Aviation Advisor

Chevron Aviation Services is accepting applications for the Aviation Advisor position through July 6th , 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (CST).

Chevron Corporation is one of the world's leading energy companies. Headquartered in Houston, Texas and conducting business in approximately 180 countries, the company is engaged in every aspect of the oil and natural gas industry, including exploration and production; refining, marketing and transportation; chemicals manufacturing and sales; and power generation.

The Aviation Advisor position requires extensive technical and operational background in aviation and related activities. Extremely broad scope of the position involves fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) aircraft in the highly regulated aviation environment domestically and at all international locations where the Company does business. Includes all facets of aviation: operations, maintenance, ground operations, airfields and helidecks, airlines, helicopter-ship operations, emergency evacuations, seismic, pipeline patrol, and any other aviation-related activity in which the Company becomes involved. Also involved are related areas such a fuel quality control and dispensing systems, airfield security, flight dispatching, flight tracking, and search & rescue.

Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Performs audits of aviation contractors and the business unit management of aviation contracts including compliance with the Operational Excellence Management System (OEMS). This includes written reports and follow-up of recommendations.
• Participates in the development and amendment of Company aviation standards. This requires continuous monitoring of regulatory changes and emerging technologies.
• Provides project support for any Company project that may impact aviation. Also includes acting as subject matter expert on such topics as flight standards, technical standards, and airline assessment.
• Participates in or performs accident/incident investigations for aviation events. This includes the full range of related activities from investigation through assuring that lessons learned are incorporated into the procedures or standards across the Company.
• Shares in the maintenance of supporting documentation required to maintain an effective OEMS for the audit organization and to provide useful information to both Company and external aviation entities.
• This position requires extensive travel to both international and domestic locations.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 10 years as a licensed AME
• Ability to convey open and honest expressions of ideas and perspectives in both formal and informal settings.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to interact with all levels of management within Chevron and third-party vendors.
• Familiarity with and understanding of the Chevron Way, Tenets of Operation, OEMS Program including Global Aviation Safety Process (GASP) and Contractor Operational Excellence Management (COEM) Process.
• Clear working knowledge of regulatory and safety requirements for all aviation related activities and environments.
• Experience in auditing and providing constructive feedback.
• Thorough understanding of risk management.
• Experience in Offshore helicopter operations preferred.
• Familiarity and understanding of Quality Assurance (QA), Safety Management Systems (SMS), aviation auditing and Management of Change (MOC).
• In depth knowledge and understanding of the Chevron Aviation Standards, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) annexes and Standard and Recommended Practices (SARPs).
• Superior behaviors that align with the Chevron Way.
• Role model Chevron's values and demonstrate an inclusive, collaborative leadership style to ensure that results are obtained and supported.

Relocation Options:

Relocation may be considered.

International Considerations:

Expatriate assignments will not be considered

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