Aviation Advisor; Helicopter

Job Overview

Repsol is hiring an Aviation Advisor who holds a current Helicopter license to support global Exploration & Production (E&P) operations, based in Houston, TX.

Business Unit: ESG / E&P

Location:

Houston, TX

Schedule:

Office-based (hybrid) with significant travel
Travel:
Up to 50% global travel

Reports To:

ESG / HSE Leadership

The Aviation Advisor plays a critical role in supporting Repsol’s global E&P operations by managing aviation-related risks associated with contractor‑operated aircraft and aviation services. As aviation is classified as a Major Accident Hazard, this role ensures that aviation activities across business units, assets, and projects are conducted safely, in compliance with company standards, and aligned with regulatory and industry requirements. The advisor provides subject‑matter expertise in aviation risk management, contractor oversight, safety assurance, and aviation safety technical support for logistics and procurement activities.

The role partners closely with global business units, HSE teams, and contractors to strengthen aviation safety performance, standardization, and continuous improvement across diverse operating environments. Success means reducing aviation risk exposure, strengthening contractor oversight, and enabling safe and efficient aviation operations across Repsol’s global portfolio. Candidates fluent in Spanish are strongly preferred due to the global nature of the role.

• Aviation risk management and contractor oversight
• Global safety assurance, audits, and incident investigation
• Technical advisory support on aviation safety to logistics and procurement teams
• Cross‑business unit standardization and best practice sharing
• Strategic improvement of aviation safety performance
• Global collaboration across diverse environments

• Classifies aviation contracts according to risk.
• Defines technical and HSE requirements for new contracts.
• Reviews scope of work for aviation service contracts, participates in technical evaluations, and reviews contractual clauses with regulatory context.
• Monitors Repsol’s aviation contractors’ safety performance using KPIs.

• Evaluates external aviation consulting services for audits, gap analyses, and technical evaluations.
• Acts as contract holder for aviation auditing service companies and international aviation safety database services.
• Performs aviation safety audits of operators and ground infrastructure such as helipads and air strips.

• Performs risk assessments of commercial airlines and maintains the list of unrestricted airlines following Repsol’s procedures.
• Maintains aviation risk assessment methodology, incorporating IOGP guidance and industry data.
• Assesses and/or validates risks of aviation services that do not comply with Repsol’s requirements, communicating findings to management.
• Participates in all management‑of‑change processes related to aviation as a subject‑matter expert.

• Provides global technical support for incident investigation, risk evaluation, corrective action closure, and training.
• Evaluates the potentiality of aviation incidents.
• Participates in all aviation incident investigations as a subject‑matter expert.
• Identifies and shares lessons learned, best practices, and synergies between business units.

• Provides advisory support for the development of local procedures and technical instructions.
• Conducts assurance activities to assess compliance with Repsol’s aviation risk management procedure.
• Advocates Repsol’s perspective in IOGP aviation safety actions and increases cooperation in global aviation risk management.
• Keeps up to date with international standards and participates in relevant forums.
• Proposes short‑ and long‑term strategies for improving aviation safety with limited contractor options.

• Full U.S. work authorization without restrictions or sponsorship.
• University degree in aviation, engineering, or related field.
• Helicopter pilot license required.
• Spanish language fluency is a strong asset.
• Training in aviation accident…