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**Title:** Safety Specialist (Environment, Health, and Safety)

**Location:** United States-Florida-Melbourne

**Job Number:** 18018

About Us:

AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.

The Worldwide Aviation Support Services (WASS) program, an AAR business, headquartered in Rockledge, FL, provides global, world-class expeditionary and conventional aviation solutions to the US Department of State Air Wing.

Role Description:

Responsible for all aspects of the ground safety and environmental programs at the assigned site. Provides additional support to aviation safety program components as directed by the Site Safety Manager, Aviation Safety Manager, Site Manager, or Director of Safety. Executes ground safety and environmental training, audits, inspections, monitoring, and program oversight in accordance with contract requirements and the Performance Work Statement PWS. Provides administrative and technical support necessary to maintain compliance with U.S. Department of State, Office of Aviation, Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement INL requirements.

Key R** **esponsibility:

+ Ensure compliance with all ground safety and environmental procedures in accordance with contract requirements and applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards.

+ Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and technical competency in occupational safety, environmental health, mishap prevention, and accident investigation.

+ Serve as the primary point of responsibility for all ground safety and environmental matters, including support of aviation safety compliance for assigned locations of responsibility.

+ Conduct required safety audits, inspections, monitoring activities, investigations, and ad hoc reviews as specified in the Performance Work Statement.

+ Identify hazards and assess risks, promoting the reduction or elimination of conditions that could result in accidents, occupational injuries, illnesses, fatalities, or safety related financial losses.

+ Monitor mishap and incident reports and assist with aircraft accident investigations to determine root causes and develop corrective and preventive actions.

+ Perform detailed technical data entry to support mishap tracking, trend analysis, and regulatory reporting, ensuring accuracy and completeness of records.

+ Conduct research related to OSHA and environmental regulations, vendor capabilities, and logistical requirements for safety equipment and supplies.

+ Prepare clear, concise, and actionable written reports addressing ground safety, aviation safety, and environmental program performance.

+ Provide technical support on safety and environmental matters, including data collection, training support, and correspondence with CONUS and OCONUS personnel.

+ Participate as an active member of accident and incident investigation boards as directed by management.

+ Develop required reports, conduct briefings, and deliver safety and environmental training as assigned.

+ Maintain accident and incident records, files, logs, and reports in accordance with program and contractual requirements.

+ Process Safety Hazard Reports by investigating hazards and verifying that appropriate mitigations are implemented and tracked to closure.

+ Maintain departmental files, records, publications, and purchasing documentation, including logging and tracking safety related purchase requests and received items.

+ Perform data entry and file corrections as required to maintain accurate and compliant records.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

+ Position requires a Secret Clearance.

+ Minimum 3 years of experience as a Safety Professional.

+ Associates degree, Associates of Arts, or Associates of Science or educational equivalent with an aviation back ground desired.

+ Training in OSHA, EPA, and Hazardous Materials, Waste Storage, handling, and disposal procedures.

+ Experience required in OSHA Hazardous Materials 2015, Machine Guarding 2045, Respiratory Protection 2225, Permit Require Confined Space Entry 2264, Safety General Standards 511, Industrial Hygiene 521, Blood Borne Pathogens 7200,

+ Electrical Standards 3095, Fall Protection 3115 or equivalent safety training.

+ Experience in risk management and mitigation.

+ High degree of knowledge in the technical field of safety, environmental, and accident prevention and experience in use of DOD, FAA, NTSB, or ICAO documentation.

+ Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.

+ Strong English speaking and written communication skill. Knowledge of OSHA and Environmental regulations.

+ Experience with Safety Data Sheets SDS and associated regulatory requirements.

Preferred

+ Desired General Industry Certified Safety and Health Official Qualified or equivalent related safety courses by an approved certified college or US agency.

+ B.A. B.S. degree from a four year college or university in a related field and or combination of education and related experience.

+ Certified completion of an accredited Accident Investigation Course.

+ Prior U.S. Military Safety Officer or Fire Prevention First Responder with any State or local agency.

+ Previous experience in conducting accident investigations.

Compensation and Benefits:

+ Salaried Position.

+ Rotation schedule.

+ Competitive salary and bonus package.

+ Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

+ 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

+ Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

AAR is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, or expressions. We are dedicated to the health and safety of our people, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

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AAR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.