Manager, Ground Safety

Piedmont Airlines•Charlotte, NC

9d•$65,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Piedmont Airlines' Safety Department as a Manager, Ground Safety. This role directly supports the Senior Manager of Ground Safety, focusing on enhancing safety levels at hub and field city locations. You will be involved in aircraft ground damage and on-the-job injury investigations, contributing factor analysis, and prevention initiatives to promote the company’s Safety Management System (SMS) and foster a strong safety culture. This position requires leadership through influence and culture, working collaboratively to achieve departmental and company safety objectives.

Requirements

Ability to work independently, set and meet own deadlines
Ability to work well with all levels of management and support staff
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Valid driver’s license and a clear driving record
10-year Criminal History Records Check
Drug screen as required
Proof of high school or GED completion
Minimum 18 years of age

Nice To Haves

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Pilot Certificate, Mechanic Certificate, Dispatch Certificate, other similar aviation credentials, or a relevant undergraduate/graduate degree
Three (3) years of civilian or military aviation experience in flight, technical operations, maintenance, ramp operations, or a combination of all
Previous airline auditing or safety/security investigation experience
Academic safety education or training
Previous training in SMS (14 CFR Part 5)
Strong knowledge of airline ramp and gate operations, company safety policies, accident/ incident investigation and prevention programs, and aviation safety programs
Previous experience working with an airline safety department

Responsibilities

Be a safety presence in the station operation
Provide primary support to the Senior Manager, Ground Safety, and all areas of the department
Work with a hub and several field city locations, including Ground Support Equipment (GSE) shops, to increase the level of safety
Assist with aircraft ground damage and on-the-job-injury (OJI) investigations, contributing factor analysis, and prevention initiatives
Assist in investigations, follow-up actions, and evaluate corrective action effectiveness for non-compliance to include regulatory, Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), environmental, and security events
Maintain the electronic database of ground damage and OJI events for the recording, monitoring, and development of data analytics to support safety programs
Assist in Internal Evaluation Program (IEP) auditing requirements, including conducting station de/anti-icing and American Eagle Ground Operations Manual (EGOM) audits
Provide on-site support at various locations to assist with ground safety issues
Assist in implementing the company’s hearing conservation program
Work with team members and leadership to enhance their understanding of safety concepts, policies, and programs to consistently produce a safe work environment
Conduct safety evaluations, audits, and inspections
Actively support the company's Safety Management System (SMS and SeMS) (14 C.F.R. Part 5)
Perform additional duties and responsibilities, as assigned, to achieve departmental and company safety objectives, including development of presentations and reports