Director, Ground Operations Safety – Aviation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado.

📋 Description

• Establish the long-term vision for the safety of Frontier Airlines' ground operations by consistently evaluating and actively addressing operational risks.

• Lead and nurture the safety team focused on ground operations safety, OSHA compliance, employee injury management, and emergency preparedness.

• Foster collaborations with management to enhance Airport Customer Service and Maintenance safety outcomes.

• Promote ongoing improvements in Aircraft Ground Damage, including the AGD Review Board, initiatives, metrics, and analyses.

• Create and oversee safety standards for business partners.

• Spearhead and enhance the ground safety investigation process, covering high-severity incidents, aircraft ground damage, and significant employee injury cases.

• Ensure that procedures, processes, policies, equipment, and facilities contribute to a safe and compliant working environment.

• Act as a representative of Frontier Airlines to external trade and governmental bodies regarding ground safety matters.

• Manage compliance with national and local occupational, industrial, and environmental regulations.

• Guarantee that a comprehensive Emergency Response plan is established and regularly tested.

• Supervise the Senior Manager Emergency Response, Manager Occupational and Environmental Compliance, and Ground Safety Specialist.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in the aviation or airline industry.

• A minimum of 5 years in a leadership role.

• Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent of two additional years of relevant training or experience in lieu of a degree.

• Proven experience leading airport/ramp operations with a focus on improved safety performance.

• Knowledge and experience with Safety Management Systems (SMS).

• Capability to formulate risk-responsive plans and accurately evaluate operational risks.

• Proficiency in collaborating across different work groups and managing conflicts effectively.

• Willingness and ability to travel 30% of the time.

• Exceptional verbal, written, listening, and presentation skills.

• Ability to work remotely from home with access to high-speed internet, if applicable.

• Compliance with Frontier’s remote work policies, if applicable.

• Applicants in DOT safety-sensitive roles must undergo pre-employment drug testing.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flight privileges for you and your family to travel on Frontier Airlines.

• Buddy passes available for your friends.

• Discounts across the travel industry on hotels, car rentals, cruises, and vacation packages.

• Savings on cell phone plans, movie tickets, dining, luggage, and over 2,000 other vendors.

• A ‘Dress for your Day’ business casual workplace.

• Flexible work schedules that promote work/life balance.

• Competitive base salary.

• Short-term incentives.

• Long-term incentives.

• Paid holidays.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Vacation and sick leave.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting the 1st of the month after your hire date.

• HOPE League financial support during catastrophic hardships.