Safety Auditor

About the role

We can't wait to share our passion for aviation with you! Join a team that works hard, cares for each other and offers plenty of opportunities to grow.

At Piedmont Airlines, our strength is the way we deliver industry-leading service to our customers and airline partners. To continue our standard of excellence, Piedmont is seeking a motivated, reliable professional to join our team as a Safety Auditor in our Safety Department. The primary responsibility of the position is to conduct regularly scheduled and unscheduled internal evaluation safety and security audits.

The auditor tracks internal evaluation audits, inspections, observations, reports, and responses. This role also maintains internal evaluation files and assists with department statistical presentations and required management reports. The successful candidate will possess strong operational or safety educational experience and professional qualifications in aviation.

This position will report to the Senior Manager, Regulatory Compliance.

Essential Duties

• Conduct scheduled and unscheduled safety and security evaluations, audits, inspections, and observations
• Utilize various Data Collection Tools (DCT) and internal evaluation checklists
• Evaluate compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulations and federal and state environmental regulations and programs
• Conduct hazard risk assessments and root cause analysis while actively supporting the company's Safety Management System (SMS)
• Conduct International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audits (IOSA) to ensure company maintains conformity with the IOSA standards and recommended practices (IASRPS)
• Assist in the support of the American Airlines and Piedmont Airlines Emergency Response Programs
• Assist with data trend analysis and reporting
• Participate in prioritization of planned evaluations and audits using risk assessment techniques
• Understand and promote the corporate safety culture, policies, and goals; take measures to implement these ideas throughout the company

Job Qualifications and Competencies

• Possess strong operational or safety educational experience and professional qualifications in aviation
• Ability to work independently, set and meet multiple deadlines
• Ability to work well with all levels of management and support staff
• Knowledge of airline flight, maintenance, and ramp operations as well as company policies regarding safety and security
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to process and analyze data to present reports in a logical manner
• Knowledge of Safety Management System (SMS)
• Flexible work schedule and travel required
• Knowledge of IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA)
• General knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), OSHA/Environmental Regulations, and procedures applicable to airline safety

Preferred Qualifications

• Hold a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Pilot Certificate, Mechanic Certificate, Dispatch Certificate, other similar aviation credentials, or a relevant undergraduate/graduate degree
• Three (3) years of civilian or military aviation experience in flight, technical operations, maintenance, ramp operations, or a combination of all
• Previous airline auditing or safety/security investigation experience
• Academic safety education or training
• Training in SMS (14 CFR Part 5)

Work Environment

• Standard office environment, use of telephones, computers, and other office equipment
• Airport ramp environment (subject to varied weather conditions and elevated noise levels)
• Extensive travel is required

Additional information

The above statements provide a brief description of the general nature of work performed and are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. Duties and expectations are subject to change as needed.

Benefit package includes paid training, holiday pay, 401(k), vacation, and family travel on the American Airlines network. Medical and dental available.

Starting Rate

$55,000.00/Annual Salary - 65,000.00/Annual Salary (Based on locale and experience)

I n addition to a competitive salary, we offer bonuses awarded in accordance with company policies and applicable criteria.

Job Application Deadline: November 27, 2026

Please note that job postings expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on the day before the job application deadline. Ensure your application is submitted on time to be considered for the position.