A well-established client of ours is seeking to recruit a Deputy Head of Safety & Compliance to support the Head of Safety & Compliance in maintaining full regulatory compliance within an EASA-regulated and IOSA environment. The selected candidate must be capable of immediate operational deployment with minimal onboarding.

Assist the Head of Safety & Compliance in managing and maintaining the Compliance Monitoring Programme in line with EU Regulation 965/2012 (Air OPS), EU Regulation 1321/2014 (Part-CAMO / Part-145), and relevant IOSA standards.
Organise, schedule, and perform internal and external compliance audits across operational areas of the company.
Prepare and update audit schedules, documentation, and audit checklists.
Track audit observations and ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed within required timeframes.
Supervise compliance activities of third-party service providers and subcontracted organisations.
Coordinate with the Competent Authority during inspections and regulatory oversight activities.
Review regulatory updates and ensure relevant changes are communicated internally.
Contribute to safety oversight by supporting the Safety Management System and operational risk monitoring.
Assist with safety performance monitoring, occurrence reporting management, and analysis of safety trends.
Maintain safety and compliance records and support internal governance forums such as SRB and MRB meetings.

Requirements

Fluent in English (written and spoken).
Proficient in MS Office applications.
Strong analytical, reporting, and organisational skills.
High level of integrity and professional judgement.

Education and 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)
Experience with Flight Operations audits will be considered an asset.
Experience liaising with aviation authorities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours
Health Insurance

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Deputy Head of Safety & Compliance (Aviation)

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