• Lead a team of auditors and be responsible for ensuring that audits are conducted efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with established standards and regulatory requirements

Auditing

• Review the audit plan, scope, and objectives with the audit team to ensure a clear understanding of the audit requirements.
• Keep the Head - QMS Auditing informed of any significant findings or emerging trends during the audit.
• Lead and guide a team of auditors in conducting audits across stations, airports, offices, corporate functions, and safety protocols, as per the defined audit schedule.
• Coordinate with relevant departments and stakeholders to inform them about the upcoming audit, explain the audit process, and address any questions or concerns.
• Conduct a thorough review of relevant documents, records, and procedures related to the audit scope to familiarize yourself and the audit team with the processes under assessment.
• Identify gaps or inconsistencies in documentation that may require further investigation during the audit.
• Lead teams to collect data and evidence to support audit findings, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
• Lead teams to analyze collected data and evidence to assess compliance with established standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of implemented controls and identify any deviations or non-conformities.
• Ensure strict confidentiality of audit information, especially sensitive or proprietary data, and comply with data protection and confidentiality policies.
• Manage audit timelines effectively to ensure the audit is completed within the designated timeframe.
• Remain objective and impartial throughout the audit process, maintaining professionalism and independence in your assessments.
• Base audit conclusions and recommendations on factual evidence and findings
• Highlight areas where preventive measures or additional controls may be required.
• Maintain open and transparent communication with auditees during the audit, explaining the purpose of the audit and addressing any concerns or questions.
• Ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented to address non-conformities and improve overall quality performance.

Team Management

• Lead the team and provide direction on execution / implementation of tasks by prioritizing functional and organizational goals accordingly.
• Build a strong and motivated team, ensure the right people are in place to foster positive team spirit and facilitate teamwork across the Safety function.
• Assess the performance of all direct reports, encouraging effective collaboration and hold them accountable to various KPIs/SLAs.

Any other additional responsibility could be assigned to the role holder from time to time as a standalone project or regular work. The same would be suitably represented in the Primary responsibilities and agreed between the incumbent, reporting officer and HR.

Teamwork

Good Communication Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal Skills

Audit Compliance

Audit Turnaround

Number of Process Improvements

Adherence to Audit Schedules

Internal Interfaces

Cross Functional Teams

• Collaborate closely with various cross functional teams for Audit and Quality Assurance requirements

External Interfaces

Regulatory Authorities & External Vendors

• Engage with aviation regulatory bodies to understand and comply with regulatory requirements, including audit obligations.

Minimum Education requirements

• Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification in aviation domain.

Experience

Minimum

Desired

• 10+ years of experience as an Auditor
• Worked Aviation Auditor/ Operations/Engineering/ Ground handling/Cabin/Flight Dispatch/OCC/Cargo/Security/DG/Training/Flight Safety/SMS/Risk & compliance etc.
• Must have worked as Auditor in Aviation.

• Extensive Aviation Expertise