Supervisor - Aviation Ground Safety

Supervisor – Aviation Ground Safety

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Employment Type: Full\-Time

The Role

Are you a safety professional with a passion for aviation excellence? We are seeking a Supervisor – Aviation Ground Safety to lead our safety program within a high\-tempo, contractor\-operated aviation maintenance facility in Abu Dhabi.

In this pivotal role, you will be the boots\-on\-the\-ground leader responsible for protecting our most valuable assets: our people and our fleet. You will bridge the gap between regulatory compliance and operational reality, fostering a proactive safety culture that goes beyond just "checking boxes."

Key Responsibilities

As a supervisor, you will oversee the implementation of safety practices across all ground operations. Your core duties include:

• Program Leadership: Coordinate safety and occupational health programs, ensuring seamless compliance with contractor, customer, and local regulatory requirements.


• Risk Mitigation: Identify unsafe conditions and implement technical or administrative controls to mitigate risks in hazardous materials handling, heavy machinery, and aircraft ground support.


• Inspections \& Auditing: Conduct regular facility audits, advising management and Customer representatives on best\-in\-class safety practices.


• Incident Investigation: Lead root\-cause analysis for accidents or near\-misses and develop corrective action plans to prevent recurrence.


• Education \& Training: Design and deliver high\-impact safety training, bulletins, and newsletters to keep safety at the forefront of every team member's mind.


• Strategic Collaboration: Work alongside procurement, medical, fire protection, and industrial hygiene departments to align safety objectives across the organization.

• We are looking for a seasoned professional who understands the unique pressures of an aviation maintenance environment.


• Experience: A minimum of 7 years in occupational safety and health or a related discipline.


• Sector Expertise (Preferred): \* 7\+ years of direct military experience as a Unit Safety Officer, OR


• Knowledge: Deep understanding of SMS principles, hazardous material handling, and aviation fire prevention.


• Communication: Exceptional ability to educate and influence both contractor staff and Customer stakeholders.

You will be joining a world\-class team in a global aviation hub. This role offers the opportunity to shape the safety culture of a major maintenance operation while ensuring the highest standards of efficiency and risk management.

Job Type: Full\-time

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program


• Housing allowance


• On\-site parking


• Private dental insurance


• Private medical insurance


• Relocation assistance


• Sick pay

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