Description
There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?
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Key Responsibilities:The Safety Supervisor - Airport Operations has primary responsibility to develop, implement and administer the station Airport Operations Safety program. The overall objective is reduction of occupational injuries, minimize aircraft and equipment damage, and to ensure regulatory compliance. In addition, provide oversight and guidance to front line leaders and coworkers in order to improve and leverage support partnerships with cross divisional operational/hub/station leadership towards accomplishment of safety goals, implementation and maintenance of safety initiatives and ensure compliance with internal and regulatory agency procedures and standards.
Safety Administrative Activities
- Complete all regulatory and Company required documentation of activities
- Attend, support and lead division/unit/group safety meetings
- Participate on collateral safety projects
- Ensure front line co-workers are delivering on service, performance and safety objectives set by the company and station
- Safety performance (OSHA, LTI, aircraft damages), Safety Excellence program implementation; Safety Fairs, Annual Audiometric Examinations
- Develop strategy and policy to stay in sync with safety mandates locally
Team Leadership Activities
- Lead all aspects of the station safety advocates and Line Operation Safety Audit (LOSA) team
- Act as facilitator to the station led Safety Action Teams
- Act as liaison with Flight Ops, In Flight and Tech Ops safety teams
- Engage front-line co-workers to foster a safety culture
- Participate in briefings, and develop team communications
- Set expectations with front-line co-workers and gain their commitment to act in accordance with Company guidelines and labor agreements
- Lead performance dialogues with front-line employees to review metrics, safety boards and safety communications, and work area hazard logs to ensure safe behaviors
- Identify issues and engage in structured problem solving to assist front-line employees in accomplishing work
- Conduct trend analyses, review key metrics and take actions to address items not on track
- Communicate effectively to ensure priorities are understood and acted upon, with clear turnover for continuity across shifts
Performance Management Activities
- Support and promote Ground Safety Action Program (GSAP) and any action plans requested by GSAP Event Review Committee
- Provide technical guidance and interpret company guidelines and procedures and/or union agreements to assist employees in performing functional tasks ensure that safety, security and service are delivered consistently
- Ensure and support Safety Management System (SMS)
- Risk Assessments are accomplished for policy and procedure changes at the station
- Identify, address and issue appropriate and timely corrective action in line with guidelines
- Conduct routine investigations, as appropriate, into performance, safety (damages and injuries), complaints and other work issues, Recognize and document performance
- Partner with Business Partner safety leaders to define and address performance impacting shared goals and service delivery to United's customers
- Participate in peer, safety and accident review boards
- Confront and address inappropriate behavior and performance issues with specific coaching and feedback
At United, we fly into airports around the entire world. And we need a whole team of people to keep things running in tip-top shape! From the exceptional service at the check-in counter to the departure gate, and even behind the scenes making sure your checked bags arrive with you, our Airport Operations team keeps operations at our airports running smoothly every single day.
The salary for this position is $64,500.00 to $85,250.00, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, education and skills. This range is based on a full-time schedule.
Bonus eligible: yes
At United, we offer a competitive compensation package, with benefits including: medical, dental, vision, life, accident and disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, and flight privileges.
United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!
Qualifications
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
- High School Diploma, GED or education equivalent
- Two years’ experience working in an airline operational capacity or similar experience
- Demonstrated skill in preparing written and verbal communications
- Working knowledge of Federal Aviation and/or OSHA regulations
- Must be willing and able to travel 20% of the time domestically
- Must be flexible and possess the ability to work any shift within a 24 hour/day, 7 day/week operation including nights, weekends and holidays as needed
- Flexibility to be available during off hours as needed for emergencies
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
- Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
- Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
- Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial and/or Occupational Safety or 5+ years’ experience in safety
- Experience in conflict resolution and decision making and supervising others in a unionized work environment
- Formal cause analysis or investigation training
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- OSHA 10/30
United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.
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