Safety and Compliance Deputy Manager (Aviation)

FiberNet; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation safety firm located in Oxford is seeking a Safety and Compliance Deputy Manager to support full regulatory and operational compliance. This role provides critical assistance to Department Heads to ensure that safety-critical systems for private jet operations comply with aviation regulations and company policies. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of aviation regulatory compliance, excellent organisational skills, and experience in audits and inspections. The position is full-time, office-based with a salary range of £50k-£60k DOE.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of aviation regulatory compliance, ideally including EASA/CAA regulations.
• Experience in auditing, inspections, and compliance reporting in aviation or high-risk environments.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support full regulatory compliance across all company aviation procedures.
• Assist Department Heads with compliance responsibilities.
• Plan and conduct audits and inspections of safety-critical systems.

Skills

Strong understanding of aviation regulatory compliance

Experience in auditing and inspections

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Proactive and solutions-focused

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Job description

Job Title: Safety and Compliance Deputy Manager

Location: Oxford

Hours: Full-time, 08:00 17:00, Monday to Friday, office-based

Salary range: £50k-£60k DOE

Role Purpose

The Safety and Compliance Deputy Manager will support the company in ensuring full regulatory and operational compliance across all aviation safety and business operations. This role provides critical support to Department Heads and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to ensure safety-critical systems for private jet operations are fully compliant with aviation regulations, company policies, and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Support full regulatory compliance across all company aviation procedures, policies, and operational activities.
• Assist Department Heads in fulfilling their compliance responsibilities, including safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Plan and conduct scheduled and ad hoc audits and inspections of safety-critical systems, aircraft operations, and ground handling processes.
• Compile detailed audit reports, identify non-conformities, and highlight opportunities for system improvements.
• Support managers with root cause analysis of findings and development of corrective action plans, ensuring regulatory and company standards are met.
• Review corrective action plans for accuracy and effectiveness; track their implementation and elevate unresolved issues to the Compliance Monitoring Manager (CMM).
• Maintain accurate documentation, audit records, and checklists within the company compliance monitoring system.
• Represent the compliance function at Safety Action Groups, Safety Review Boards, and other internal/external forums relevant to aviation operations.
• Ensure all findings and corrective actions related to aircraft, operations, and facilities are addressed in line with aviation safety standards.
• Perform other duties as reasonably requested by the CMM or SLT, supporting safe, compliant, and efficient private jet operations.

Requirements & Attributes

• Strong understanding of aviation regulatory compliance, ideally including EASA/CAA regulations and Part 145 or equivalent.
• Experience in auditing, inspections, and compliance reporting in aviation or high-risk operational environments.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation, including flight operations, engineering, and management teams.
• Proactive, solutions-focused, and able to work independently while supporting multiple departments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience in risk management and safety monitoring.