Safety Compliance Manager

Steele Charles Ltd; Andover; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Steele Charles Ltd, Hampshire-based rotary-wing aviation specialist, is seeking an experienced Safety & Compliance Manager. The role focuses on maintaining and developing Part-145 compliance, procedures and regulatory standards to support safe, reliable maintenance operations.

The successful candidate will lead safety, quality and compliance initiatives, working across airframe and component teams, with strong leadership and communication skills to drive continuous improvement in a regulated

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Part-145 A and C ratings in airframe and component maintenance.
• Proven ability to lead safety, quality and compliance initiatives in a regulated aviation environment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills across technical and operational teams.
• Relevant training in Quality Auditing, Root Cause Analysis and Part-145.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop Part-145 compliance and safety standards across the organisation.
• Lead audits, procedures, and regulatory liaison to ensure ongoing certification.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

Part-145 knowledge

Safety management systems

Airframe maintenance knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Leadership & communication

Education

Quality Auditing Certification

Root Cause Analysis training

Part-145 training

Job description

Steele Charles Ltd is delighted to be working with a well-established and highly respected rotary-wing aviation business based in Hampshire.

The business has a long-standing history within the helicopter sector and provides specialist maintenance, servicing, component repair and overhaul capabilities to a range of established helicopter manufacturers and operators. With substantial hangar and workshop facilities and specialist capabilities across both airframe and component maintenance, the organisation has built a strong reputation for technical excellence, quality and reliability.

We are now seeking an experienced Safety & Compliance Manager to take responsibility for maintaining and developing the organisation's Part-145 compliance and safety standards.

The Role

This is a key position within the organisation, requiring an experienced aviation professional who can combine strong technical knowledge with effective leadership, communication and a pragmatic, can-do approach.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring continued compliance with applicable Part-145 requirements, procedures and regulatory standards, while supporting a strong culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement across the business.

The role is subject to the necessary Authority approval.

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• Comprehensive knowledge of Part-145 requirements, procedures and associated regulatory standards.
• A minimum of five years' relevant experience across both airframe and component maintenance, ideally covering Part-145 A and C ratings.
• Strong understanding of safety, compliance, quality and maintenance processes within a regulated aviation environment.
• Relevant training or qualifications in areas such as Quality Auditing, Root Cause Analysis and Part-145.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the confidence to work effectively across technical and operational teams.
• A proactive, practical and solutions-focused approach.
• The ability to work collaboratively while maintaining appropriate independence and authority in matters relating to safety and compliance.

Previous approval by EASA/CAA on Form 4 for a Part-145 Safety & Compliance Manager position would be a significant advantage.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Part-145 professional to join an established rotary-wing organisation with a strong technical heritage, specialist capabilities and a clear commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and regulatory compliance.