Safety & Compliance Roles

Job description

Safety & Compliance Team

Aviation Maintenance & Operations

Company: Willis Aviation Services Limited

Location: Teesside International Airport Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About the Team

Willis Aviation Services Limited is expanding its, Risk & Compliance, Safety & Compliance function to support its growing Part-145 Approved Maintenance Organisation and wider aviation operations, including aircraft maintenance, storage, disassembly, recycling, fixed base operations and ground handling.

This team plays a critical role in ensuring regulatory compliance, operational safety, risk management, and continuous improvement, while promoting a strong culture across the organisation.

We are seeking experienced aviation professionals to join a multi-level Safety & Compliance Team, including management and surveyor/auditor capability.

Team Structure (Indicative)

· Safety & Compliance Manager (Nominated Person / Form 4 Holder)

· Deputy Safety & Compliance Manager

· Safety & Compliance Surveyor(s) / Auditor(s)

(Applications are welcomed across this structure depending on experience.)

Key Responsibilities (Role-Dependent)

Governance & Compliance

· Manage and maintain the Compliance Monitoring System in accordance with UK CAA & EASA Part-145 requirements

· Establish, implement and continually improve an independent audit programme

· Identify, document and manage non-compliance, ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions

· Monitor amendments to organisational procedures, MOE and standard practices, ensuring regulatory alignment

· Liaise with Competent Authorities and support submissions, approvals and ongoing oversight

· Assess approved suppliers, subcontractors and contracted maintenance organisations

Safety & Risk Management

· Support and manage the Safety Management System (SMS)

· Facilitate hazard identification, risk assessment and mitigation

· Manage occurrence reporting, investigations and follow-up actions

· Provide safety performance reporting and analytics to senior management

Assurance, Training & Capability

· Conduct internal and external audits across maintenance, disassembly and ground handling activities

· Support issue, renewal and control of certifying staff and support staff authorisations

· Develop and maintain safety and compliance training programmes

· Ensure competency assessment, continuation training and accurate record keeping

· Feed audit findings and safety data into continuous improvement initiatives

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

· Deputise for nominated post holders where appropriate

· Engage effectively with engineers, managers, regulators and external partners

· Support the development of an Integrated Management System (IMS) across WASL operations

Essential Requirements

· Appropriate professional background, including one or more of the following:

o Valid or previously held UK CAA Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence (AML)

o Aeronautical Engineering Degree

o Substantial experience in aircraft maintenance or continuing airworthiness

· Minimum 5 years’ experience in an aviation maintenance or CAMO environment (management roles may require more)

· Strong working knowledge of UK CAA & EASA Part-145 regulations

· Experience with MOE development, amendment and compliance

· Auditing skills and experience (formal training desirable/essential depending on role)

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving capability

· Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively to a team

Desirable (Role Dependent)

· Eligibility or prior acceptance as a Nominated Person / Form 4 Holder

· Human Factors (HF) training

· Fuel Tank Safety (FTS / CDCCL) training

· Electrical Wiring Interconnect System (EWIS) training

· Safety investigation and root cause analysis experience

· Leadership or people-management experience

What We Offer

· Competitive salary (role dependent)

· Pension scheme

· Bonus and health benefit schemes

· Professional development and regulatory training opportunities

· Staff discounts on company products and services

· The opportunity to help shape and grow a world-class aviation GRC function

Equal Opportunities

Willis Aviation Services Limited is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Darlington

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English