Pier Seven Aviation

Pier Seven Aviation is seeking an experienced Compliance Monitoring Manager to lead and continually improve its compliance monitoring program (CMP) and compliance management system (CMS). Reporting to the Accountable Manager, you will provide independent assurance that the company’s activities meet applicable civil aviation requirements and internal standards. You will coordinate audits, support teams in addressing findings, and maintain effective communication with management, staff and regulatory authorities.

·   Implement, maintain and continually review the CMP and CMS, recommending suitable compliance indicators to the Accountable Manager.

·   Ensure the CMS policy is established and implemented and presented to the Accountable Manager for approval.

·   Track regulatory changes and coordinate updates to company processes and procedures so the organization responds to applicable changes.

·   Coordinate CMS review meetings, present audit results and improvement areas, and follow up on agreed actions.

·   Maintain direct access to the Accountable Manager and report findings, remarks, non-compliances and significant risks.

·   Manage the audit cycle, including planning, scheduling, conducting and reviewing audits, surveys and investigations across relevant functions.

·   Assess compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies, procedures and standards; monitor the suitability of procedures and services.

·   Review corrective and preventive actions objectively, including whether proposed actions address root causes, are implemented effectively and do not create other compliance gaps.

·   Track findings and actions to closure, keeping clear records of evidence, ownership, progress and completion.

·   Maintain the independence of compliance monitoring by ensuring audits and inspections are conducted by personnel not responsible for the function, procedure or product being audited; oversee external personnel engaged to perform internal audits.

·   Where contracted service providers are within the compliance monitoring scope, assess their compliance before and during engagement, as applicable.

·   Provide or coordinate training for staff according to their roles and support the development of internal auditors as required.

·   Report significant non-conformities to the EASA, GCAA and other relevant CAA in accordance with applicable regulations.

·   Notify the CAA of significant non-compliances or incidents, including major outages relating to a Flight Simulation Training Device (FSTD), and inform the CAA of major changes to a qualified device.

·   Liaise with the CAA and other relevant external organizations, respond to compliance matters and participate in regulatory audits.

·   Work with business departments to support day-to-day compliance with CAA requirements and company standards.

·   Escalate risks to clients or Pier Seven Aviation’s reputation that arise from inadequate procedures, systems or data handling.

·   Maintain secure, current and accessible compliance records, including audit reports, findings, reviews, corrective actions and training records.

·   Maintain access to all areas of Pier Seven Aviation and, where required, its subcontractors.

·   At least three years of experience in quality assurance or compliance monitoring in aviation.

·   Aviation industry experience and/or operational experience, with a sound understanding of applicable regulations and operational processes.

·   Training in compliance management principles and auditing techniques in aviation environments.

·   Familiarity with civil aviation regulations and the ability to demonstrate relevant knowledge and experience for the organization’s activities.

·   A technical background sufficient to understand the systems that support the organization.

·   Strong interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills, and clear written and verbal communication.

·   Experience as, or working closely with, a nominated post holder or compliance lead in a regulated aviation organization.

·   Experience managing compliance monitoring or safety management systems, regulatory approvals, or contracted service provider oversight.

·   A recognized quality or auditor qualification, experience mentoring internal auditors, or a relevant aviation, engineering or quality management qualification.

Email your resume to careers@p7aviation.com with “Compliance Monitoring Manager” in the subject line.