Job Description
Safety & Compliance Team
Aviation Maintenance & Operations
Company: Willis Aviation Services Limited
Location: Teesside International Airport Contract: Full-time, Permanent
About the Team
Willis Aviation Services Limited is expanding its, Risk & Compliance, Safety & Compliance function to support its growing Part-145 Approved Maintenance Organisation and wider aviation operations, including aircraft maintenance, storage, disassembly, recycling, fixed base operations and ground handling.
This team plays a critical role in ensuring regulatory compliance, operational safety, risk management, and continuous improvement, while promoting a strong culture across the organisation.
We are seeking experienced aviation professionals to join a multi-level Safety & Compliance Team, including management and surveyor/auditor capability.
Team Structure (Indicative)
· Safety & Compliance Manager (Nominated Person / Form 4 Holder)
· Deputy Safety & Compliance Manager
· Safety & Compliance Surveyor(s) / Auditor(s)
(Applications are welcomed across this structure depending on experience.)
Key Responsibilities (Role-Dependent)
Governance & Compliance
· Manage and maintain the Compliance Monitoring System in accordance with UK CAA & EASA Part-145 requirements
· Establish, implement and continually improve an independent audit programme
· Identify, document and manage non-compliance, ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions
· Monitor amendments to organisational procedures, MOE and standard practices, ensuring regulatory alignment
· Liaise with Competent Authorities and support submissions, approvals and ongoing oversight
· Assess approved suppliers, subcontractors and contracted maintenance organisations
Safety & Risk Management
· Support and manage the Safety Management System (SMS)
· Facilitate hazard identification, risk assessment and mitigation
· Manage occurrence reporting, investigations and follow-up actions
· Provide safety performance reporting and analytics to senior management
Assurance, Training & Capability
· Conduct internal and external audits across maintenance, disassembly and ground handling activities
· Support issue, renewal and control of certifying staff and support staff authorisations
· Develop and maintain safety and compliance training programmes
· Ensure competency assessment, continuation training and accurate record keeping
· Feed audit findings and safety data into continuous improvement initiatives
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
· Deputise for nominated post holders where appropriate
· Engage effectively with engineers, managers, regulators and external partners
· Support the development of an Integrated Management System (IMS) across WASL operations
Essential Requirements
· Appropriate professional background, including one or more of the following:
o Valid or previously held UK CAA Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence (AML)
o Aeronautical Engineering Degree
o Substantial experience in aircraft maintenance or continuing airworthiness
· Minimum 5 years’ experience in an aviation maintenance or CAMO environment (management roles may require more)
· Strong working knowledge of UK CAA & EASA Part-145 regulations
· Experience with MOE development, amendment and compliance
· Auditing skills and experience (formal training desirable/essential depending on role)
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving capability
· Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively to a team
Desirable (Role Dependent)
· Eligibility or prior acceptance as a Nominated Person / Form 4 Holder
· Human Factors (HF) training
· Fuel Tank Safety (FTS / CDCCL) training
· Electrical Wiring Interconnect System (EWIS) training
· Safety investigation and root cause analysis experience
· Leadership or people-management experience
What We Offer
· Competitive salary (role dependent)
· Pension scheme
· Bonus and health benefit schemes
· Professional development and regulatory training opportunities
· Staff discounts on company products and services
· The opportunity to help shape and grow a world-class aviation GRC function
Equal Opportunities
Willis Aviation Services Limited is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.