Safety Manager - dnata

dnata is hiring a Safety Manager at IAD Airport

Salary $60,000-$75,000

* Weekly pay, 401(K), paid PTO, Competitive company benefits *

We are “Reconnecting a Better World” through our best-in-class team of dedicated, passionate, and highly trained aviation professionals. We have been awarded “Ground Handler of the Year” for seven consecutive years and are committed to our Vision of being the world’s most admired air services provider. Led from our Global Headquarters in Dubai and with international and domestic operations spanning six continents, our Mission is to deliver the promises our customers make. If you’re looking for a highly rewarding career in aviation services, you’re looking for dnata!

dnata is one of the world’s largest air services providers. Established in 1959, the company ensures the aviation industry operates smoothly and efficiently in 129 airports. Offering ground handling, cargo, travel, and flight catering services in 35 countries across six continents, dnata is a trusted partner for over 300 airline customers around the world. Each day, the company handles over 1,900 flights, moves over 8,500 tons of cargo, books over 16,000 hotel stays, and uplifts over 320,000 meals.

Influential position dedicated to the development, implementation and promotion of a safe, accident free, and healthy work environment.  Coordinates with the Corporate Safety department and local management in the development and implementation of dnata’s One Safety program to promote a proactive safety culture. 

• Supports the implementation of safety policies and procedures to be followed by Company personnel in compliance with local, state, and federal occupational safety and health, environmental, and security requirements
• Consults with all departments on design and use of equipment, facilities, fire prevention, safety and environmental programs
• Leads hazard/risk analysis efforts and assists in the identification of mitigation methods
• Performs an assurance function as it relates to the entire training evolution – classroom, OJT and recurrent.
• Conducts observations, inspections and audits.  Prepares reports and communicates unsafe findings to appropriate authorities addressing root causes and determining corrective action
• Ensures compliance with applicable regulations, internal policies and meeting compliance requirements from our customers
• Supports and drives the investigation of near misses, incidents, and coordinates the preparation of material and evidence to identify root causes for the purpose of developing corrective and preventative actions
• Maintain files and records as necessary
• Provides direction, management, technical expertise and training to support our IMS and SMS programs
• Ensures and participates in safety board meetings
• Proactively performs graphical and numerical analysis of hazards, near misses and incidents to determine trends.  Provides recommendations to senior management in an effort to achieve the safest environment possible.
• Review/approve planning, design, and modification of materials processes, operations, personnel changes or building layouts affecting all aspects of the IMS/SMS.  Management of Change Process
• Is able to meet the Station’s attendance standards

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential

duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,

skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, or an equivalent level of education and experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in the aviation industry
• Must pass background check
• Possess/maintain a valid State driver's license and other FAA/Airport required identification/seals or authorizations
• Must be flexible to work variable shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Specific shifts to be determined by administrative staff due to operational needs
• Must be able to work extended hours on short notice during irregular operation