Our client is looking to recruit an Aviation Technical Executive to join their gorwing team. the chosen candidate will:
Quality Assurance & Audit Oversight
- Coordinate, facilitate, and support all internal, external, customer (airline), and civil aviation regulatory audits.
- Perform periodic verification of aviation quality records to ensure absolute completeness, accuracy, traceability, and compliance with governing standard procedures.
- Monitor, record, and actively follow up on quality audit findings, non-conformities, and observations, driving timely and effective closure through robust Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
- Track aviation quality performance indicators (KPIs) and compile management reports to drive operational risk mitigation and continuous quality improvement.
Operational Monitoring & Procedure Refinement
- Conduct routine operational checks to verify the efficiency, adequacy, and safe execution of day-to-day into-plane fueling activities.
- Assist in drafting, updating, and continually refining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and operational manuals to reflect changing industry standards and best practices.
- Ensure into-plane equipment and vehicle maintenance schedules are strictly observed, executed on time, and accurately documented in accordance with manufacturer and aviation specifications.
Training & Competency Compliance
- Ensure strict adherence to aviation training and competency standards by conducting systematic reviews of personnel qualifications, training logs, and mandatory recertification schedules.
- Identify recertification deadlines early, working alongside departmental leadership to schedule necessary refresher training and operational sign-offs.
Incident Management & Continuous Improvement
- Review incident, near-miss, and discrepancy reports; recommend pragmatic corrective measures and assign prioritization based on safety, security, and statutory criteria.
- Follow up on maintenance and operational requests to ensure all remediated works are completed to standard prior to operational re-deployment.
- Prepare periodic statistical reports, executive summaries, and completion logs for senior management review.
Stakeholder Liaison & Regulatory Governance
- Act alongside the Aviation Manager as a trusted liaison between the organization, airport authorities, airline quality inspectors, fuel suppliers, and regulatory bodies on all quality-related matters.
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of and enforce full compliance with all relevant local and international aviation legislation, Joint Inspection Group (JIG) guidelines, IATA standards, and environmental health and safety laws.
- Execute any additional quality- or compliance-related duties as directed by senior management.
Requirements
- Must be able to take decisions on the spot.
- Must be able to carry out their duties under pressure and able to work in a demanding environment.
- Good communication and decision making skills.
- Good line management skills will be considered an asset
Education and experience
- Have an MQF Level 3 or higher in any science subject.
- Fluent in reading and writing in English and Maltese.
- Awareness of Occupational Health & Safety and Security will be considered an asset.
- Must hold 2 years experience, preferably in the aviation industry.
- In possession of a valid Maltese driving license.
