Our client, a well-known commercial airline company, is seeking to recruit an experienced aviation professional for the position of Deputy Head of Safety & Compliance.

The role supports 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.

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).

Requirements

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.

Benefits

Flexible working hours.
Health insurance coverage

Please note that, as part of the recruitment process, a candidate profile will be created for you on the AIMS Malta platform (https://www.aims-malta.com/). By applying for this position, you consent to your information being stored and processed on this platform for the purpose of evaluating your application.

Job Ref: 1043

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Deputy Head of Safety & Compliance

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