Remote Aircraft Airworthiness & Compliance Lead

Placements24; Willows (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Remote work flexibility

Technology stipend for remote setup

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Airworthiness Inspector to lead virtual audits, review documentation, and assess compliance with international airworthiness regulations.

The role requires 7+ years in senior airworthiness or safety, with strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work independently from a home office. Remote collaboration tools and privacy are essential.

Qualifications

• Aviation-related degree or equivalent professional qualification (e.g., Aircraft Maintenance Engineering license, pilot license with ATPL).
• Minimum 7 years in a senior airworthiness, compliance, or safety role within aviation.
• In-depth knowledge of international airworthiness regs (e.g., EASA Part-M, Part-145, FAA FARs).
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, and compliance assessments.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex regulations and data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to present findings clearly.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a remote environment.
• Familiarity with SMS and risk management principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct remote audits and assessments of aviation organizations to ensure compliance with airworthiness directives and regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve aircraft maintenance programs, technical records, and SMS documentation.
• Analyze safety data, incident reports, and metrics to identify trends and risks relating to airworthiness.
• Develop corrective actions and continuous improvement plans for non-compliant organizations.
• Liaise with aviation authorities and client representatives to discuss audit findings and strategies.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports, audit summaries, and compliance documents for stakeholders.
• Stay current with evolving national and international airworthiness regulations and standards.
• Provide expert guidance on airworthiness best practices and regulatory interpretation.

Skills

Auditing

Regulatory compliance

Technical analysis

Communication

Remote work autonomy

SMS knowledge

Education

Aviation degree or equivalent

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license

ATPL / pilot license

Tools

Office software

Audit tooling

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Airworthiness Inspector to lead virtual audits, review documentation, and assess compliance with international airworthiness regulations.

The role requires 7+ years in senior airworthiness or safety, with strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work independently from a home office. Remote collaboration tools and privacy are essential.