Aeroates Ltd is recruiting on behalf of its client for an experienced aviation professional to fill the position of Deputy Head of Safety & Compliance.
The role will support the Head of Safety & Compliance in ensuring continued regulatory compliance within an EASA-regulated and IOSA environment. The ideal candidate should be capable of immediate operational deployment and able to integrate into the role with minimal onboarding.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Support the Head of Safety & Compliance in maintaining the Compliance Monitoring Programme in accordance with EU Regulation 965/2012 (Air OPS), EU Regulation 1321/2014 (Part-CAMO / Part-145) and IOSA Standards.
- Plan, coordinate and conduct internal and external compliance audits across operational departments.
- Develop and maintain audit plans and audit checklists.
- Monitor and ensure timely closure of audit findings and corrective actions.
- Oversee compliance of contracted and subcontracted organisations.
- Liaise with the Competent Authority during regulatory surveillance activities.
- Monitor regulatory changes and ensure appropriate internal dissemination.
- Support operational risk oversight and Safety Management System activities.
- Assist in safety data monitoring, occurrence reporting oversight, and trend analysis.
- Maintain compliance and safety documentation and support governance meetings (SRB/MRB).
Qualifications & Experience
- Proven experience in Compliance Monitoring or Safety role within an EASA AOC environment.
- Strong working knowledge of EU Regulation 965/2012 and EU Regulation 1321/2014.
- Working knowledge of Occurrence Reporting requirements.
- Working knowledge of IOSA Standards (Preferred)
- Demonstrated audit experience and management of corrective actions.
- Experience with Flight Operations audits will be considered an asset.
- Experience liaising with aviation authorities.
- Solid understanding of Safety Management Systems and risk assessment principles.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken).
- Proficient in MS Office applications.
- Strong analytical, reporting, and organisational skills.
- High level of integrity and professional judgement.