Aviation Advisor

• Plans and conducts aviation audits and assesses operator safety for SGS Compliance Aviation Clients.
• Manages aviation projects for Clients.
• Provides technical and commercial aviation advice.
• Prepares written audit and project reports with recommendations for the conduct and continuous improvement of Client aviation activities.
• Follows up and resolves issues raised in the course of their duties.
• Maintains professional contact and effective working relationships with Clients.
• Maintains professional qualifications through company training and participation in SGS Compliance Aviation Seminars.
• Discharges the administrative duties required for the efficient conduct of their position.
• Be compliant to all SGS QHSE and HR policies and procedures.
• At all times, complies with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.
• Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma,
• 15+ years of hands-on aircraft technology experience
• 15+ years of Aviation experience
• Commercial Pilot Certificate
• Helicopter experience
• Oil, Gas, Mining industry experience
• Quality Assurance experience in the aviation industry, including experience relevant to SGS Compliance Aviation activities
• People management experience
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) – intermediate user proficiency

• Management systems auditing experience at Lead Auditor level

• Aircraft Mechanic License
• Airline Transport Pilots License
• Advisor, participating in the Basic Aviation Risk Standard (BARS) auditing program, must meet all the requirements set out in the BARS Procedures Manual.
• Flight Engineer License or Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licenses or such other professional Licenses
• Valid Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) training certificate for travelling offshore – could be obtained after being hired, while working for SGS as business demands

• Language Skills: English Advanced Highest level of knowledge (other languages are beneficial)
• Mathematical Skills: Intermediate Highest level of knowledge
• Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Intermediate level required - Logical system approach to problem solving
• Financial management knowledge
• Initiative to seek new solutions and new ways of doing things with a focus on continuous improvement
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammar and composition.
• Advanced presentation skills and ability to interact effectively with senior government officials, and senior management of organizations / clients
• High level of leadership skills
• Analytical, decisive, adaptable, ethical, problem solver, persuasive, commercially sensitive
• Technical and commercial focus
• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment
• Ability to work well with others & independently
• Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively under pressure with multiple competing priorities

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts
• Wealth: Competitive pay ($100,500-$134,000 USD based on experience), matching 401(k) with immediate vesting upon enrollment, generous employee referral program

• Stand Occasional (5% - 33%)
• Move or traverse Occasional (5% - 33%)
• Sit Frequent (34% - 66%)
• Use hands Constant (67% - 100%)
• Reach with hands and arms Occasional (5% - 33%)
• Climb or balance Occasional (5% - 33%)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl Occasional (5% - 33%)
• Talk/hear Frequent (34% - 66%)
• Taste/Smell Never (0%)
• Lift/carry/push or pull Occasional (5% - 33%)

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