Job Purpose
dnata is more than a global air and travel services provider. We connect people with possibilities and opportunities across 130+ airports in 34 countries through ground handling, cargo, travel, and catering & retail services. Our purpose is clear: to deliver on the promises our customers make. We are powered by a bold vision to be the world’s most admired air and travel services provider, which guides our strategy, culture, and every role across our teams. Our core values fuel everything we do: we are safe, we play to win, we respect everyone and work together as a team, and we are future thinking. At dnata, we foster diversity, nurture ambition, and celebrate achievement. If you're inspired by purpose and motivated to be part of a global team shaping the future of aviation and travel, we’d love to have you onboard.
On the ground,
dnata USA keeps 27 of the country’s major airports connected – both with each other and the world - including John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City. Handling 200,000 tonnes of cargo, guiding 15,000,000 passengers and keeping 50,000 flights in the air each year, the work that the dnata USA team complete on the ground is crucial to keeping the country in the air.
As
Vice President – Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE), you will lead the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of Safety Management Systems, HS&E programs, and training strategies across dnata USA’s network. The role is responsible for fostering a strong safety culture that prioritizes accountability, team engagement, and regulatory compliance, while leveraging data-driven insights to drive continuous performance improvement and ensure the highest levels of safety for employees, customers, and the travelling public.
This role is based in Orlando, Florida.
In this role, you will
- Execute dnata’s safety strategy across all U.S. divisions in alignment with global standards; develop and continuously enhance Safety Management Systems, HS&E policies, procedures, training, and quality programs.
- Lead HSE initiatives (e.g., behavioural safety, campaigns, technology) through gap analysis and cross-functional coordination; maintain annual plans aligned to business priorities.
- Oversee safety systems (including MetricStream), ensuring robust data capture, analysis, risk assessment, and reporting through dashboards to support decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, legislative, and internal standards; conduct audits, manage HS&E records, and oversee incident reporting and investigations.
- Develop and manage departmental budgets, tracking performance to ensure delivery against financial targets.
- Champion a proactive safety culture, embedding safety, quality, and sustainability across the organization; coach and support leadership on best practices.
- Provide insights and recommendations to executive and station leadership on safety performance, trends, and corrective actions.
- Ensure adherence to “The dnata Way” and local regulations; maintain documentation, training materials, and effective communication of updates.
- Assess and mitigate risks, ensuring decisions are made with appropriate due diligence, authority levels, and stakeholder consultation.
- Set clear objectives, drive accountability, and enable team performance through effective support, resourcing, and development.
- Partner with HR on talent management and succession planning to address capability gaps and build a high-performance workforce.
- Lead by example to embed safety-first behaviours, accountability, and alignment with dnata’s Vision, Mission, and Values.
This is a Safety Sensitive Role
- Work Environment: The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
- Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, provided they do not create undue hardship for the Company.
- Equal Opportunity Employer: dnata US is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualification
To be considered for the role, you must meet the below requirements
- Bachelor's degree (in Occupational Health & Safety or Environmental Health or Aviation Management or Risk Management or related fields is preferable) plus 5–10 years of relevant safety, training, and/or HS&E experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Strong experience with safety metrics, data analysis, reporting tools, and performance dashboards
- In-depth knowledge of safety management systems, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement practices
- Proficient in relevant software applications and systems
- Proven ability to build cross-functional relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Highly organized with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines independently
- Decisive, detail-oriented, and able to balance collaboration with firm compliance oversight
- Demonstrated ability to lead by example, engage teams, and drive a strong safety culture
You’ll have an edge if you have
- Recognised certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP)/Associate Safety Professional (ASP)/NEBOSH International General Certificate
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Recruitment Process and Timeline
Emirates Group, is an international organisation with employees from over 170 nationalities, we encourage applications from across the globe. Your application journey begins by applying via the Emirates Group Careers website. Please ensure your CV is up to date for our talent acquisition team to review your profile. If you meet the criteria of the role, you will then be invited to complete a HireVue video interview, to share more about your experience and your career aspirations. If you are shortlisted, you will then be invited to interview with our hiring managers. If you are successful, your recruiter will reach out to you with an offer and then our Onboarding team will ensure a smooth transition to your new role at Emirates Group.
Salary & benefits
Compensation Range: $150,000–$210,000 annually.
Incentive Compensation: Eligible for an annual performance bonus.
Benefits: Eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and other company-sponsored benefit programs.
