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.

Key Requirements

• 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.

Why Join Us in Abu Dhabi?

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

Work Location: In person