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Massachusetts Port Authority Safety Specialist for Airport SMS in East Boston, Massachusetts
Safety Specialist for Airport SMS
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Safety Specialist for Airport SMS
Location
East Boston, MA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
FY2025-00104
Department
Aviation
Division
Aviation Administration
Opening Date
02/26/2025
Description
Benefits
ABOUT US
The Massachusetts Port Authority is Powering What’s Possible™ for your career. We are a dynamic organization that connects people and businesses to the global community by air, land, and sea. Our employees are essential in moving planes, cargo and cruise ships safely, efficiently and sustainably. We are an economic engine, managing real estate assets where people live, work, and play. Together, the properties we own and operate generate $20 billion for the region’s economy. With a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and being good neighbors, we achieve results that positively impact the people and businesses of New England.
Massport’s Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) serves as a vibrant gateway to New England and beyond, seamlessly connecting global travelers and ensuring the satisfaction of millions. Driven by a steadfast commitment to safety and security, environmental stewardship, convenience, and exceptional customer service, we take pride in fostering meaningful connections between people, cultures, and opportunities. Through innovative collaboration, embracing sustainability, and serving as an economic catalyst for our communities, we cultivate a thriving and welcoming hub that fuels the growth and prosperity of our region.
ABOUT YOU
As the Safety Specialist for Airport SMS, you are a detail-oriented and analytical thinker who excels at identifying risks, improving systems, and ensuring safety through collaboration and data-driven solutions. Your ability to communicate complex safety concepts clearly allows you to engage effectively with leadership, frontline employees, and external stakeholders. Adaptable and proactive, you respond to incidents with a calm, systematic approach while maintaining a long-term focus on risk mitigation. With a strong understanding of airport operations and regulatory frameworks, you navigate complex environments confidently, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational safety.
What you will do:
Implement, maintain, and improve the Aviation SMS Program by applying FAA regulations, industry best practices, and safety standards.
Identify and mitigate hazards through data analysis, risk assessments, and proactive safety initiatives, ensuring compliance across all airport areas.
Collaborate with internal teams, external stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to align safety programs and enhance operational safety.
Conduct training, audits, and incident investigations to strengthen safety culture, improve risk management, and support continuous improvement efforts.
WHAT YOU OFFER
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in aviation and/or safety.
3–5 years’ experience in safety program development, aviation operations, or a related industry, with at least 1–3 years’ safety management systems or risk mitigation.
Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances, a Massport Security Badge with Class 2 airfield driving privileges, and a valid Massachusetts driver’s license within three months.
*Click here for detailed job description (https://www.massport.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Massport-Job-Description-Safety-Specialist-for-Airport-SMS-2-26-25.pdf)
WHAT WE OFFER
Collaboration with colleagues at all levels of leadership from all different disciplines, from Aviation to Maritime and beyond. Every day is different at Massport and the breadth of our impact on the Massachusetts region through our facilities provides many opportunities for our employees to grow, learn, and explore the many areas of our business. Our business is all about connecting. We support and take pride in the employees that make those connections possible each and every day. Further, Massport is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and committed to workforce diversity and inclusivity.
What we believe in :Work/life balance
Supporting the people and businesses of New England
A supportive and inclusive culture
Achieving results and having positive impact
Opportunities for growth
Being good neighbors in the communities we serve
Providing safe, healthy, and secure work environment
Protecting the environment
*Click here for information on our comprehensive compensation and benefits packages. (https://www.massport.com/sites/default/files/2024-04/HR-Benefits-One-Sheet.pdf)
We're a world-class organization of people moving people and goods--connecting Massachusetts and New England to the world safely, securely, and efficiently, with a commitment to sustainability, our neighboring communities, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We support and take pride in the employees that make those connections possible each and every day.
We provide comprehensive compensation and benefits packages*:
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Vacation time, sick time, personal days
• 12 Holidays per year
• Massport Retirement Plan (Pension)
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457b) with employer match
• SMART Plan retirement plan advisor/financial planning
• Discounted MBTA passes
• Public service loan forgiveness program for federal student loans
• Professional development programs
• Mentorship program
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Employee recognition programs
• Employee resource groups
• Flexible spending accounts
• Wellness programs
• Community engagement
• Volunteer opportunities
• On-site employee parking
• Bike racks
• Electric car charging stations
• Mother's suite for new/nursing mothers
*Benefits may vary by position and/or location.
For more information, please visit www.massport.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to workforce diversity and inclusivity.
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Employer
Massachusetts Port Authority
Address
One Harborside Drive, Suite 200S East Boston, Massachusetts, 02128-2909
Phone
617-568-3900
Website
http://www.massport.com
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