About the role
- Lead the development and execution of global fuel quality assurance programs
- Advise internal teams and senior leaders on fuel standards and compliance
- Act as technical authority and support leadership during absences
- Oversee audits and inspections of third-party and self-supply operations
- Investigate fuel quality incidents and customer complaints
- Collaborate with global supply teams to assess new fuel sources
- Develop and maintain technical standards, procedures, and handbooks
- Represent WFS in industry bodies like ASTM, CRC, and UK MOD Aviation Fuel Committee
- Travel globally and engage with cross-cultural teams to ensure product integrity from refinery to wingtip
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- 10–15 years in aviation fuel storage, distribution, and quality assurance
- Deep knowledge of aviation fuel specifications, including Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF)
- Understanding of fuel logistics and transportation methods
- Familiarity with JIG standards (certification preferred)
- Experience leading audits and inspections of third-party and self-supply operations
- Experience investigating fuel quality incidents and customer complaints
- Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills
- Proven ability to drive results, influence change, and collaborate across cultures
- Strategic mindset with a passion for safety, innovation, and operational excellence
- Willingness to travel globally, frequent
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
aviation fuel storageaviation fuel distributionquality assurancefuel logisticsSustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF)auditsinspectionsincident investigationtechnical standards developmentprocedures development
Soft skills
project managementanalytical skillscommunication skillsinfluence changecollaborationstrategic mindsetpassion for safetyinnovationoperational excellencecross-cultural engagement
Certifications
JIG standards certification