FAA Compliance Lead - Aviation Operations & Audits

All Aviation Jobs; McMinnville (OR); On-site; USD 99,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k with match

Paid vacation 3 weeks

11 holidays per year

Job summary

Weyerhaeuser is seeking an Aviation Compliance Specialist to lead FAA regulatory compliance across flight operations, maintenance, records, and training in McMinnville, Oregon. The role reports to the Aviation Operations Manager and requires broad expertise in aviation safety and regulatory oversight.

The incumbent will develop, implement, and monitor aviation compliance programs, interpret complex rules, and guide actions with operational leaders to mitigate risk and ensure adherence to federal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Aviation Maintenance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent aviation compliance experience will be considered.
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in aviation regulatory compliance, quality assurance, aviation maintenance records, flight operations compliance, or related aviation regulatory functions.
• Advanced knowledge of FAA regulations, compliance frameworks, recordkeeping requirements, and regulatory oversight processes.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting regulatory requirements and implementing compliance programs and procedures.
• Experience conducting compliance audits, investigations, risk assessments, and corrective action management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to communicate complex regulatory requirements to diverse audiences and influence compliance outcomes across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the organization's primary subject matter expert on FAA regulations applicable to company operations.
• Develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures, standards, and best practices that support regulatory adherence.
• Design and execute internal compliance monitoring programs to evaluate adherence to FAA regulations, company policies, and operational standards.
• Lead compliance reviews, audits, and assessments across maintenance, flight operations, training, and records management functions.
• Partner with operational leadership to ensure compliance requirements are effectively integrated into daily operations.
• Serve as the primary liaison with FAA representatives during inspections, audits, investigations, and regulatory inquiries.
• Develop corrective action plans and track resolution of identified compliance deficiencies.
• Prepare compliance reports and communicate findings, trends, and recommendations to management.
• Support organizational responses to regulatory findings and oversee implementation of corrective actions.
• Analyze audit findings, identify systemic issues, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Evaluate operational processes for regulatory compliance risks and recommend process improvements.
• Interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into practical operational procedures and compliance controls.
• Monitor proposed and enacted regulatory changes, evaluate business impacts, and lead implementation of required compliance actions.

Skills

FAA regulations

Compliance frameworks

Audit & investigations

Regulatory risk assessment

Analytical thinking

Communication to diverse audiences

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management or related field

Tools

SMS knowledge

Job description

Weyerhaeuser is seeking an Aviation Compliance Specialist to lead FAA regulatory compliance across flight operations, maintenance, records, and training in McMinnville, Oregon. The role reports to the Aviation Operations Manager and requires broad expertise in aviation safety and regulatory oversight.

The incumbent will develop, implement, and monitor aviation compliance programs, interpret complex rules, and guide actions with operational leaders to mitigate risk and ensure adherence to federal