Safety and Compliance Manager

British Airways; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline in the UK is seeking a Safety and Compliance Manager to oversee safety and compliance standards across global operations. The successful candidate will lead a skilled team, provide insights on risks and performance, and ensure adherence to safety regulations. Applicants should have proven aviation maintenance experience, knowledge of UK CAA and EASA regulations, and strong analytical and communication skills. This role offers competitive salary and travel benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous travel benefits

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an aviation maintenance organisation, ideally within a Safety Management System or Compliance Monitoring function.
• In-depth understanding of UK CAA and EASA Part‑145 regulations.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and influencing skills.
• Experience in managing teams, projects, or complex change programmes.
• Ability to operate with integrity, diplomacy, and resilience under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to ensure safety or compliance oversight across global operations.
• Provide insights into risks, trends, and system performance.
• Continuously improve Compliance and Safety Management Systems.
• Ensure audit programmes meet regulatory and business expectations.
• Promote a just culture across engineering teams.

Skills

Aviation maintenance experience

Knowledge of UK CAA and EASA Part‑145 regulations

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team management experience

Job description

A career without limits

As the nation's flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.

It's something we've been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world's first international scheduled air service between London and Paris.

This originality has been in our blood since day one. It's the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues.

So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning, or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make.

We know great things can happen when you're inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit.

The role: Safety and Compliance Manager

As a key member of our Engineering Safety & Compliance team, you will take ownership of either the Safety Assurance or Compliance Monitoring function, driving a culture of continuous improvement, proactive risk management, and regulatory excellence.

What you’ll do

• Leading a team of skilled professionals to ensure delivery of safety or compliance oversight across our global maintenance operations.
• Supporting the Accountable Manager and senior leadership with accurate insights into organisational risks, emerging trends, and system performance.
• Continuous Improvement of our Compliance and Safety Management Systems.
• Ensuring that audit and assurance programmes meet regulatory and business expectations, with effective root cause analysis and follow‑up.
• Championing a just culture and promoting engagement across engineering teams.
• Interfacing with internal and external stakeholders including the CAA, EASA, other industry partners.

What you’ll bring to British Airways

We're looking for a leader who combines strong technical knowledge with people‑centric leadership. You should have:

• Proven experience in an aviation maintenance organisation, ideally within a Safety Management System (SMS) or Compliance Monitoring function.
• In‑depth understanding of UK CAA and EASA Part‑145 regulations.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and influencing skills.
• Experience in managing teams, projects, or complex change programmes.
• An ability to operate with integrity, diplomacy, and resilience under pressure.

Desirable Qualifications

• See the attached Job Description

Why British Airways?

Join a world‑class airline with a proud heritage and an exciting future. At BA Engineering, you'll work with the best in the business, in a role where your contribution directly enhances the safety and reliability of our global fleet.

We offer a competitive salary, generous travel benefits, excellent training, and development opportunities to grow your career.

Ready to make a difference at 35,000 feet?

Apply now and help shape the future of safe, compliant aviation at British Airways.

Inclusion & Diversity

At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.

Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we're committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We're looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.

We recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity, and identity to work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to be part of our journey to become a Better BA.