Flight Operations Auditor

Date: ‎30-Jun-‎2022
Company: Air Arabia PJSC (G9)
Location: Sharjah, AE
Country: AE

Job Purpose

To execute, internal and external audits, audit reviews, accident and incident
investigations, and surveillance as directed by the "Manager - Quality
Assurance". Follows up on corrective measures in line with Air Arabia quality
standards and GCAA/CAA and regulatory bodies' requirements to ensure
compliance with the same across all functions and areas of operation.

Key Result Responsibilities

• Maintains the QAS adopted for internal procedures, processes and products audits, surveillance and spot checks for Flight Operations in accordance with Civil Aviation standards and requirements.


• Assists in formulating, enhancing and monitoring the adherence to QA policies, procedures, processes, and manuals


• Partners with Stakeholders and "Manager QA" to gather necessary historical data, documentation, and feedback to ensure that all established operations and procedures adopted in the assigned department are satisfactory.


• Ensures Safety regulations are enforced and followed.


• Develops, implements and maintains audit schedules, audit standards, and reporting processes in consistence with the quality policy ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory and company requirements.


• Contributes to the preparation and executing of internal annual audit plan; this includes regular audit checks, new checks, as well as urgent audit reviews; carries out assigned audit plan in accordance with approved checklists.


• Cooperates with the Flight Operations head/managers to communicate and execute the audit schedules timely; maintains effective and on-going communication on updates to ensure successful results.


• Identifies root causes and assists in formulating and monitoring the adherence to comprehensive corrective actions for regulatory audits;


• Follows-up on findings or CAPAs in Q-Pulse and with respective departments and parties to ensure closure of findings.

Candidate Profile

• Preference will be given to candaite with experience as cockpit.


• A long term interest in the role will be appreciated.


• A balanced personality with focus, analytical thinking, efficiency and commitment to successful results.


• Proven skills in analysing data, identifying irregularities and recommending corrective measures.


• Cost-oriented, possesses effective problem solving and negotiation skills.


• High accuracy and attention to details.


• Effective team player capable of supporting teams of different functions.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Internet and Web Search, Q-Plus is preferred.


• Excellent command over written and verbal communication skills: reporting, presentations, etc.


• Good English Language.

Qualifications (Academic, training, languages)

• Bachelor degree in Aircraft Engineering or a Pilot's License or equivalent; alternately a diploma or certificate in a related field combined with needed experience and exposure required to fulfil the position requirements.


• Certificates in Auditing/Quality Assurance/or Compliance such as IOSA or ISO-Lead Assessor are desirable.


• Project Management certificate or alternately the proven corresponding working experience is nice to have.


• Professional membership of associations related to the Aviation/Airlines industry or is an advantage.

Work Experience

• ‎3-‎5 years of related working experience in the aviation/airlines industry in the Flight Operations department in Quality Assurance/Audit or related position.


• Exposure to the Civil Aviation Authorities and regulatory bodies' legal requirements, preferably GCAA and/or CAR/JAR-Ops, EASA/FAA.


• Familiar with regulations pertaining to Licensing, procedures, and manuals.


• Knowledgeable in ICAO Annexes and ISARPS, and relative exposure to Safety/Internal & External Audit practices.


• Ability to understand airline and Flight Operations standard regulations.


• Possesses knowledge in documentation control systems.


• Familiar with procedures and manuals, regulations and quality standards.