Job Description Summary

An exciting opportunity to lead and develop a team in the Compliance Monitoring function in the aviation sector.

Aviation regulation requires a Compliance Monitoring function, in an advancing area of growth.

The role will require you to support the Quality Manager with maintenance of the established audit system to monitor compliance of the Part-145 organisation, in line with all required NAA requirements, and to ensure that an audit plan is properly implemented, maintained, and continually reviewed for improvement.

The role will be critical to demonstrating to the regulator our commitment to the Compliance Monitoring function.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Implement Flight Deck principles such as Daily Management & Standard work and imbed within the team to monitor performance and support the business operating system
• Provide mentoring and coaching to the Compliance Monitoring team personnel
• Control and execution of the company internal and external audit programs
• Maintenance of company held Regulatory Agency/National Aviation Authority approvals and the associated Maintenance Organisation Expositions/Supplements
• Oversight of the supplier quality system, and materials purchasing and contracting support
• Oversight and maintenance of the work away from site privilege
• Procedural and regulatory oversight of the signatory process and associated qualifications and approvals of company personnel holding “Certifying Staff” authorisations
• Controllership, approval and maintenance of the site company policies and procedure structure
• Provide expert guidance with respect to business and aerospace industry standards and regulations
• Ensuring that the activities of the organisation are monitored for compliance with the applicable requirements and any additional requirements as established by the organisation, and that these activities are carried out properly under the supervision of the nominated persons
• Deputation for the Senior Site Quality Leader when required

Qualifications/Requirements

• Effective communication skills, both written and spoken and the ability to interact at all levels – including senior business leadership, regulatory representatives, and customer / operator representatives
• Computer literacy is essential to the position.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college or strong experience in a relevant industry or equivalent
• Strong experience in the field of Quality Management and regulatory oversight
• Current and demonstrable experience of current global aviation regulatory structure, including CAAC, JCAB, GCAA, CAAS, FAA, EASA, TCCA, UK CAA and GACA, and associated bilateral agreements as a minimum is imperative
• Ability to work together with business leadership
• Previous experience of the GE Wales quality system and a high standard of understanding of regulatory frameworks, and their maintenance
• The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate broad aviation business experience, proficiency of the quality system and underpinning regulatory standards, and an understanding of customer requirements

Desired Characteristics

• Experience / Training in People Leader skills.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 / 9110 QMS requirements
• Existing status as a DSQR will be a distinct advantage
• Effective communication skills, both written and spoken and the ability to interact at all levels – including senior business leadership, regulatory representatives, and customer / operator representatives.
• The ability to exercise role flexibility.
• The ability to work under their own initiative whilst supporting the team structure.
• A pragmatic approach to decision making, and the ability to understand and take account of the wider business picture.
• The ability to assimilate information quickly and make fact-based decisions.

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward.  Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Non-contributory Pension   
• Performance related bonus       
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection            
• Private medical cover    
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days + public holidays, with flexible option to buy or sell.

​Equal Opportunities

GE Aerospace Wales is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace Wales is a Disability Confident Committed employer, and welcomes applications from disabled candidates. We are dedicated to ensuring our recruitment processes are accessible to all. Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment processes or would like to ask us a question please contact HR.Wales@ge.com.

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

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