[Hiring] Aviation Advisor @SGS

Role Description

The Aviation Advisor is a critical member of the growing SGS Aviation Compliance team, providing independent aviation safety and compliance expertise to clients operating in complex and high‑risk environments. Supporting both fixed‑wing and rotary‑wing operations, the role primarily serves clients within the Oil, Gas, and Mining sectors.

• Contribute directly to strengthening client aviation safety outcomes while upholding and advancing SGS Aviation Compliance standards, credibility, and best‑practice methodology.
• Deliver aviation safety advice and conduct operational, technical, and compliance audits for SGS Aviation Compliance clients.
• Act as a direct liaison with client representatives on aviation matters, building trusted professional relationships while maintaining objectivity and independence.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with SGS Aviation Compliance standards and procedures, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment across all client engagements.
• Provide advisory support and audit conclusions based on applicable regulatory requirements and recognized international best practices, reinforced through robust internal peer review.
• Plan and execute audits, including Flight Safety Foundation (FSF) Basic Aviation Risk Standard (BARS) audits.
• Produce high‑quality audit reports and support clients with corrective action planning and closure of audit findings.
• Manage multiple engagements and follow up effectively with audit clients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• 15+ years of hands-on aircraft technology experience
• 15+ years of Aviation experience
• Commercial Pilot Certificate
• Quality Assurance experience in the aviation industry, including experience relevant to SGS Compliance Aviation activities
• People management experience
• Management systems auditing experience at lead auditor level (preferred)
• Helicopter experience (preferred)
• Oil, Gas, Mining industry experience (preferred)
• Airline Transport Pilots License and/or Aircraft Mechanic License
• Flight Engineer License or Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licenses or 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

Requirements

• Specialist aviation qualifications or experience judged equivalent by the Vice President Operations and Global Head Aviation
• Valid HUET training certificate for Advisors likely to be travelling offshore
• Meet all requirements set out in the BARS Procedures Manual for Advisors participating in the BARS auditing program
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong customer service skills
• Integrity in all aspects of work
• Ability to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner
• Proficiency in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammar and composition
• Ability to work well with others & independently
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Extended hours and shift work may be required from time to time
• Travel to other SGS locations or client locations may be required from time to time
• Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee wellness programs
• Competitive pay, 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment), employee referral program
• Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
• Paid-time off (vacation, sick, company holidays, floating holidays, volunteer time)