Aviation Safety Supervisor

Overview

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

Since that time we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry delivering time-critical logistics services at over 300 locations in 65 countries across 6 continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

As a Menzies Aviation Safety Supervisor you will provide support to safety management on matters of safety & security to proactively promote a safety first culture through a process of hazard identification and risk control developing policy supporting the field operation to introduce safe working procedures and proactive audit programs. Responsible for driving corporate safety and security programs and administer field station training programs for ramp and cargo operations through hands on and verbal instruction.

This position is at Dulles International Airport (IAD)

What you will be doing

• Support corporate compliance with applicable Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations.
• Support employees and supervisors in undertaking the protective and preventative measures necessary to achieve compliance with health and safety legislation as it applies to them.
• Participate in safety audits daily report any breaches of statutory requirements or company policy and provide corrective action assistance to management
• Conduct risk assessments accident investigations health and safety inspections as required by the Station Safety Manager.
• Provide new hire and annual recurrent training for all station personnel
• Perform other duties as required.

What we are looking for

• Three years of experience in aviation ramp/cargo operations.
• High school diploma
• Must be able to pass all necessary employment testing including background drug and certified copy of DMV Record in good standing.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Must be able to work extended hours on short notice during non-routine operations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word programs.
• Ability to drive safety van and truck from one work site to another as needed.
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.

Safety Security Wellbeing and Compliance

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information training and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee may regularly work in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts high voltages and high hydraulic/pneumatic employee is also frequently exposed to very loud noise levels fumes or airborne particles and hazardous substances materials or waste. The employee occasionally works in high precarious places.

Some work is done indoors; however the individual may work near terminals with consistently open doors where harsh weather conditions could affect the indoor environment. The Operations Agent team is provided a Menzies Aviation uniform including a coat.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand walk sit use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with arms climb or balance; and talk or hear.

Other tasks include digging and shoveling such as snow removal around equipment and may also engage in debris removal which involves lifting bending and employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.

Required Experience:

Manager