Deputy Head of Safety & Compliance

Our client, a well-known commercial airline company, is seeking to recruit an experienced aviation professional for the position of Deputy Head of Safety & Compliance.

The role supports the Head of Safety & Compliance in maintaining full regulatory compliance within an EASA-regulated and IOSA environment. The selected candidate must be capable of immediate operational deployment with minimal onboarding. 

Responsibilities:

• Support the Head of Safety & Compliance in maintaining the Compliance Monitoring Programme in accordance with EU Regulation 965/2012 (Air OPS), EU Regulation 1321/2014 (Part-CAMO / Part-145), and IOSA Standards. 
• Plan, coordinate and conduct internal and external compliance audits across operational departments. 
• Develop and maintain audit plans and audit checklists. 
• Monitor and ensure timely closure of audit findings and corrective actions. 
• Oversee compliance of contracted and subcontracted organisations. 
• Liaise with the Competent Authority during regulatory surveillance activities. 
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure appropriate internal dissemination. 
• Support operational risk oversight and Safety Management System activities. 
• Assist in safety data monitoring, occurrence reporting oversight, and trend analysis. 
• Maintain compliance and safety documentation and support governance meetings (SRB/MRB). 

Requirements:

• Proven experience in Compliance Monitoring or Safety role within an EASA AOC environment. 
• Strong working knowledge of EU Regulation 965/2012 and EU Regulation 1321/2014. 
• Working knowledge of Occurrence Reporting requirements. 
• Working knowledge of IOSA Standards (Preferred) 
• Demonstrated audit experience and management of corrective actions. 
• Experience with Flight Operations audits will be considered an asset. 
• Experience liaising with aviation authorities. 
• Solid understanding of Safety Management Systems and risk assessment principles. 
• Fluent in English (written and spoken). 
• Proficient in MS Office applications. 
• Strong analytical, reporting, and organisational skills. 
• High level of integrity and professional judgement. 

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours. 
• Health insurance coverage

Please note that, as part of the recruitment process, a candidate profile will be created for you on the AIMS Malta platform (https://www.aims-malta.com/). By applying for this position, you consent to your information being stored and processed on this platform for the purpose of evaluating your application.

Job Ref: 1043