Position: Compliance Manager
Location: Bournemouth
Working Hours: Full-Time, 40 Hours per week
Within our Compliance team in Bournemouth, we are looking to bring on board an experienced Compliance Manager to work in partnership with the existing team to support and ensure the standards of Regulatory Compliance are managed and maintained, primarily in the area of aircraft Base Maintenance (Part 145), Workshops and Training (Part 147) operations.
This is an exciting and varied position within the structure, with a great deal of responsibility but also endless opportunity for impact within our processes. The role will primarily be overseeing the Compliance System, providing support to the Head of Compliance on continuation training needs, assisting in investigations, maintaining company approvals, and acting as a point of contact for staff enquiries, such as license applications and general questions.
The role will also require auditing, as delegated by the Head of Compliance, to ensure compliance with EASA, UK CAA, FAA, MAA, and other regulatory standards held by Gama Aviation (Engineering) Limited, thus maintaining a close liaison with the UK CAA and other Competent Authorities on matters affecting the approvals held.
The successful individual will have a flexible approach, being based onsite at our Bournemouth site on a full-time basis, with requirements for travel to other UK sites such as Farnborough and Scotland, as well as visits to sub-contractors. The role may also include limited travel abroad for the purpose of auditing our overseas facilities.
Responsibilities:
* In conjunction with the Head of Compliance, maintain and control activities of the organization with regard to regulations and company legislative requirements
* To deputize for the Head of Compliance in their absence
* To ensure that Compliance (Quality) procedures under their jurisdiction are reviewed and maintained by company procedures
* To carry out internal and external audits as required by the Audit Program and make recommendations as necessary to the Head of Compliance
* To assist the Head of Compliance in the control of 3rd Party Sub Contractors for Part 145 and Part 21 activities
* To assist the Head of Compliance in continuation training needs for all engineering staff
* To assist and support in the resolution of incidents and occurrences as part of the Gama Group Safety Management System (SMS)
* When needed, to issue authorizations on behalf of the Head of Compliance to suitably qualified and competent persons, and maintain appropriate records
* To assist the Head of Compliance in promoting good practices across all Gama engineering activities with the adoption of joint procedures and processes
Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:
Essential
* Extensive experience within Compliance/Compliance Assurance, preferably in an aerospace organization engaged in aircraft or component maintenance and repair/modification
* Completed a recognized auditor’s course
* Conversant with current aerospace regulations, including Part 145 and 147
* Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of the applicable regulation to a standard acceptable to the UK CAA and other authorities
* Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to compile written reports to a high standard
* Flexible individual with the ability to adapt to the needs of the organization
Advantageous
* Possess an understanding of other regulatory standards such as Part 21 to which the organization holds approval for
* Previous experience working within an aerospace environment
* Conversant with ISO9001 or a similar Compliance Standard
* Understand ICAO Safety Management principles
* Eligible to hold a UK security clearance
In addition to a Competitive Salary, we will offer you:
* Competitive Group Pension Scheme
* Comprehensive Life Assurance
* Comprehensive Income Protection
* Comprehensive Travel Insurance
* Comprehensive Private Healthcare (after successful passing of probation)
* Free Car Parking
* 2 Paid Volunteering Days each calendar year (subject to line manager approval)
* Investment in Training, Qualifications, and Professional Development
(Subject to insurance underwriting)
Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 20 working days, then your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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