Senior Specialist - Cargo Safety (Aviation)

Location: Hybrid, with in-office work 50% of the time at United’s Corporate Headquarters in Chicago, Illinois; travel up to 30% of the time. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.

Base pay: $81,795.00–$106,602.00 per year, plus eligibility for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation.

Company

hirify.global operates an extensive air transportation route network and provides passenger and cargo services.

What you will do

• Manage the health, quality, and day-to-day integration of Cargo Operations’ Safety Management System.
• Identify and mitigate safety hazards and risks while influencing internal and external leaders to meet SMS standards.
• Negotiate risk acceptance with appropriate leaders and lead Safety Risk Assessments for operational changes.
• Develop initiatives that embed SMS practices into cargo operations and strengthen the safety culture.
• Support implementation of OSHA standards through United’s Safety Excellence Program.
• Identify, assign, and process hazards and SMS corrective and preventive actions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience supporting cargo operations, safety, security, compliance, or related operational activities.
• Experience conducting compliance checks, supporting corrective actions, and assisting with root-cause analysis of incidents.
• Strong skills in workplace safety, cargo security, OSHA, workflow analysis, and operations support.
• Ability to influence people who do not directly report to you.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
• Successful completion of an interview and reliable, punctual attendance.

Nice to have

• OSHA 10- or 30-hour certification.
• Experience leading an aviation-related Safety Management System and analyzing SMS culture metrics.
• Experience supporting safety training, procedures, compliance, and operational process improvement.
• Experience analyzing cargo handling, recommending improvements, and resolving complex operational challenges and recurring service issues.
• Understanding of generative AI capabilities and limitations, with the ability to use AI for research, analysis, content creation, and problem-solving while validating outputs and following responsible AI, privacy, and security policies.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement with required office presence 50% of the time and travel up to 30%.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, accident and disability coverage.
• Parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter benefits, paid holidays, and paid time off.
• 401(k) and flight privileges.
• Equal opportunity employer providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

Hiring process

• Successful completion of an interview is required to meet the job qualifications.