Global Environmental Health and Safety Director

Precision Aviation Group (PAG) is a leading provider of products and value-added services to the aerospace and defense industries worldwide. With over 1.1 million square feet of sales and service facilities in the United States Canada Australia Singapore Brazil PAGs 27 locations and customer-focused business model serve aviation customers through Supply Chain and inventory-supported maintenance Repair and Overhaul (ISMRO) services.

JOB PURPOSE

The Global Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Director will lead and oversee all aspects of environmental health and safety initiatives across the organization to ensure compliance with aerospace MRO industry regulations and standards. This role requires strategic leadership and hands-on implementation to develop a culture of safety regulatory adherence and environmental stewardship. The EHS Director will collaborate with key stakeholders across maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) operations to implement policies and procedures that safeguard employees facilities and the environment. This position will also drive continuous improvement initiatives conduct risk assessments and ensure adherence to industry-specific EHS best practices.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Functions:

Develop and implement a comprehensive global EHS strategy tailored to the unique needs of the aerospace MRO industry.
Ensure compliance with international federal and local EHS regulations including FAA OSHA EPA and ISO standards.
Identify assess and mitigate EHS risks across MRO facilities including hangars warehouses and repair stations.
Create enforce and standardize global EHS policies procedures and guidelines specific to aviation maintenance environments.
Oversee the development and execution of EHS training programs for employees at all levels including hazardous materials handling aircraft maintenance safety and emergency response.
Implement and maintain incident management procedures across MRO operations ensuring proper documentation root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
Drive sustainability initiatives aligned with aviation industry goals such as reducing carbon emissions and hazardous waste management.
Establish and monitor key EHS performance indicators (KPIs) to measure effectiveness compliance and continuous improvement efforts.
Collaborate with regulatory agencies industry organizations and internal teams to maintain best-in-class safety standards.
Develop and maintain emergency preparedness plans ensuring rapid response capabilities for aviation-related incidents.
Lead a global team responsible for EHS oversight across multiple MRO locations.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands: Must be able to conduct audits and inspections in MRO environments including aircraft hangars and maintenance facilities.
Ability to lift and interact with industrial equipment as necessary.
Must be able to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally to support global operations.
Ability to work in a fast-paced high-risk aerospace environment with multiple priorities.

This role is critical in ensuring the highest levels of safety and regulatory compliance across our aerospace MRO operations. If you are a passionate EHS leader with expertise in aviation maintenance safety we encourage you to apply and contribute to our commitment to operational excellence and environmental stewardship.

Equipment Operated: Ability to operate office machines and equipment and troubleshoot problems with equipment.

Work Location: California USA Travel within the USA and Canada when on assignment

Protective Equipment Required: None

Potential Hazards: Exposure to materials identified on Material Safety Data Sheets

Education/Training:
Bachelors degree in occupational health and safety Environmental Engineering Aviation Safety or related field; or 10 years of progressive leadership in EHS roles within the aerospace or MRO industry.
Proven experience managing EHS programs across multiple global MRO facilities.
Strong knowledge of FAA OSHA EPA ICAO IATA and other relevant industry regulations.
Experience managing EHS compliance in aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul operations.
Familiarity with aviation safety management systems (SMS) and risk-based safety approaches.
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams in a safety-critical environment.
Preferred Skills and Competencies:
In-depth knowledge of aerospace MRO operations safety protocols and hazardous material handling.
Familiarity with ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) standards.
Strong problem-solving skills with expertise in structured methodologies such as RCA A3 and Six Sigma.
Excellent leadership communication and change management abilities.
Ability to drive standardization of safety programs policies and best practices across global MRO sites.

Certificates/Licenses: None

Other: Other duties may be assigned in the role to support other departments personnel or projects.

Required Experience:

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