Compliance Engineer in Stansted

Location: Stansted

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary/Rate: Annual Salary

Role Conditions:

• Working Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30
• Annual profit share scheme
• Overtime paid at 1.5 times hourly rate
• 29 days holiday including bank holidays
• Nationally recognised training provided and career development opportunities
• Company uniform provided and all necessary PPE
• Employee assistance programme

About the Role:

On behalf of our client, a leading organisation in the aviation industry, we are currently recruiting for a Compliance Engineer to support their base maintenance activities. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic environment with a strong focus on safety, compliance and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out internal Part 145 audits, including maintenance sample audits and aircraft inspections along with audits of suppliers and contracted organisations
• Provide on-site support to the base maintenance activities in Stansted, as well as more occasional support to line station activities in Luton
• Develop a close relationship with all responsible managers within the Part 145 organisation to promote quality and safety systems
• Review applicable standards for each audit and prepare documentation including the updating of audit checklists
• Support the internal approval process, including supplier audits and the issue of single event authorisations
• Organise audit opening and closing meetings to ensure that the scope of the audit is fully understood, and findings/timescales and corrective/preventive actions are agreed/fully understood
• Maintain an effective working relationship with the Regulatory Authority
• Maintaining accurate and up to date information within the departmental quality databases and KPI’s
• Review maintenance organisation audit trends and recommend appropriate actions
• Supporting the certifying staff authorisation process

Candidate Requirements:

• Possession of a recognised Lead Auditor qualification or have the ability to work towards achieving this
• Excellent working knowledge of EASA/UK CAA Part-145 & Part-66 along with knowledge of Part CAMO
• A proven track record in building strong working relationships with customers (internal & external)
• Good computer skills with working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programmes, particularly Excel
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the UK and overseas
• Right to work in the UK

Why Work with JMC Aviation?

• At JMC Aviation, we specialise in aviation recruitment across engineering services and training to airlines, MROs and OEMs, leasing and asset management companies, and component overhaul organisations.
• With deep industry knowledge and a global network, we match the right talent to the right roles — contract or permanent.
• Industry-leading compliance support
• Fast onboarding and documentation assistance
• Dedicated recruitment consultant
• Placements across the globe
• Extensive experience and knowledge of the aviation sector

How to Apply:

Submit your up-to-date CV, along with copies of right to work documents.

Compliance & Equal Opportunities:

JMC Aviation is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace. All applicants will be considered based on merit, qualification, and business need, regardless of age, gender, nationality, or background. We operate in full compliance with global aviation recruitment regulations.

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