Aviation Safety & Compliance Leader

British Airways PLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline company is seeking a Safety and Compliance Manager to drive safety oversight in global maintenance operations. The role involves leading a team, ensuring compliance with CAA and EASA regulations, and supporting senior management with critical insights. The ideal candidate will have a robust aviation background, excellent analytical and communication skills, and experience in managing teams. With strong support for professional development, this position offers a chance to enhance the safety standards of the airline industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous travel benefits

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge combined with people-centric leadership.
• Ability to operate with integrity and resilience under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team for safety or compliance oversight across maintenance operations.
• Support leadership with insights into organisational risks and performance.
• Manage audit and assurance programmes to meet expectations.
• Promote a just culture and engage engineering teams.
• Interface with stakeholders including the CAA and EASA.

Skills

Proven experience in an aviation maintenance organisation

In-depth understanding of UK CAA and EASA Part-145 regulations

Excellent analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Experience managing teams or projects

Job description

A leading airline company is seeking a Safety and Compliance Manager to drive safety oversight in global maintenance operations. The role involves leading a team, ensuring compliance with CAA and EASA regulations, and supporting senior management with critical insights. The ideal candidate will have a robust aviation background, excellent analytical and communication skills, and experience in managing teams. With strong support for professional development, this position offers a chance to enhance the safety standards of the airline industry.