Compliance Investigator

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd is seeking a Compliance Investigator for a 12 month contract based in the Kidlington area. The role offers £33.29 per hour Inside IR35 and involves conducting investigations into compliance and safety concerns within an aviation/aerospace environment.

You will apply RCA methodologies, analyse human factors, and work with QA teams to drive corrective actions and regulatory responses.

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance investigations within aviation maintenance or aerospace environments.
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of EASA Part 145, UK CAA regulations and industry safety standards.
• Understanding of Human Factors principles and human performance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough investigations into compliance incidents, discrepancies, and safety concerns.
• Utilise Root Cause Analysis methodologies to determine underlying issues.
• Identify trends and systemic issues; ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Support regulatory audits and coordinate responses to findings.
• Collaborate with QA, maintenance, engineering, and safety teams to improve processes.
• Provide detailed investigation reports with recommendations to senior management and regulators.
• Maintain investigation records and track CAPA actions.

Skills

Compliance investigations

Root Cause Analysis

Regulatory knowledge

CAA/EASA regulations

Quality Assurance collaboration

Data analytics

Six Sigma / Lean

MEDA investigations

Human factors

Tools

QMS software

Data analysis software

Job description

Compliance Investigator

12 month contract

Based in the Kidlington area

Offering £33.29ph Inside IR35

Do you have experience conducting compliance investigations within an aviation/aerospace environment?

Do you have experience utilising root cause analysis methodologies to determine underlying issues?

Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?

If your answers are yes to these, then this could be the role for!

As the Compliance Investigator, you will be working alongside a market-leading defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry.

You will be involved in:

• Conduct thorough investigations into compliance-related incidents, discrepancies, and safety concerns
• Conduct MEDA investigations into compliance-related incidents, discrepancies, and safety concerns
• Utilise Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies, such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and Fault Tree Analysis, to determine underlying issues
• Identify Human Factor and Human Performance issues
• Identify trends and systemic issues, ensuring sustainable corrective actions are implemented
• Ensure adherence to UK CAA /EASA Part 145, UK CAA/EASA Part CAMO UK CAA/EASA Part 21 G, MAA MRP145/MIL CAMO, and company-specific MRO compliance standards
• Work closely with Quality Assurance teams to develop and maintain effective audit and inspection processes
• Support regulatory audits and coordinate responses to findings, ensuring timely resolution of non-conformance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve maintenance procedures and operational efficiency
• Recommend and implement risk mitigation strategies based on investigation findings
• Promote best practices in safety, human factors, and compliance monitoring within the organisation
• Provide detailed investigation reports with recommendations to senior management and regulatory bodies
• Engage with maintenance, engineering, production, and safety teams to enhance compliance awareness and proactive risk management
• Maintain investigation records and ensure continuous tracking of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)

Your skillset may include:

• Experience in compliance investigations within an aviation maintenance organisation, or aerospace environment
• Strong expertise in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and problem-solving methodologies
• In-depth knowledge of EASA Part 145, UK CAA regulations, and industry safety standards
• Knowledge of Human factors principles, including Human performance and limitations
• Ability to analyse technical documentation, maintenance records, and regulatory requirements
• Experience in conducting audits and inspections within a maintenance organisation
• Proficiency in compliance monitoring tools, quality management systems (QMS), and data analysis software
• Experience in Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience in MEDA investigations
• Knowledge of UK CAA/EASA Part CAMO and Part 21 G regulations, and industry safety standards
• Knowledge of Military Aviation Authority (MAA) regulations, MRP 145, MIL CAMO, and industry safety standards
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS 9100 Aviation standards
• Formal training in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and investigative techniques