Safety Specialist (SJC)

McGee is reinventing airport and aviation services throughout North America. Our teams of motivated, high-performing individuals are bringing a scrappy, new, go-getter agility to ground handling and other services. We are flexible, adaptable, resourceful, collaborative, and inclusive.

Our Values
Safety, Mutual Respect, Service, Accountability, Integrity, Pride

Pay Range
$31.30-$43.82/hour

Compensation is determined by several factors, including location, relevant experience, skill level, and internal equity.  Please note, we don’t typically hire above midpoint.

Benefits That Help You Soar

Joining #TeamMcGee opens the runway to a full suite of rewards designed to help you thrive on the ground and explore the world above it.  Some benefits can vary based on location, employment status, or length of employment.

• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, & Horizon Air…explore the world on us!
• Comprehensive medical, dental, & vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company provided life insurance.
• Opportunity to earn additional pay each quarter based on performance.
• Generous holiday pay and paid time off.

Work Schedule
100% onsite, with flexibility to work early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays.

The Safety Specialist will foster and support an inclusive and high-performance operation where team member and customer safety is at the forefront. This role assigns and oversees the work of team members, stepping in to provide hands-on help when needed to exceed customer expectations. The Safety Specialist mentors and develops the skills of leads, agents, and trainers for continuous growth and learning. By demonstrating open and honest two-way communication the Safety Specialist ensures a successful operation at the station. Conducts safety and quality training within the station, as directed. 

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates safety and quality initiatives.
• Reviews station employee injury trends and directs corrective action.
• Reviews aircraft damage and directs corrective action. 
• Conducts Risk Assessments as directed. Ensures that Risk Assessments are completed at the station level.
• Coordinates safety promotion initiatives.
• Coordinates quality initiatives.
• Assist station level training requirements to ensure that all training requirements are satisfactorily met. 
• Assist/Train/Coordinate as requested by the station Safety Manager.
• Maintain all break room bulletin boards. 
• Ensure all incidents/ accidents are reported, investigated, and entered timely.
• Assist with station Read & Signs.
• Maintain open and honest communication that creates an inclusive, engaging and high-performance culture that demonstrates McGee’s values of Safety, Service, Integrity, Mutual Respect, Accountability and Pride.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support McGee’s successful business operation.

• Two (2) years of airline experience with proven skills in station operations, including one of the following areas: passenger service, cargo handling, fleet service, and ground operations preferred.
• Experience coaching and counseling employees on performance related issues preferred.
• Skilled in all aspects of aircraft servicing, loading, baggage and cargo handling.
• Self-motivated individual able to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Able to lead, motivate, and successfully communicate with a diverse workgroup.
• Proven ability to direct the work of others in a positive way.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Ability to obtain & maintain an airport SIDA badge and US Customs seal.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that could include some early mornings, late nights, or weekends.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Airport Badge Requirements

Important notification for roles working at or requiring access to an airport or maintenance hangar: Employees will be required to obtain and maintain a SIDA badge issued by the airport authority.  Depending on the role you may also be required to obtain a US Customs seal and/or USPS security clearance. If an employee does not qualify for or has the necessary clearance revoked, the employee will be terminated.

EEO Statement

McGee Air Services does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants are also protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions absent undue hardship and consistent with applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

McGee Air Services- An Alaska Air Group Company