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At Piedmont Airlines, our strength is the way we deliver industry-leading service to our customers and airline partners. To continue our standard of excellence, Piedmont is seeking a motivated, reliable leader to join our team as a Manager, Ground Safety. The primary responsibility of this position is to support the Senior Manager, Ground Safety, working with both hubs and field city locations to increase the overall level of safety. Additionally, this role will assist with aircraft ground damage investigations, on-the-job (OJI) investigations, contributing factor authentication, trend analysis, and prevention initiatives, all to support and promote the company’s Safety Management System (SMS). This position reports to the Director, Ground Safety and Security.

Essential Duties:

• Provide primary support to the Senior Manager, Ground Safety, and all areas of the department

• Provide secondary support to the Senior Manager, Flight and Maintenance Safety and Senior Manager, Regulatory Compliance

• 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 identification, trend analysis, and prevention initiatives

• Assist in investigations, follow-up actions, and evaluate corrective action effectiveness for regulatory non-compliance to include OSHA, environmental, and security events

• Support and promote the company’s SMS (14 CFR Part 5)

• 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

• Conduct trend analysis to monitor ground safety and operational reliability

• Publish OJI summary reports

• Publish monthly and yearly aircraft ground damage summary reports

• Work with team members and leadership to understand safety concepts, policies, and programs to produce a safe work environment

• Perform ad hoc assignments to achieve departmental and company safety objectives, including presentations and statistical reports

• Conduct safety evaluations, audits, and inspections

• Assist in implementing the company’s hearing conservation program

Job Qualifications and Competencies:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hold a 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

• Experience conducting regulatory and operational audits 

Work Environment:

• Standard office environment, use of telephones, computers, and other office equipment

• Moderate travel is required

• Airport ramp environment, subject to varied weather conditions and elevated noise levels

• Available to work all shifts including weekends, nights, holidays, and/or irregular shifts

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional lifting to 25 pounds

The above statements provide a brief description of the general nature of work performed and are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. Duties and expectations are subject to change as needed.

Employment is contingent upon a valid driver’s license and a clear driving record, 10-year Criminal History Records Check, and drug screen as required. We also require proof of high school or GED completion. Minimum 18 years of age.

Benefit package includes paid training, holiday pay, 401(k), vacation, and family travel on the American Airlines network.  Medical and dental available.

Starting Rate:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. ​

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer bonuses awarded in accordance with company policies and applicable criteria.

Job Application Deadline: