Product Manager and Lead Auditor, Aviation Compliance (ARGUS) – 744000017718323-5844

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Description

SGS is the worlds leading inspection, verification, testing and
certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for
quality and integrity. With more than 96,000 employees, SGS operates a
network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

The Product Manager & Leader Auditor for Aviation Compliance is
responsible for pursuing and maintaining technical qualifications for
the Flight Safety Foundation Basic Aviation Risk Standard (BARS)
program. Responsible for managing Aviation Compliance projects,
assignments, and ensuring updates to finance on project completion and
forecasted completion dates. Grow market share in collaboration with
sales managers. Perform Quality Checks for reports, conduct Peer
Reviews, and be responsible for related technical support. In addition
to managing the BARS SGS accreditation, Aviation Compliance provides
aviation safety advice, conducts operational and technical audits, and
completes aviation projects for SGS Aviation Compliance clients. This
position is a direct link with Client representatives on aviation
matters and works in accordance with SGS Aviation Compliance standards
and procedures. In addition, their advice to Clients is drawn from both
regulatory requirements, and the best international practices, and
supported by professional in-house peer reviews. Further
responsibilities include but are not limited to:

– 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 seminars.
– Satisfying the administrative duties required for the efficient
conduct of the position.
– Be compliant with all SGS QHSE and HR policies and procedures.
– Pursue and maintain technical qualifications in maintaining
accreditation with the Flight Safety Foundation Basic Aviation Risk
Standard (BARS) program.
– Perform Quality Checks for BARS reports, conduct BARS Peer Reviews,
and be responsible on related technical support.
– Responsible for managing Aviation Compliance projects, assignments,
and ensuring updates to finance on project completion and forecasted
completion dates.
– Provide technical, safety, and commercial aviation advice, conduct
operational and technical audits, and complete aviation projects for
SGS Aviation Compliance clients.
– Prepare written audit and project reports with recommendations for
the conduct and continuous improvement of Client aviation
activities, including following up and resolving issues raised in
the course of their duties.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Required:

– Bachelors degree
– Required 15 years of aviation industry / aviation audit experience.
– Airline Transport Pilots Licenses or Flight Engineer License or
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License or related aviation industry
license
– 5 years Flight Safety Foundation Basic Aviation Risk Standard (BARS)
program
– Quality Assurance experience in the aviation industry, including
experience relevant to SGS Compliance Aviation activities.
– Fluency in English

Preferred:

– French language proficiency

Licenses/ Certifications

– Flight Safety Foundation Basic Aviation Risk Standard (BARS) program
certified.
– Specialist aviation qualifications or equivalent experience.
– HUET traini g certificate, preferred.
– Advisors participating in the BARS auditing program must meet all
the requirements set out in the BARS procedures manual.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

– Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast paced,
highly professional environment.
– Works well under pressure.
– Extended hours and shift work may be required from time to time.
– Ensure full compliance with the companys Health & Safety, Code of
Integrity, and Professional Conduct Policies.
– Required integrity, tact, character, and high professional
standards.

Travel

– Travel to other SGS locations or client locations may be required
frequently.

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 (34% – 66%)

Move or traverse Frequent (34% – 66%)

Use hands Frequent (34% – 66%)

Reach with hands and arms Occasional (5% – 33%)

Climb or balance Occasional (5% – 33%)

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl Seldom (1% – 4%)

Talk/hear