Senior Aviation Advisor

Notting Hill, VIC
Permanent
Full-time

17 days ago

Company DescriptionWe are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.Job DescriptionTake your career to new heights as a full-time, permanent Aviation Advisor!In this role, you will provide specialist advice on aviation operations, conduct comprehensive safety audits, and oversee the delivery of aviation-related projects for our clients. Serving as the primary point of contact for aviation matters, you will ensure alignment with SGS standards while offering guidance grounded in regulatory frameworks and internationally recognised best practices.This opportunity offers flexible location options across Australia, with a preference for candidates based on the East Coast.Key responsibilities in this role will include but are not limited to:

Planning and conducting aviation audits and assessing operator safety for SGS Aviation clients.
Providing technical and commercial aviation advice.
Preparing written audit and project reports with recommendations for the conduct and continuous improvement of client aviation activities.
Following-up and closing out issues raised in the course of their duties.
Maintaining professional contact and effective working relationships with clients.
Maintaining professional qualifications through company training and participation in SGS Aviation seminars where possible.
Discharging the administrative duties required for the efficient conduct of their position.

QualificationsCandidates will be expected to demonstrate:

Airline transport pilots license (for at least 8 years and accumulated over 2500 flight hours) with previous exposure to maintenance activities or Aircraft maintenance engineer license with previous exposure to operational areas.
Ideally,15 years' experience in the aviation industry including experience relevant to SGS Aviation's activities.
Successful completion of full Safety Management System training
Must have auditing experience and conducted 10 Aviation related audits within the last 4 years
Successful completion of a quality/safety (ISO approved) lead auditor course.
A solid understanding of CASA and ICAO regulations.
Experience in auditing aircraft operators (fixed or rotary wing), and inspecting aerodromes and offshore helidecks.
Advisors will on occasions be travelling offshore so a valid BOSIET training certificate will be required.
Holding BARS auditor qualifications/accreditation will be highly regarded.
RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems) experience is preferable

Additional InformationWHY WORK FOR SGS?Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS.

As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work
Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
Paid parental leave
Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
Corporate health & wellbeing offers
Ongoing learning & development
Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOUSGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures - including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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