Remote Senior Aviation Compliance Lead

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Annual leave

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aviation Compliance Manager to lead our remote compliance program. You will develop and oversee the entire compliance framework, conduct audits, and liaise with regulators to ensure adherence to SACAA, EASA, ICAO standards.

The role requires strong knowledge of aviation law, SMS, and QMS, plus the ability to train staff and manage audits from a remote setting. A robust, global perspective will be essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive aviation compliance experience.
• Deep knowledge of international and South African aviation regulations, standards and best practices.
• Experience implementing SMS and QMS.
• Proven ability to conduct effective audits and investigations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage comprehensive aviation compliance programs and policies.
• Conduct internal audits and assessments of procedures to ensure conformity with regulations (SACAA, EASA, ICAO).
• Monitor regulatory changes and update compliance strategies accordingly.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and facilitate inspections.
• Oversee SMS and QMS implementation and maintenance.
• Deliver training on aviation compliance, safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Auditing

SMS expertise

QMS experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Aviation Management

ISAGO / IOSA certification

Tools

Compliance software

Digital audit tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aviation Compliance Manager to lead our remote compliance program. You will develop and oversee the entire compliance framework, conduct audits, and liaise with regulators to ensure adherence to SACAA, EASA, ICAO standards.

The role requires strong knowledge of aviation law, SMS, and QMS, plus the ability to train staff and manage audits from a remote setting. A robust, global perspective will be essential.