Aviation Advisor

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 highrisk environments. Supporting both fixedwing and rotarywing operations the role primarily serves clients within the Oil Gas and Mining sectors. Aviation Advisors contribute directly to strengthening client aviation safety outcomes while upholding and advancing SGS Aviation Compliance standards credibility and bestpractice methodology.

The Aviation Advisor delivers aviation safety advice and conducts operational technical and compliance audits for SGS Aviation Compliance clients. Acting as a direct liaison with client representatives on aviation matters Advisors build trusted professional relationships while maintaining objectivity and independence. All work is performed in accordance with SGS Aviation Compliance standards and procedures ensuring consistency quality and alignment across all client engagements.

Advisory support and audit conclusions are based on applicable regulatory requirements and recognized international best practices and are reinforced through robust internal peer review. Aviation Advisors are responsible for planning and executing audits including Flight Safety Foundation (FSF) Basic Aviation Risk Standard (BARS) audits producing highquality audit reports and supporting clients with corrective action planning and closure of audit findings. Strong project management report writing and timemanagement skills are essential to manage multiple engagements and follow up effectively with audit clients.

The role requires substantial aviation operational experience including flight and operational exposure to fixedwing and/or rotarywing aircraft as well as proven experience within Oil Gas and Mining environments. Aviation Advisors must combine practical operational insight with strong analytical and communication skills enabling them to deliver pragmatic valueadding advice while contributing to the continued growth and capability of the SGS Aviation Compliance practice.

Qualifications :

Education and Experience

Required:

• 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

Preferred:

• Management systems auditing experience at lead auditor level
• Helicopter experience
• Oil Gas Mining industry experience

Licenses and Certifications

• 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

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Specialist aviation qualifications or experience judged equivalent by the Vice President Operations and Global Head Aviation
• Advisors likely to be travelling offshore are required to have a valid HUET training certificate.
• Advisors participating in the BARS auditing program must meet all the requirements set out in the BARS Procedures Manual
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong customer service skills
• Shows integrity in all aspects of their work.
• Must be able to read understand and follow work instructions in a safe accurate and timely manner.
• Candidates must be proficient 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.
• Candidates must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammar and composition.
• Ability to work well with others & independently.
• Works 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 companys Health & Safety Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct policies.
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced highly professional environment.

Travel

• 50-70% travel audits conducted at customer sites.

Physical Demands of the Job

Frequency: Never 0%; Seldom 1 to 5%; Occasional 5 to 33%; Frequent 34 to 66%; Constant 67 to 100%

• Stand    Frequent
• Move or traverse             Frequent
• Use hands         Constant
• Reach with hands and arms      Frequent
• Climb or balance           Occasional
• Stoop kneel crouch or crawl   Frequent
• Talk/hear            Constant
• Taste/Smell       Occasional
• Lift/carry/push/pull        Frequent
• Keyboarding      Frequent
• Ability to focus on task Constant
• Visual strain      Never
• Tasks requiring limited muscle effort for example lifting up to 5 kgs     Frequent
• Tasks requiring light physical effort for example lifting 5 kgs to 10 kgs Frequent
• Tasks requiring medium physical effort for example lifting 10 kgs to 20 kgs     Frequent
• Tasks requiring heavy physical effort for example lifting > 20 kgs          Occasional

Environmental and Work Conditions

Frequency (Never 0%; Seldom 1 to 5%; Occasional 5 to 33%; Frequent 34 to 66%; Constant 67 to 100%)

• Wet or humid (non-weather) conditions             Occasional
• Work near moving mechanical part or moving vehicles               Occasional
• Work in high precarious places              Occasional
• Fumes or airborne particles      Seldom
• Possible exposure to infections hormones or bacteria             Seldom
• Dust grease or oil        Seldom
• Toxic or caustic chemicals         Seldom
• Outdoor weather conditions     Occasional
• Extreme cold (non-weather)      Occasional
• Extreme heat (non-weather)      Occasional
• Risk of electrical shock               Seldom
• Work with explosives    Never
• Risk of radiation              Never
• Vibration             Seldom
• Bio-Hazard        Never

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following subject to your location and role.

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

Application deadline for this role is March 1 2026.

Additional Information :

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such we recruit hire train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetics status as a protected veteran or any other characteristics protected by law.
 
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required. 

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the companys rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 
 
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Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time