Aviation Quality & Compliance Lead

UN Atlas; Roma; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The World Food Programme (WFP) Aviation Quality Assurance Officer, based in Rome, Italy, supports quality assurance, compliance monitoring, and environmental sustainability across WFP’s aviation operations worldwide.

Reporting to the Head of Aviation Quality Assurance, you will analyze performance data, promote regulatory compliance, and provide technical guidance to offices and teams to uphold high safety and governance standards.

Qualifications

• An advanced university degree in aviation-related field or equivalent combination.
• At least five years of progressive professional experience in aviation operations, safety, quality assurance, compliance monitoring, or related functions.
• Strong knowledge of aviation standards, regulatory requirements, and environmental management.
• Proficient in data analysis and applying sustainability principles to aviation processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of quality assurance and compliance monitoring across global aviation operations.
• Monitor compliance, analyze performance data to identify trends and risks.
• Promote consistency in aviation governance and environmental sustainability initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and support to offices and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain environmental management tools and performance indicators.

Skills

Aviation Quality Assurance

Compliance Monitoring

Environmental Management

Regulatory Compliance

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Policy Development

Risk Management

Audit and Inspection

Training and Capacity Building

Education

Advanced degree in Aviation Management / Aeronautical Engineering / Aviation Safety / Air Transport Management / Logistics

First university degree + relevant professional experience + aviation qualifications

Job description

The World Food Programme (WFP) Aviation Quality Assurance Officer, based in Rome, Italy, supports quality assurance, compliance monitoring, and environmental sustainability across WFP’s aviation operations worldwide.

Reporting to the Head of Aviation Quality Assurance, you will analyze performance data, promote regulatory compliance, and provide technical guidance to offices and teams to uphold high safety and governance standards.