Deputy Compliance Manager

DEA Specialised Airborne Operations

Gamston

11 months ago

Applications closed

Who We Are

DEA Aviation is a world leading technology-led provider of specialised aerial data acquisition services. Using state-of-the-art airborne sensing and digital processing technology installed on our wide range of aerial platforms, we provide the very best service to our customers across the globe ensuring a safe and effective product is delivered on time, all the time.

What We Need

As part of our continued growth, we've created the brand new role ofDeputy Compliance Monitoring Manageron a permanent, full-time basis to be based at our locations at Gamston Airport and our new office in Lincoln. This is a critical role within the Management Systems department that will be responsible for ensuring Compliance with UK and EASA Part 145 & UK Part CAMO regulations.

What You'll Be Doing

Ensure the internal audit schedule is agreed, managed and maintained in order to demonstrate compliance with the applicable regulatory requirements
Act as a focal point for Compliance related matters
Facilitate and communicate with both internal (Nominated Persons) and external (UKCAA & EASA) stakeholders
Draft reports on Compliance Monitoring performance, from an airworthiness perspective
Arrange compliance meetings and document inputs/outputs
Independently research regulatory changes highlighting them to Nominated Persons
Manage departmental documents/spreadsheets
Manage, control and amend company procedures to ensure compliance with the appropriate regulations
Capture and implement lessons learned to ensure continuous improvement
Deputise for the Compliance Monitoring & Safety Manager (Airworthiness)

What You'll Need

Previous auditing experience
Experience working in a Management Systems/Quality department
5 years of relevant work experience, with some being within the aeronautical industry
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience in Compliance Monitoring & Part 145/Part CAMO regulations
Be an excellent communicator, demonstrating attention to detail and the ability able to adapt and be flexible within a fast paced environment

What We Can Offer

As this is a brand new role, we welcome applications from candidates with different levels of experience and salary requirements and we are able to be flexible in terms of our salary offering. This will be discussed with you early in the recruitment process to ensure alignment.

This will be predominantly an on-site role with 1 day week working from home. We also offer 28 days of annual leave, plus additional benefits including private medical, PerkBox and other salary sacrifice offerings such as Cycle to Work and EV Purchase Scheme.

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company Pension
Cycle to Work scheme
Free, On-Site parking
Private Medical Insurance
Perkbox

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