Aviation Safety, Security, Quality & Compliance Expert

Thehseleader; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Thehseleader is seeking an experienced Aviation Safety, Security, Quality & Compliance Expert to ensure regulatory requirements are met and safety, security and quality standards are upheld. You will lead audits, strengthen compliance frameworks, and provide leadership with clear visibility of compliance performance and regulatory risk.

You will drive the SMS, Security Programme and QMS, plan audits, develop CAPAs, and keep policies and procedures up to date with evolving aviation regulations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in aviation safety, security, quality and/or regulatory compliance.
• 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 (Annex 17 and Annex 19).
• Support and strengthen the Safety Management System (SMS), Aviation Security Programme and Quality Management System.
• Plan and conduct compliance audits, inspections and gap assessments across operations, and track findings through to closure.
• Develop and monitor corrective and preventive action plans (CAPA), including root cause analysis.
• Develop, review and update policies, procedures, manuals and compliance frameworks in line with regulatory changes.
• Identify, assess and manage aviation safety, security and regulatory risks, and maintain risk registers.
• Design compliance reporting, dashboards, KPIs and performance analysis for senior 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Arabic language skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Engineering, Aviation Safety or related field

Job description

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Aviation Safety, Security, Quality & Compliance Expert to ensure the organisation meets all applicable aviation regulatory requirements and maintains high standards of safety, security and quality. You will lead audits, strengthen compliance frameworks, and give leadership clear visibility of compliance performance and regulatory risk.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable aviation regulations and standards, including [GCAA / GACA], ICAO SARPs (including Annex 17 and Annex 19), and other relevant authority requirements
• Support and strengthen the Safety Management System (SMS), Aviation Security Programme and Quality Management System
• Plan and conduct compliance audits, inspections and gap assessments across operations, and track findings through to closure
• Develop and monitor corrective and preventive action plans (CAPA), including root cause analysis
• Develop, review and update policies, procedures, manuals and compliance frameworks in line with regulatory changes
• Identify, assess and manage aviation safety, security and regulatory risks, and maintain the related risk registers
• Design compliance reporting, dashboards, KPIs and performance analysis for senior 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

Requirements

• 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, with an airline, airport, MRO, air navigation service provider 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

Preferred certifications

• ICAO SMS or Aviation Security (AVSEC) qualifications
• Lead Auditor certification (ISO 9001 or equivalent)
• IATA certifications (e.g. IOSA / ISAGO auditor) or equivalent

Vertical:

Technology