Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) is the pioneer and leader of the petroleum industry in Nigeria. We invest heavily in our employees, which is reflected in our industry-leading development programme and our commitment to see our employees’ ideas travel and come to fruition.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Aviation Operations Supervisor
Location: Lagos
About the job
- Bring your aviation expertise and help us deliver safe, efficient, and innovative air transport operations.
- This is your opportunity to join a high‑performing team and shape Shell’s commitment to operational excellence.
The Role
- As an Aviation Operations Supervisor, you will provide Air Transport Technical Authority support, that is, providing expert guidance, oversight, and assurance for all air transport activities.
- You will partner with business leaders, manage contracted aviation services, drive world‑class safety standards, and ensure air operations are conducted at a risk level that is as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP).
- You will also play a key role in emergency response capability, aviation risk management, and the continuous improvement of Shell’s air transport operations nationwide.
Responsibilities
Technical Authority & Assurance:
- Provide expert aviation guidance to Shell business units and contracted air operators.
- Ensure compliance with Shell and industry aviation standards.
- Lead safety case delivery, bowtie management, and local aviation safety planning.
- Drive implementation of global best practices to improve efficiency and safety.
Contract & Performance Management:
- Serve as Contract Holder for aviation contracts, ensuring full compliance and high performance.
- Oversee operator audits, assessments, KPIs, and performance scorecards.
HSSE & Emergency Response:
- Support and strengthen Shell’s aviation Safety Management Systems.
- Lead aviation response during emergencies, including SAR/MEDEVAC coordination.
- Conduct facility audits (airfields, heliports, helidecks) in line with Shell standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred, plus valid ATPL (preferred), CPL, or A&P license; military equivalents welcome.
- Extensive aviation experience, ideally in the oil & gas sector or military aviation.
- Strong leadership background and ability to work with diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience in aviation maintenance, logistics/supply chain, safety management, and project management.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to engage senior stakeholders.
- Physically able to work offshore (HUET required).
- Desirable: offshore helicopter operations experience, accident investigation or aviation safety certifications, maintenance QA training, or AS9100:2016 Lead Auditor credentials.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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