UK AOC Aviation Auditor

Bristow Group; Laurencekirk; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation services provider in Laurencekirk is seeking an Ops Auditor to ensure compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have significant aviation experience, strong auditing skills, and the ability to engage with both flight and ground operations. You will be responsible for conducting audits, managing the Safety Management System, and participating in incident investigations. This is a vital role in promoting safety and compliance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience within the aviation sector.
• Understanding of Safety Management System requirements.
• Knowledge of regulatory environments in flight and ground operations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct flight, ground, and maintenance audits.
• Manage components of the Safety Management System.
• Conduct investigations of incidents and near misses.
• Engage in emergency response activities.

Skills

Auditing experience

Incident investigation training

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Ability to work independently

Willingness to learn

Job description

Overview

Regional role maintaining and continuously improving Bristow Groups level of compliance & safety across the multi discipline areas of aviation in both rotary and unmanned operations.

The Ops Auditor is required to be highly motivated, safety conscious and capable of working effectively within the disciplined regional team. They must have a background in aviation with a broad understanding and experience in conducting audits.

Responsibilities

1. Conducting flight, ground, maintenance, and security audits on behalf of the UK AOCs.
2. Assisting in the management of all components of the Bristow Group Safety Management System, including internal auditing and subcontractor control processes.
3. Aiding the AOCs to meet Ad Hoc tasking requirements to ensure regulatory compliance.
4. Conducting investigation of incidents and near misses, with a focus on preventive and corrective actions.
5. Participating in flight and ground operation MOCs to ensure impact across the organisation is fully identified and meets regulatory requirements.
6. Conducting analysis and trending of safety events reported through ASRs, MSR’s, GSRs, accident reports and shared information from other regions.
7. Engaging in emergency response activities including training exercises.
8. Representing the SMS Lead in Safety Action Groups as required.
9. Providing support to UK AOCs flight ops and ground ops personnel.
10. To coordinate with the Ground Ops Duty Holder(s) on matters of Dangerous Goods.

Technical requirements

• Experience within the aviation sector
• Knowledge/understanding of regulatory environments - Highly desirable
  • flight operations
  • ground operations
  • flight safety
• Understanding of Safety Management System requirements.

Qualifications

• Auditing experience – Highly desirable
• Incident/Accident investigation training and experience – desirable.

Attributes

• A sound communicator
• Analytical
• Reasoned
• Proactive
• Able to work on own or as part of a team
• Willing to learn and develop new processes and practices.

All applicants must be currently eligible to work and live in the UK. All Applicants should submit a CV.

Please note that due to the volume of applications we are unable to respond individually to all applications. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be contacted directly. We would like to thank all applicants for the time and effort taken in applying.

Position close date C.O.B. Monday 20th October 2025

Equal Opportunities: Bristow Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran/ex-military status.

Military-Friendly: As a Military-Friendly employer, we are dedicated to providing meaningful employment opportunities for military veterans. This commitment is embodied by our Managed Military Pathway Programme and our Silver Award under the Armed Forces Covenant, which collectively demonstrate our support for veterans and reservists as they transition to civilian careers.

Disability Confident: We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and take pride in creating and maintaining environments that are inclusive and respectful. As well as offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum advertised requirements, we also invite applicants to advise us of any reasonable adjustments, at any stage of the application or hiring process, by contacting [e-mail]