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What’s the Role
The Senior Aviation Adviser is responsible for providing independent second‑line aviation safety assurance across Shell’s global operations. The role conducts high‑quality operational and technical assessments of air transport operators. Supply Chain or Logistics Management teams to oversee aviation activities, producing formal assurance reports in line with Shell Aircraft Assurance processes.
The role provides expert operational and technical aviation advice to Shell and Non-Shell Operated Ventures (NOV) to support the safe, efficient and compliant use of aircraft and aviation services. It leads joint or concurrent assessments to ensure alignment across regions and stakeholders, driving consistent and safe aviation operations globally.
The Senior Aviation Adviser supports regional Business Unit aviation management by ensuring assessment findings and safety‑critical recommendations are effectively tracked, closed out and escalated where required. The role also contributes to regional second‑line assurance planning, oversees assurance reporting and learning, supports accident and incident investigations and represents Shell in relevant external aviation and industry forums.
In addition, this role acts as Focal Point or Subject Matter Expert in designated areas. Reports Business Unit aviation risk and drives continuous improvement initiatives to support the internal management of Shell Aircraft as required.
What You’ll Be Doing
To support and implement the active management of air transport risk and the creation of value through application of aviation industry best practices and technology for benefit of Shell
Provide operational and technical aviation advice and 2nd Line assurance to Shell and Non-Shell operated Business Units, plan and coordinate aviation safety assessments; participate in air safety investigations as required
Develop, implement and support the Air Transport assurance strategy across their region as specifically tasked by the Manager Air Transport Assurance (M-AA)
Manage small team of specialist Aviation Safety Advisers
Active member of the Air Transport Assurance (AA) Leadership team responsible for shaping policy and driving continuous improvement
This position is Senior Management role within Shell representing Shell Aircraft within assigned region
What You Bring
Applicant should be professional aviation expert.
Has held or have current aircraft maintenance engineers license (EASA Part-66 Cat-B1/B2/C) or equivalent; or are/have been professional engineer with an aeronautical background
Have experience in all aspects of aircraft operation and support, as well as an understanding of the commercial and legislative aspects of aviation
With relevant extensive experience in the aviation industry and have held management positions within an aircraft operating company or equivalent military organization
Knowledge of aviation quality and safety management systems is required
Proven ability to critically assess aviation systems, operational workflows and management structures to identify inefficiencies, gaps and compliance risks
Has capacity to grow and further develop skills/technical knowledge in aviation systems /management of aviation risk. Part of global team can deliver set goals through collaboration
Skilled orator in articulating complex safety risks and compliance issues to non-technical stakeholders, including senior leaders in a way that is both accessible and compelling
Has proven ability to speak or present publicly, such as during seminars/industry conferences
Has expertise in technical writing of reports related to aviation systems knowledgeable in the use of MS Office 365 tools and similar common software tools
What we offer
You bring your skills and experience to Shell; you’ll work with talented and committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment - where we value honesty, integrity and respect for one another.
You’ll be able to balance your priorities in a value-led culture and progress as respected leader; as we work on the energy transition together
Continuously grow the transferable skills and advance your career - work at the forefront of technology, trends/practices. Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise
Achieve the right balance in value-led culture, which encourages the best version of yourself
Perform at your best with competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase. Our remuneration and benefits packages are considered among the best in the world
With flexible working hours and possibility of remote/mobile working and taking advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents
Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation and life experiences to apply
Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams, whilst have direct Gain access to wide range of training and development programmes
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As part of your application, please submit a motivation letter along with your resume. The motivation letter should outline your reasons for applying to this position and how your skills and experiences align with the job requirements. This will help us better understand your interest in the role and your suitability for the position.
We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal to become one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we're working towards that goal.
Company Description
An innovative place to work
There has never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Join us and you'll add your talent and imagination to a company with the ambition to shape the future – whether it's investing in oil, gas and renewable energy to meet demand or exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world use energy more efficiently - everyone at Shell is doing their bit.
An inclusive place to work
To drive progress, we need to attract and develop the best minds and ensure that every voice is heard. Here are few of the ways, we foster an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, expand your skills and reach your potential.
We create a space, where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply and we'll take it from there
We are closing the gender gap – whether by taking action on equal pay or by empowering more women into senior roles in engineering and technology
We strive to be a pioneer in an inclusive and diverse workplace and promote equality for employees, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity
We see ourselves as flexible employer and want to support you in finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application
A rewarding place to work
Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and working at Shell becomes an inspired career choice. We are big advocates of career development. We encourage you to try new roles and experience new environments. By pushing people to reach their potential, we often help them find skills they didn't know they had or make career moves they never thought possible.
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