SMS, project management, safety management, auditing, risk management, or continuous improvement preferred.

Responsibilities

Support EHSS program planning, execution, and continuous improvement across aviation-related operations, projects, and business processes.
Analyze safety trends, audit findings, incident data, inspection results, and leading indicators to identify opportunities for risk reduction and process improvement.
Develop, review, and maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures, work instructions, risk registers, and program governance materials.
Facilitate cross-functional meetings, workshops, and working groups focused on process improvement, risk mitigation, and SMS alignment.
Prepare clear reports, dashboards, presentations, and briefing materials for leadership and operational stakeholders.
Promote a proactive safety culture by supporting communication, training, lessons learned, and employee engagement activities.
Take reasonable care for the health, wellbeing, safety, and security of themselves and of others who may be affected by their actions or omissions while at work.
Cooperate with their manager / supervisor to allow them to perform or comply with any legal requirements imposed on the company.
Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided by the company in the interests of health, wellbeing, safety, security, or welfare reasons.
Inform their manager / supervisor of any work situation, equipment, or activity that represents a serious or immediate danger to health, wellbeing, safety, and security.
Report any hazards, near misses, incidents, accidents, or dangerous occurrences to their manager / supervisor, who will then follow the procedures contained in company and carrier Safety and Security procedures.
Carry out work in accordance with information and training provided and any specific health, wellbeing, safety, and security rules or procedures.
Fully understand AGI Health & Safety and Security policies.
Attend training courses as may be required by AGI.