Vacancy: US-based Helicopter Safety Auditors (any US-Bases)

🚀 AEROTHRIVE is announcing new auditor vacancies!📍 Location: Any Bases within the United States  | 💼 Freelance Contract

Join the team of 120+ aviation experts in our fast-growing and thriving company with  friendly colleagues and a modern leadership approach. In order to fulfill our development plan we are looking forward to further strengthening our talent pool by adding US-based helicopter safety auditors.

The Role

You’ll conduct audits of helicopter operators across use cases such as corporate and charter flying, offshore operations, HEMS, utility and infrastructure support. Assignments may include on-site operational audits, SMS assessments, or fleet and maintenance compliance reviews.

What you’ll do:

• Audit compliance with FAA, ICAO, and industry helicopter safety standards, including SMS and operational control systems
• Evaluate helicopter flight operations, crew competence, training programs, and technical airworthiness management
• Conduct on-site or remote audits of helicopter operators across the United States and internationally
• Deliver findings in concise structured audit reports with practical findings and risk-reduction recommendations

What you bring to the table:

• Operational helicopter background (experienced helicopter pilot, maintenance engineer, or comparable technical or operational role)
• Proven training and experience as an aviation safety auditor (e.g., IOSA, SMS, regulatory, or internal audit frameworks)
• Strong understanding of helicopter-specific operational risks, maintenance control, and safety management systems
• English fluency required; additional languages beneficial

Why join AEROTHRIVE as a freelance auditor?
🌐 Global deployment model – projects on all continents
🛠️ Structured audit support – AEROTHRIVE is part of major audit programs and applies modern methodologies
💸 Transparent freelance terms – market rates, clear scopes and reliable on-time payment
🚀 Long-term collaboration – recurring audits, remote and field-based opportunities and the chance to grow into lead roles
🎯 A supportive, no-bullshit culture with smart and kind people

Sounds like you? How to apply:
Let’s talk. Just upload your CV including relevant certificates via our career portal https://aerothrive.com/career/ and include a short line about why one of thigh roles is appealing for you. No need for a cover letter if you don’t feel like it.
We’re keeping things simple and informal.

🤫 Who are we?
AEROTHRIVE GmbH is a global leader in delivering audits, training and consulting in the areas of safety, quality, compliance and operations to aviation clients across all continents. Our team of 120+ senior aviation experts has built an excellent reputation amongst our various global customers, which include leading airlines and aviation companies from many sectors. AEROTHRIVE is the leading accredited audit company under the global SARPcheck aviation safety audit program having audited clients in Africa, America, Asia and Europe.