Compliance Engineer - Technical in Bournemouth

Draken believes in fair reward and recognition for our employees. As such, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including up to 12% matching pension contributions, bonus incentives, discounted PMI, electric car scheme, tech vouchers, wellbeing programmes and much more.

We are looking for a Compliance Engineer – Technical to join our Compliance team and play a key role in maintaining our regulatory approvals and operational standards. Reporting to the Compliance Manager, the Compliance Engineer – Technical is responsible for ensuring continued compliance with civil and military aviation regulations and international standards. You will act as a technical and regulatory focal point across the business, supporting the organisation in maintaining approvals and delivering safe, compliant operations for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance & Assurance
  • Deliver compliance assurance across all technical capabilities in line with UK CAA, MAA, EASA and other applicable regulations
  • Conduct internal and external audits against civil, military and international standards
  • Support compliance monitoring of the Business Management System in accordance with ISO 9001:2015
  • Manage audit non-conformances and drive timely and effective corrective actions
  • Maintain and develop company expositions and support regulatory approvals
• Regulatory & Technical Support
  • Act as a focal point for regulatory and standards‑related advice across the business
  • Monitor changes in aviation legislation and international standards, ensuring updates are reflected in company processes and documentation
  • Support management of key compliance systems, including personnel authorisations and capability listings
• Safety & Standards
  • Promote a strong safety culture and operate in line with Draken Europe SHE standards
  • Apply risk assessments and safe systems of work across all activities

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of civil and military aviation regulations (UK CAA, MAA, EASA, FAA, MAOS)
• Experience conducting audits within a regulated aviation environment
• Experience working within a Quality Management System
• Internal or Lead Auditor qualification (ISO 9001 or equivalent)
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards
• Experience with Safety Management Systems

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Self‑motivated, resilient and confident in a challenging regulatory environment
• High levels of integrity, professionalism and attention to detail

Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and we celebrate the differences that a diverse workforce brings. A range of perspective and talent supports our values and drives our success, with a mix of voices generating better discussions, business decisions and outcomes for all. At all our sites internationally, every member of the Draken Europe team is accountable to ensure that we are all treated fairly and with respect. We are also an Armed Forces friendly organisation, and as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who meet the criteria in our job specifications. In line with our Disability Confident Commitments, we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process, please liaise with us if any reasonable adjustments are required.

Whether it is adversarial support, electronic attack or customised rotary‑wing training, we offer the most accurate and advanced readiness training in the industry. Our vast, differentiated fleet, cutting edge hardware and experienced instructors are engaged to help your mission take off. Being ready is not only a matter of when. But where. We provide services in the UK, US and across the NATO countries. Making sure that our allies can manoeuvre around defeat and prepare to prevail.