Joseph Z.

Experience

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  American Airlines

  May 2003 - Aug 2003

  Intern - Flight Operations Safety

  - Worked closely with the ASAP administrator on research projects and audits pertaining to the Flight ASAP ProgramResponsible for general safety research with wide-spread safety implications- Attended and supported the Flight Safety team during the B757-200 mini-evacuation event; Performed and completed major research project relating to flight attendant injuries on duty during in-flight turbulence events. This research effort drove me to pursue a Masters Degree in Safety Science.

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  Terracon Consulting Engineers & Scientists

  May 2006 - Aug 2006

  Intern - Industrial Hygiene

  - Worked closely with the Chief Industrial Hygienist on various projects throughout Iowa, Illinois and Indiana, performing air monitoring relating to asbestos, lead, welding fumes and other airborne substances - Completed water contamination testing and mold monitoringWorked closely with OSHA regulation 29CFR1910 (Occupational Safety and Health Standards), MSDS usage, and general workplace safety regulations and policies

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  American Airlines

  Jul 2007 - May 2015

  - Responsible for the airport emergency response program throughout the AA system, while ensuring necessary employees are proficiently trained for an aircraft disaster or similar emergency situation- Travel to airports around the system providing emergency response drills and training opportunities- Develop and present reports for the AMR Pandemic Response Steering Committee which includes Executive Committee presentations- Create the 2010 and 2011 annual business plan and budget for review- Responsible for the Emergency Response / CARE Internship Program Show less - Provided support for AMR's Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) for both Flight and Flight ServiceProvided daily support for the Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) program, including daily data mining, report preparation, and research project completion- Administered one of AMR's risk management safety processes on a routine basis. Responsible for timely completion of all outstanding issues and follow-up items from monthly risk assessment meeting- Responsible for the 'due diligence' for AA aircraft incident/accident letters required prior to the sale or lease-return of an AA aircraft- Created, published, and named editor-in-chief for the Flight Safety Magazine- Responsible for the Flight Operations Safety Internship Program Show less

  • Sr. Safety Specialist - DFW Airport

    Apr 2012 - May 2015

  • Sr Safety Specialist - Central Region

    May 2011 - Apr 2012

  • Sr. Analyst - Emergency Response

    Apr 2009 - May 2011

  • Analyst - Flight Operations Safety

    Jul 2007 - Apr 2009
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  Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

  May 2015 - now

  Airside Operations Safety Manager

  - Development and implementation of the DFW Safety Management System (SMS) program, in accordance with FAA Regulation (14 CFR 139)- Airside-related Safety Risk Assessment (SRA) process management- Liaison between DFW Airport and all airlines, ground handlers, contractors, etc. in connection with the DFW Safety Program-Provides training for internal and external stakeholders on various safety initiatives throughout DFW