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Flight Operations Auditor

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Job Responsibilities

The Flight Operations Auditor is responsible for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of the airline's operational safety, compliance, and quality assurance programs within Flight Operations and the Flight Training Program. This role supports the Internal Evaluation Program (IEP) and Safety Management System (SMS) by conducting audits, identifying risks, and ensuring adherence to regulatory and company standards. The position plays a critical role in maintaining operational integrity, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across flight operations.

• Plans, conducts, and documents internal audits of Flight Operations on behalf of the Internal Evaluation Program (IEP).
• Audits the Flight Training Program to include curriculum, AQP flight training devices, training events, records etc.
• Evaluates compliance with:
  • FAA / regulatory requirements (e.g., FAR Part 121)
  • Company policies and procedures
  • International standards (e.g., IOSA where applicable)
  • Assess effectiveness of operational controls and safety risk mitigations
• Identifies operational hazards and areas of risk within Flight Operations
• Evaluates the effectiveness of Safety Risk Management (SRM) controls through safety assurance.
• Analyzes audit results and identifies trends, systemic issues, and improvement opportunities
• Assists in publishing a Quarterly Audit report for Senior Leadership and the Accountable Executive.
• Participates in and presents IEP results in the SMS data analysis group, standards board and company standards board meeting.
• Assists with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA).
• Responds to special audit requests from senior management.
• Ensure follow-up audits or evaluations are completed as required.
• Maintains electronic databases to ensure the effective management of information and data associated with audits. (Intelex).
• Responsible for the Company's Security and Safety Management System (SMS) and associated Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs.
• Performs any other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Airline Transport Pilot.
• At least two years of experience in Part 121 Air Carrier Management.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong understanding of 14 CFR Part 5, Safety Management Systems (SMS).
• Ability to speak/read/write in English.
• If hired, must be able to demonstrate that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in Aviation or Aviation Safety.
• Formal audit training and/or audit-related experience.
• Check Airman experience.
• Flight training experience.
• Formal training in risk management.

Additional Information

Supervisory Responsibility: This is not a supervisory position.

Delegation: In absence, responsibilities delegated to Internal Evaluation Program Manager.

Authorities: None.

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, facsimile machines and filing cabinets.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is largely a sedentary role; however, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb up and down stairs; lift weight up to 25 lbs; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

AAP/EEO Statement: PSA Airlines is an equal opportunity employer; qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Security Clearance: All employees are required to pass the fingerprint-based criminal history records check (CHRC) per 49CFR1542.209 as well as a pre-employment drug screen.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.