Aviation Advisor

We 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, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

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. Aviation Advisors contribute directly to strengthening client aviation safety outcomes while upholding and advancing SGS Aviation Compliance standards, credibility, and best‑practice 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 high‑quality audit reports, and supporting clients with corrective action planning and closure of audit findings. Strong project management, report writing, and time‑management 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 fixed‑wing and/or rotary‑wing 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, value‑adding advice while contributing to the continued growth and capability of the SGS Aviation Compliance practice.

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 company’s 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.

Some benefit highlights:

• 80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision
• Paid time off
• RRSP Program Eligibility
• Salary - up to $95,000-$115,000year CAD

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

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 and Indigenous status, 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 company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada