Aviation Safety, Security & Compliance Leader

Duncan & Ross Consulting

Riyadh

On-site

SAR 320,000 - 520,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Duncan & Ross Consulting seeks an experienced Aviation Safety, Security, Quality & Compliance Expert to ensure regulatory compliance and uphold high safety, security and quality standards. You will lead audits, strengthen frameworks and provide senior leadership with clear visibility of compliance risk.

Responsibilities include leading audits, developing CAPA, updating policies, and designing dashboards and KPIs.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Engineering, Aviation Safety or a related field.
10+ years of experience in aviation safety, security, quality and/or regulatory compliance in airline, airport, MRO, ANSP, or civil aviation authority.
Strong working knowledge of ICAO standards, SMS, aviation security programmes and GCAA/GACA regulations.
Proven experience leading compliance audits, gap assessments and corrective action programmes.
Experience developing policies, procedures and compliance frameworks.
Strong skills in compliance reporting, KPI design and performance analysis.
Excellent communication skills and experience dealing with regulators and senior stakeholders.
Arabic language skills an advantage.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable aviation regulations and standards, including GCAA/GACA, ICAO SARPs (Annexes 17 and 19), and other authority requirements.
Support and strengthen the Safety Management System (SMS), Aviation Security Programme and Quality Management System.
Plan and conduct audits, inspections and gap assessments; track findings to closure.
Develop CAPA, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Develop, review and update policies, procedures, manuals and compliance frameworks.
Identify, assess and manage aviation safety, security and regulatory risks; maintain risk registers.
Design compliance reporting, dashboards, KPIs and performance analysis for management and regulators.
Act as a point of contact with regulatory authorities during audits, inspections, certifications and approvals.
Support incident and occurrence investigations, trend analysis and lessons learned processes.
Deliver awareness and training on safety, security, quality and compliance requirements.
Monitor regulatory developments and advise on their impact on the organisation.