Compliance Monitoring Auditor, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Compliance Audits & Monitoring

• Plan, conduct, and lead risk-based internal audits across operational and technical domains
• Develop and maintain annual audit programs covering:
  • CAR-ORA training activities
  • FSTD qualification, maintenance, and serviceability
  • CAR-147 training and examination standards
• Perform compliance inspections of facilities, simulators, workshops, and training devices
• Evaluate compliance with:
  • GCAA regulations (CAR-ORA, CAR-FCL, CAR-147, FSTD)
  • Approved manuals (CMSM, MTOE, FSTD, training procedures)
• Conduct process, product, and system audits

FSTD Oversight

• Audit FSTD operations and maintenance programs, including:
  • Qualification and validation processes
  • Preventive and corrective maintenance
  • Configuration control and software updates
  • Defect reporting and resolution
• Verify compliance with GCAA FSTD requirements and OEM standards
• Assess competence of FSTD technicians and instructors
• Ensure integrity of simulator training records and usage logs

CAR-147 Maintenance Training Oversight

• Conduct audits of:
  • Basic and type training programs
  • Examination and assessment systems
  • Practical training and workshop activities
  • Instructor qualifications and approvals
• Verify compliance with CAR-147 requirements and approved MTOE procedures
• Assess:
  • Training effectiveness and outcomes
  • Examination security and integrity
  • Certification processes

Audit Reporting & Follow-Up

• Prepare structured audit reports including:
  • Findings (non-compliance / observations)
  • Root cause analysis
  • Corrective action recommendations
• Monitor implementation and verify effectiveness of corrective actions
• Maintain audit records and compliance databases

Licensing Oversight

• Act as focal point for GCAA licensing matters
• Verify compliance with licensing requirements for:
  • Flight crew
  • Instructors
  • Maintenance personnel

Continuous Improvement & Safety

• Promote Just Culture and proactive safety reporting
• Support enhancement of the Compliance Monitoring System (CMS)
• Identify improvement opportunities aligned with risk-based oversight

Strong knowledge of:

• GCAA CAR-ORA, CAR-FCL, CAR-147
• FSTD regulations and qualification requirements
• Aviation Quality Management Systems

Understanding of:

• Aircraft systems (basic level)
• Training device engineering principles

Familiarity with:

• MTOE, FSTD manuals, and quality procedures
• SMS integration within compliance system