The Lee County Port Authority is now seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Airport Safety Coordinator to lead and elevate our aviation safety standards.
In this mid-level role, you will report directly to the Operations Manager and take ownership of implementing and overseeing our FBO Safety Management System (SMS). You will be the champion of our airport’s safety culture developing dynamic training programs, conducting critical risk assessments, inspecting airfield and tenant facilities, and managing wildlife hazards (using 4WD vehicles, pyrotechnics, and firearms).
If you are looking for a high-impact position where your sound judgment directly ensures a secure environment, this is your next career move!
Minimum Qualifications
- A valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days of hire
- A Bachelor’s degree with a major or minor in Aviation Safety or 1 year work experience directly related to Safety Management System (SMS) or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Must successfully complete the Page Field Movement Area Driver Course written and practical tests within 90 days of hire
- If not currently certified, must complete NATA Safety 1st online training modules and become certified within 8 months of hire
- Must successfully complete the AAAE Airfield Operations ACE Certification or the AAAE Safety Management Systems ACE Certification within 18 months of hire
- Must successfully pass a criminal background screening and drug test prior to employment
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the FBO SMS in alignment with IBAC IS-BAH standards
- Assist with the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures and the SMSmanual that integrates with existing FBO, airport operations, security, and construction related activities
- Conduct risk assessments, track hazards, maintain data, and submit regular operations reports
- Provide safety trainings on a variety of safety topics to managers, employees, and tenants; update programs based on feedback
- Assist in developing airport rules, regulations, and directives, while actively modeling and enforcing safety compliance and hazard reporting
- Inspect landside, airside, terminal, and tenant leaseholds for regulatory and LCPA policy compliance
- Mitigate wildlife hazards using four-wheel drive vehicles, catch poles, firearms, and pyrotechnics
- Respond to emergencies, incidents, disabled aircraft, and fuel spills; assist with investigation and documentation of events. This may include taking pictures, developing reports, creating presentations, running drills & exercises, and conducting training sessions
