Safety & Compliance Engineer

Airbus; Carterton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Contributory pension

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Tax-free technology scheme

Shopping discounts

Airbus Leadership University

On-site canteen

Coffee shop

Life assurance

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited in Brize Norton seeks a Safety & Compliance Engineer (Investigator/Auditor) for on-site, permanent work. Eligibility for UK SC security clearance is required; travel is very infrequent.

35-hour week with flexible Fridays and comprehensive benefits including pension, profit share, car leasing, and health cover. You will audit under MRP Pt.145 and Pt.M, investigate root causes, manage investigations, and drive a safety culture across the organisation with strong liaison

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of MRP Pt.145 and Pt.M regulations.
• Experience or keen interest in investigations and root cause analysis.
• Experience in conducting audits to a recognised standard.
• Good working knowledge of Quality Management Systems and Safety Management Systems.
• Good level of aviation engineering knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Carry out audits within both MRP Pt.145 and Pt.M per local procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Carry out investigations and root cause analysis within Pt.145 and Pt.M as directed by HO Safety and Compliance.
• Carry out investigation management within Pt.145 and Pt.M, liaising with Senior Leadership Team and contacts.
• Promote active Compliance and SMS cultures within the organisation.
• Participate in departmental and organisational meetings as required.
• Support organisational continuous improvement programs and projects.

Skills

MRP knowledge

CAA Pt.145 Pt.M regulations

Investigations & root cause analysis

Auditing to recognised standard

Quality Management Systems & Safety Mg

Aviation engineering knowledge

Job description

Job Description:

Safety & Compliance Engineer (Investigator/Auditor)

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Very infrequent

LOCATION: Brize Norton - On site working 100%

TYPE: Full time - Mon-Fri 35 hours

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax‑free technology scheme, shopping discounts and much more

• Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week. There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements)

• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E‑learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities

• Health & Wellbeing: Bupa health insurance (including assisted fertility treatments and gender dysphoria & reassignment support), wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle‑to‑work scheme, on‑site canteen and coffee shop

• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving

• Inclusive Environment: Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero‑carbon flight ( #ZEROe ) to cleaning up space , sustainability is at the heart of our purpose . So what's your next change?

Our contract at Brize Norton with the MOD states we will provide a continuous service to cover on a 24 hours, 7 days a week and 365 days a year to the Royal Air Force, to maintain and ensure airworthiness of their fleet of aircraft.

This is an opportunity to work in a unique environment that promotes a safe and just culture, driving air safety and quality improvements within the organisation. You will interface with all areas of the organisation, including liaison with the RAF to assure the organisation complies with all Regulatory and Commercial obligations.

How you will contribute to the team

• Carry out audits within both MRP Pt.145 and Pt.M in accordance with local procedures and Regulatory requirements
• Carry out investigations and root cause analysis within both MRP Pt.145 and Pt.M in accordance with local procedures and Regulatory requirements as directed by the HO Safety and Compliance
• Carry out investigation management within both MRP Pt.145 and Pt.M areas, this includes liaising with the Senior Leadership Team and their delegated point of contacts
• Promote active Compliance and SMS cultures with the organisation
• Participate in departmental and organisational meetings as required
• Support organisational continuous improvement programs and projects

About you

• Working knowledge of MRP and CAA Pt.145 and Pt.M regulations
• Experience or a keen interest in performing investigations and root cause analysis
• Experience in performing audits to a recognised standard
• Good working knowledge of Quality Managements Systems & Safety Management Systems
• Good level of aviation engineering knowledge

How we can support you

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part‑time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long‑term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert).

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Quality Assurance

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail].

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.