There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?

At United, we fly into airports around the entire world. And we need a whole team of people to keep things running in tip-top shape! From the exceptional service at the check-in counter to the departure gate, and even behind the scenes making sure your checked bags arrive with you, our Airport Operations team keeps operations at our airports running smoothly every single day.

Key Responsibilities:

Airport Operations

The Senior Manager AO Safety & Regulatory Compliance Hub is primary responsible to develop, implement and coordinate the hub Airport Operations Ground Safety program, facilitate compliance with the United Safety Management System as it pertains to United’s Airport operations, and promote compliance with applicable policies, procedures and regulations.

The overall objective is leading safety risk in operations in a manner that minimizes risk of occupational injuries, aircraft and equipment damage, and maintains Regulatory Compliance in ground operations. The leader is also responsible to coordinate, as necessary, the services of outside professionals in the fields of ergonomics, industrial hygiene and other specialties in order to alleviate potential safety and health hazards in the workplace. They will participate in the development of corporate safety & health procedures.

• Lead all aspects of Environmental Standards, Safety Programs, OSHA Compliance and AO Safety Management System (SMS) compliance in the hub
• Develop annual Safety Plan in coordination with operational leadership
• Coordinate activities of Safety Advocates and deploy them strategically to support safety objectives
• Work closely with the hub Airport Operations VP in reducing safety accident potential through methods including direct interaction and mentor, safety risk management and auditing for adherence with Standard Policies and Procedures
• Lead all aspects of regulatory compliance program requirements, with consideration of both US and International Safety/Health standards
• Review Safety Plans with operational leadership to verify implementation and maintenance of the Plans components
• Supervise progress towards completion of the requisites of the Safety Achievements Levels
• Provide trending and cause factor analysis to leadership related to safety performance metrics to enable a collaborative approach to control measures and corrective action initiatives
• Coordinate with corporate safety department to ensure standard processes and latest tools & analysis
• Lead hub Safety Action team meetings and ensures coordination of Safety risk management work across airport partners and tenants
• Take a principal role in damage event investigations, working closely with leadership and vendor management in root cause analysis, corrective actions, and safety assurance
• Represent Airport Operations Safety in industry, forums and professional safety organizations
• Directly report on safety risks and status of mitigation to the hub Vice President
• Required to ensure budget adherence and advising the AO Director of Safety on key issues
• Location specific oversight related to the hub, such as regional airport safety responsibilities and seasonal flying

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant work experience
• Management, Business Administration, Industrial Safety & Health or similar
• OSHA 10-30-hour training
• 7+ years of Operations/Safety Airline experience or Industrial safety
• 1+ year(s) of managerial training
• Written/oral Comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements, OSHA, NFPA, IATA AHM and FAA
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Master's degree (SMS Trainer Certification, MBA)
• Maintenance, operational and or air carrier safety and SMS experience
• Materially participated in hazard identification and safety risk mitigation work
• Lead frontline Below the Wing employees
• Ground Safety Action Program experience
• Operational airline knowledge and experience
• Strong solid understanding of SMS
• Solid understanding of United’s Ground Safety Action Program

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.