Ramp Safety Specialist

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts safety training programs
• Training of all new hires
• Responsible for investigation and documentation of all accidents and injuries to determine root causes and assists unit and regional management with developing corrective actions.
• Ensures compliance with company and regulatory safety policies and procedures.
• Develops and implements best practices.
• Conducts ramp safety audits and provides on-the-job training.
• Supports aircraft incident root cause investigation and reporting.
• Works with unit to secure full compliance with OSHA (or similar) regulatory compliance.
• Controls proper maintenance of CDL (Commercial Driver License) files at the unit as required by company policy.
• Monitors, controls and drives improved compliance
• Responsible for maintaining safety and security of the ramp
• Direct others with knowledge of ramp service and operational functions
• Work under pressure while maintaining near 100% on time performance
• Encourage team cooperation through briefings and leading by example
• Ability to determine when tasks are complete and review daily reports
• Communicate efficiently with upper management, agents and flight crews
• Ensure all team members practice all safety policies and procedures
• Work in conjunction with other departments to ensure on time performance of flights
• Comply with all security requirements of air carriers.
• Work in conjunction with other departments to ensure on time performance of flights
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• Minimum qualifications include High School graduate or equivalent
• Preferred qualifications include degree in the discipline of occupational safety and or risk prevention

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the field of safety and/or risk experience required.
• Previous in airline, manufacturing, distribution operations or other fast paced environment.
• Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience
• High school diploma, GED and two years of ramp experience preferred
• Able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, pass a required pre-employment background check
• Must complete paperwork accurately and have basic computer skills
• Excellent customer service skills and a strong work ethic
• Present a neat professional appearance and demeanor
• Must be punctual & dependable
• Must be flexible with scheduling and able to work a variety of shifts to include nights, weekends and holidays.
• Willing to work in a time-sensitive and fast paced environment
• All your information will be kept confidential according to Gate Group and Gate Gourmet guidelines and other guidelines pertaining to other governing bodies pertaining specifically to airport or airline industry
• Ability to work in a 24/7 operation including all shifts, weekends and holidays

Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)

• Required to have valid RAIC and DA (Driver’s Airside)

Job Skills:

Language / Communication Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English