At a Glance
- Tasks: Investigate compliance issues and ensure safety in aviation maintenance.
- Company: Join Airbus Helicopters UK, a leader in the aerospace industry.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hybrid work model, and potential for contract extension.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on aviation safety and compliance standards.
- Qualifications: Experience in compliance investigations and strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 24.89 - 24.89 £ per hour.
Guidant Global is recruiting on behalf of Airbus Helicopters UK for two Compliance Investigators to join the Compliance team at their Oxford site - home to Britain's civil helicopter hub and the world's largest helicopter manufacturer. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in maintaining regulatory and operational compliance within a Helicopter Maintenance Repair Organisation (MRO).
You'll investigate compliance-related issues, get to the root of what's really going on, and help drive the corrective and preventive actions that keep operations safe, standard-compliant, and continuously improving.
What you'll be doing:
- Compliance investigations & root cause analysis
- Conduct thorough investigations into compliance-related incidents, discrepancies, and safety concerns, including MEDA investigations where required
- Apply Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies - such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and Fault Tree Analysis - to get to the underlying issue
- Identify Human Factors and Human Performance issues
- Spot trends and systemic issues, ensuring corrective actions are sustainable
- Regulatory & quality assurance
- Ensure adherence to UK CAA/EASA Part 145, UK CAA/EASA Part CAMO, UK CAA/EASA Part 21G, MAA MRP145/MIL CAMO, and company-specific MRO standards
- Work closely with Quality Assurance teams to develop and maintain effective audit and inspection processes
- Support regulatory audits and coordinate responses to findings, ensuring non-conformances are resolved promptly
- Process improvement & risk mitigation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve maintenance procedures and operational efficiency
- Recommend and implement risk mitigation strategies based on investigation findings
- Promote best practice in safety, human factors, and compliance monitoring
- Stakeholder engagement & reporting
- Provide detailed investigation reports and recommendations to senior management and regulatory bodies
- Engage with maintenance, engineering, production, and safety teams to build compliance awareness
- Maintain investigation records and track corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
What we're looking for:
Essential:
- Proven experience in compliance investigations within an aviation maintenance organisation or aerospace environment
- Strong expertise in Root Cause Analysis and problem-solving methodologies
- In-depth knowledge of EASA Part 145, UK CAA regulations, and industry safety standards
- Knowledge of Human Factors principles, including Human Performance and limitations
- Ability to analyse technical documentation, maintenance records, and regulatory requirements
- Experience conducting audits and inspections within a maintenance organisation
- Excellent report writing, analytical, and presentation skills
- Proficiency with compliance monitoring tools, quality management systems (QMS), and data analysis software
- Formal training in RCA and investigative techniques
- Eligible for DBS Security Clearance
Desirable:
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience in MEDA investigations
- Knowledge of UK CAA/EASA Part CAMO, Part 21G, MAA regulations, MRP145, and MIL CAMO
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100 aviation standards
- Certification in Aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS)
- Certification as an Aviation Auditor or Lead Auditor
- Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification
- Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable engaging stakeholders from technicians to senior leadership
The details:
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:30-17:00 (37.5 hours per week)
- Contract: 12 months, with strong potential for extension
- Location: Oxford, hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days onsite per week
- IR35: Inside
- Security: DBS clearance required
Ready to apply? If you're an experienced compliance professional with an aviation or aerospace background, we'd love to hear from you.
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