Lead Airworthiness Auditor, Air Arabia

Lead Airworthiness Auditor, Air Arabia

Job Purpose

Nominated by Air Arabia, the Lead Airworthiness Auditor shall monitor and verify all activities in the areas of Airworthiness, Maintenance, Ground Operations, Safety, Quality, and Security. The role ensures these activities are carried out under the supervision of the relevant "Nominated Post Holder" in compliance with Air Arabia Group policies, third-party Regulatory Bodies’ requirements, and adopted standards such as IOSA.

Key Result Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Operational Audit to ensure compliance with all applicable Airworthiness, Maintenance, Ground Operations, Quality, Safety, and Security regulatory requirements across Air Arabia Group.
• Partner with stakeholders to facilitate and support the deployment of QSS-related policies across hubs, including systems, investigation processes, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness. Identify deviations and create action plans for harmonization.
• Develop and implement an annual audit plan for all company hubs.
• Assess all hubs for conformance against IOSA ISARPS.
• Stay updated with local and international legislation, regulations, guidelines, and practices related to the aviation industry.
• Advise on projects, operational procedure changes, and new initiatives as assigned by the line manager.
• Conduct assessments for the SMS to identify hazards and risks, evaluate overall status, and set preventive and corrective measures. Ensure timely actions.
• Follow up on the closure of related findings with adequate CAPA.
• Ensure safety manuals, risk registers, and documentation are reviewed and updated regularly and in line with departmental procedures.
• Ensure operations, policies, procedures, and internal rules comply with conditions and restrictions of the AOC & OPS SPECS, maintenance approvals, applicable regulatory requirements, and standards set by Air Arabia Group (IOSA).
• Monitor the annual audit and inspection plan, identify non-conformities, and propose corrective actions. Ensure timely and effective implementation.
• Advise the Head of Operational Audit on quality, security, and safety matters, supporting with assessments and participating in management review boards.
• Participate in developing and implementing group policies and procedures.
• Monitor and address safety and security concerns, ensuring investigations and resolutions are in compliance with Air Arabia’s programs.
• Conduct periodic health checks of management systems across hubs.
• Share lessons learned in Safety, Quality, and Security with all hubs.
• Monitor SPI and SPT metrics for each department in each hub.
• Review aviation service agreements and interface procedures.
• Monitor SAFA ratios at each hub and recommend improvements where necessary.

Qualifications (Academic, training, languages)

Work Experience

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