Part 145 Compliance Engineer/Part 147 Deputy Quality Manager

We are seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Part 145 Compliance Engineer / Part 147 Deputy Quality Manager to support the Compliance Monitoring Manager with the day-to-day running of the Compliance Department.

The role involves supporting compliance activities, maintaining regulatory standards and working closely with internal teams and customers. The successful candidate will have strong communication and IT skills, a working knowledge of Part 145, Part 147, Part M and Part 66 regulations, and the ability to work confidently both independently and as part of a team.

Responsible for:

• Plan, schedule, and conduct internal and external Compliance audits to ensure adherence to Part 145 & 147 regulations and internal procedures.
• Assist during external audits conducted by Aviation Authorities and customers, addressing findings and acting as a subject matter expert.
• Conduct vendor and supplier audits to ensure they meet the company’s approved vendor requirements and aviation safety standards.
• Lead and facilitate investigations into compliance non-compliances and maintenance events using tools such as 5 Whys and MEDA.
• Track, manage, and verify the implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions arising from audits or occurrence reports.
• Identify trends in compliance data and collaborate with the maintenance & training teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in the drafting, reviewing, and updating of the Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE), Maintenance Training Organisation Exposition (MTOE), Management System Procedures, and related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure accurate management and archiving of compliance documentation, maintenance records, training records and authorisation paperwork.
• Evaluate and process applications for certifying staff authorisations (e.g., B1, B2, Cat A) in accordance with Part 145 & 66 and company requirements.
• Evaluate and process applications for instructional staff authorisations in accordance with Part 147 and company requirements.
• Provide compliance, safety, and Human Factors training or guidance to personnel to build and improve
• Promote a proactive Just Culture, encouraging the reporting of hazards and near-misses across the hangar and line maintenance environments.

Minimum Educational Qualifications:

• EASA Part 66 B1 or Category A – Preferable
• Auditor Training – Essential
• Root Cause Analysis Training

Minimum Previous Experience:

• Minimum 5 years experience in a Part 145/Part M environment
• Proven track record as EASA B1 or Category A licensed engineer
• Previous Quality/Compliance experience in an aviation background
• Boeing, Airbus or Embraer experience would be an advantage
• Preferably from a Line Maintenance background

Other Skills:

• Good written & verbal communication skills in
• Computer literate with extensive MS Powerpoint, Excel and Word
• Have the capacity to handle a stressful environment and travel at short
• Ability to work on own initiative while remaining part of a
• Working knowledge of Part 145/147/Part M/Part 66 regulations
• Training and presentation skills would be an
• Ability to deal directly and confidently with customers/clients

Reports to: Quality Manager