Responsibilities
* Support the Regional Quality Assurance and Compliance Monitoring Lead in implementing and maintaining a global, centralized Safety, Quality Assurance, and Compliance Monitoring framework in Burgess Hill.
* Manage and continuously improve regional and local Quality Management and Compliance Monitoring Systems associated with CAE approvals under the Aircrew Regulation.
* Coordinate and execute the approved Global Annual Quality Assurance and Compliance Monitoring audit program to ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate standards.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction, operational effectiveness, and profitability.
* Manage and maintain regulatory and industry approvals for the assigned area, ensuring ongoing certification compliance.
* Act as a point of contact with Regulatory Authorities, internal stakeholders, and external partners on Quality Assurance and safety matters.
* Act as Postholder or Deputy Postholder, where applicable, and ensure continuous improvement of Quality Assurance and Compliance Management Systems across simulator and flight training centers (ATO and FTO).
* Mentor and support local leadership to promote quality assurance, continuous improvement, and adherence to corporate and regulatory standards.
* Participate in working groups, conferences, and safety promotion activities to support system harmonization and best practices.
* Collaborate with regional and center-level Quality Assurance and Compliance Monitoring leaders to align policies and practices while maintaining compliance with applicable National Aviation Authority (NAA) regulations.
* Participate in and adhere to the Global Training Plan for Quality Assurance and Compliance Monitoring personnel.
* Support monthly Safety, Quality, and Compliance Review Boards by monitoring performance, identifying non‑compliances, conducting root cause analyses, and recommending corrective and preventive actions.
* Contribute to strategic planning by supporting the development of annual Quality Assurance and Compliance Monitoring KPIs.
* Coordinate and maintain centralized Quality Assurance and Compliance Monitoring records and documentation as part of the Integrated Safety, Quality Assurance, and Compliance Monitoring system.
* Perform additional duties as assigned by Regional Leadership or the Director of Global Safety, Quality Assurance and Compliance Monitoring - Civil Division.
Qualifications
* Experience as a qualified Quality Auditor.
* Demonstrated knowledge of Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, CMMI).
* Knowledge of aviation regulatory frameworks, including ICAO and applicable National Aviation Authority regulations related to safety, training, and operations.
* Experience analyzing complex quality, compliance, technical, and operational issues and developing practical, stakeholder‑aligned recommendations.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to work across office, airport, and training center environments.
* Willingness and ability to travel up to 15%.
* Legal right to live and work in the UK.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience in the aviation or aviation training industry.
* Previous experience in a Compliance Specialist or audit management role.
* IOSA audit experience.
* Experience establishing or coordinating Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Compliance Monitoring Systems (CMS) for training organizations or airlines.
* Previous experience working as a regulator overseeing airlines or training organizations.
* Ability to act as a Postholder or Deputy Postholder within an aviation regulatory framework.
Benefits
* Flexible holiday policy and flexi‑time scheme.
* Private health insurance with BUPA.
* Healthcare cash plan.
* Pension scheme.
* Life Assurance.
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