At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct audits to ensure compliance with aviation regulations and drive continuous improvement.
- Company: Leading organisation in the aerospace sector offering a dynamic work environment.
- Benefits: 9-day fortnight, competitive pay, and potential contract extension.
- Other info: Immediate start available for experienced candidates.
- Why this job: Join a key role in maintaining regulatory compliance and quality assurance in aerospace.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in aerospace compliance and certified lead auditor qualification required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
We're recruiting for an experienced Compliance Auditor to join a leading organisation within the aerospace sector on an initial 3-month contract, with the potential for a further 3-month extension.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced aerospace compliance professional to play a key role in maintaining regulatory compliance and supporting quality assurance across manufacturing and maintenance operations.
The Role
As a Compliance Auditor, you'll be responsible for independently assessing compliance with aviation regulations and industry standards, ensuring the continued effectiveness of the Quality Management System (QMS), Compliance Monitoring System and Safety Management System (SMS). The role involves planning and conducting internal audits, identifying non-conformities, supporting regulatory and customer audits, and driving continuous improvement across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, conduct and report internal compliance audits against CAA Part 21G, UK CAA Part 145, EASA Part 145 and AS9100 Rev D requirements.
- Verify ongoing compliance with Production Organisation Approval (POA) and Maintenance Organisation Approval (MOA) requirements.
- Identify non-conformities and improvement opportunities, ensuring corrective actions are effectively implemented and verified.
- Support regulatory and customer audits through preparation, coordination and evidence gathering.
- Review procedures, manuals and records to ensure compliance with aviation regulations and industry standards.
- Conduct process-based audits across manufacturing, maintenance, supply chain and support functions.
- Maintain audit schedules, compliance records and reporting while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
About You
We're looking for someone with:
- Proven experience auditing within a CAA Part 21G Production Organisation and/or UK CAA/EASA Part 145 environment.
- Strong working knowledge of CAA Part 21G, UK CAA Part 145, EASA Part 145 and AS9100 Rev D.
- Experience conducting internal, process, product and system audits in an aerospace environment.
- Excellent report writing, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to work independently with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Essential Qualifications
- Certified Lead Auditor qualification (AS9100, ISO 9001 or equivalent).
- A minimum of 5 years' experience within an aerospace quality, compliance or regulatory environment.
- Formal auditor training with practical auditing experience.
- Full right to work in the UK.
Contract Details
- Initial 3-month contract with the possibility of a further 3-month extension.
- Monday to Friday.
- 7:30am - 4:15pm (9-day fortnight). Every other Friday is a non-working day.
- Immediate start preferred.
If you're an experienced aerospace Compliance Auditor available at short notice, we'd love to hear from you.
Contract Compliance Auditor employer: Magnus Search - South Coast
Join a leading organisation in the aerospace sector as a Compliance Auditor, where you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining high standards of regulatory compliance and quality assurance. With a supportive work culture that values continuous improvement and professional growth, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical operations while enjoying a 9-day fortnight schedule that promotes work-life balance. The company is committed to investing in its employees, providing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career trajectory in a thriving industry.
Contact Details:
Magnus Search - South Coast Recruitment Team
