Aviation Safety Specialist

Overview

Elizabeth City, United States | Posted on 12/28/2024

Location:

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Job Function:
Safety and Occupational Health Management

Job Type: Full time

Experience Level: Mid-Level (5+ years required)

Salary: USD $70,000 - $80,000 per year

Target Date: 01/18/2025

Date Opened: 12/28/2024

Work Experience:

5-7 years

Country:
United States
· State/Province:
North Carolina

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U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (preferred). Experience in ergonomics in an industrial environment (preferred).

The Aviation Safety Specialist will support the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, ensuring safety compliance, hazard prevention, and adherence to OSHA standards. This role involves conducting inspections, providing training, and implementing safety protocols to maintain a safe and efficient working environment for personnel and operations involving Coast Guard aviation assets.

• Safety Inspections:
  Plan, schedule, and conduct routine inspections to identify workplace hazards, including environmental conditions, equipment operations, and work practices.
• Safety Inspections:
  Review equipment, building plans, and construction designs to ensure compliance with safety regulations under OSHA 29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926.
• Compliance and Risk Mitigation:
  Apply knowledge of OSHA standards, fire protection codes, and safety requirements for hazardous materials, including compressed gases, radiological, biological, and chemical hazards.
• Compliance and Risk Mitigation:
  Evaluate construction or facility modifications to ensure compliance and minimize risks.
• Accident Investigation and Reporting:
  Investigate and analyze military and civilian accidents to determine causes and contributing factors.
• Accident Investigation and Reporting:
  Prepare detailed evaluation reports with findings, statistics, and recommendations for preventative measures.
• Safety Training:
  Provide safety-related education and training to supervisors, leaders, and employees, covering ISO 45001 and OSHA 18001 standards.
• Safety Training:
  Conduct government-sponsored onsite training sessions to enhance safety awareness and compliance.
• Policy Development and Support:
  Develop and maintain safety and occupational health policies, ensuring adherence to updated standards.
• Policy Development and Support:
  Provide safety-related guidance and support to USCG Product Lines and Divisions.
• Meeting and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Attend safety meetings, research standards, and provide responses to safety-related inquiries.
• Meeting and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate with internal teams to address safety concerns and implement effective controls.

The Aviation Safety Specialist ensures a safe working environment at the USCG Aviation Logistics Center, directly contributing to the safety and efficiency of operations involving critical aviation assets. Through training, inspections, and compliance enforcement, this role supports the mission of maintaining a safe and effective workplace for Coast Guard personnel.

• Required:
  
  Completion of the OSHA 30-hour general industry course or equivalent.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Safety, Environmental Health, Occupational Health).

• Minimum: 5 years of experience applying federal OSHA regulations and standards, specifically OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and OSHA 29 CFR 1926.
• Minimum: 5 years of experience working with aircraft,…