Safety Specialist

McGee is reinventing airport and aviation services throughout North America. Our teams of motivated, high-performing individuals are bringing a scrappy, new, go-getter agility to ground handling and other services. We are flexible, adaptable, resourceful, collaborative, and inclusive.

Our Values
Safety, Mutual Respect, Service, Accountability, Integrity, Pride

Salary Range

The hiring target for this position is $33.83 per hour. The full salary range for this position is $30.99 to $43.39 per hour.

Benefits

• Free stand-by travel privileges for you and eligible family members…explore the world on us!
• Exclusive travel discounts on hotels, car rentals, & cruises
• Comprehensive health benefits program, including medical, dental, & vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Quarterly bonus plan
• Education assistance
• Holiday pay
• Paid time off

Job Description

The role will foster and support an inclusive and high-performance operation where team members and customers safety is at the forefront. This role assigns and oversees the work of team members, stepping in to provide hands-on help when needed to exceed customer expectations. The Safety Specialist mentors and develops the skills of leads, agents, and trainers for continuous growth and learning. By demonstrating open and honest two-way communication, the Safety Specialist ensures a successful operation at the station.

• Ability to review aircraft damage and directs corrective action.
• Conducting Risk Assessments as directed to ensure that Risk Assessments are completed at the station level.
• Coordinating with stations to promote safety initiatives.
• Assisting with station-level training requirements to ensure that all training requirements are satisfactorily met.
• Assist/Train/Coordinate as requested by the station Safety Manager.
• Maintain all break room bulletin boards in regard to safety updates.
• Ensuring that all incidents/ accidents are reported, investigated, and entered timely.
• Ability to review station employee injury trends and directs corrective action.
• Mentor and coach team members in the operation, and explain why procedures and policies are in place to raise the knowledge and awareness level of team members.
• Conduct observations and audits to ensure training effectiveness and compliance.

Qualifications

Required:

• 1-3 years of airline experience with proven skills in station operations.
• Demonstrated skills in proactive and honest communication, providing direction and allowing team members to execute tasks, setting clear expectations, and holding others accountable.
• Proven ability to provide specific and constructive feedback as well as positive recognition.
• Always promote and maintain a culture of safety.
• Thrive in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment to meet and exceed operational targets while maintaining service, timeline, and compliance requirements.
• Self-motivated, with proven ability to lead and direct the work of others.
• Ability to understand and interpret flight schedules and airline flight destination information.
• A valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Ability to obtain & maintain as airport SIDA badge, US Customs seal, and USPS security clearance.
• Ability to work any shift, including early mornings, late nights, weekends and Holidays.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred:

• Previous aviation experience.
• Previous experience working in a physically demanding job.

Additional Information

Airport SIDA Badge Requirements

Important notification for employees whose work requires unescorted access inside the airport: Employees will be required to obtain a SIDA badge provided by the airport authority and maintain good standing in order to keep their SIDA badge. Review the SIDA Badge Requirements document for a comprehensive overview.

EEO Statement

McGee Air Services does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants are also protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions absent undue hardship and consistent with applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

McGee Air Services- An Alaska Air Group Company