Senior Aviation Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work arrangement

Comprehensive medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a Senior Aviation Regulatory Affairs Specialist to lead compliance with aviation laws, regulations, and standards. You will interpret complex rules, advise management, and manage interactions with authorities in a hybrid on-site/off-site setting.

You will monitor ICAO, SACAA, EASA, and FAA developments, develop strategies for ongoing compliance, and oversee regulatory submissions and trainings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 8+ years of experience in aviation regulatory affairs or compliance.
• Knowledge of ICAO, SACAA, EASA, FAA.
• Experience managing regulatory filings and interactions with authorities.
• Excellent analytical, research and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and advise on aviation laws and regulations from SACAA, ICAO, EASA, FAA.
• Develop and implement strategies for ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Manage regulatory submissions, applications, and reporting requirements.
• Liaise with aviation authorities, government agencies and industry bodies.
• Conduct regulatory training for staff and provide expert guidance on compliance matters.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Aviation Management, Public Administration, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly knowledgeable and experienced Senior Aviation Regulatory Affairs Specialist to join their team in Sandton . This role is essential for ensuring the company's compliance with all aviation laws, regulations, and standards. You will be responsible for interpreting complex regulatory requirements, advising management, and managing interactions with aviation authorities. This hybrid position involves significant on-site engagement for meetings and key approvals, balanced with remote work for research, policy development, and documentation. Your expertise will guide strategic decisions and ensure the company operates within legal and ethical boundaries, contributing to its reputation and operational success in the aviation sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and advise on the implications of aviation laws, regulations, and policies from bodies like the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) .
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure ongoing compliance with all relevant aviation regulations.
• Manage all regulatory submissions, applications, and reporting requirements.
• Liaise effectively with aviation authorities, government agencies, and industry bodies on behalf of the company.
• Conduct regulatory training for staff and provide expert guidance on compliance matters.
• Monitor changes in the regulatory landscape and proactively advise on necessary adjustments to company operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Aviation Management, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in aviation regulatory affairs or compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of national and international aviation regulations (ICAO, SACAA, EASA, FAA).
• Proven experience in managing regulatory filings and interactions with authorities.
• Excellent analytical, research, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing on-site collaboration and remote analytical tasks in Sandton .

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with excellent benefits.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility and professional engagement.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and influence within the regulatory domain.
• Be a key player in navigating the complex regulatory environment of the aviation industry.