Compliance Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
Stansted
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Aviation
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SKILLS

EASA/UK CAA Part-145 Part-66 Part CAMO Lead Auditor Microsoft Office Auditing Compliance Regulatory Authority

FULL DESCRIPTION

Compliance Engineer

On behalf of our client, a leading organisation in the aviation industry, we are currently recruiting for a Compliance Engineer to support their base maintenance activities. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic environment with a strong focus on safety, compliance and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carrying out internal Part 145 audits, including maintenance sample audits and aircraft inspections along with audits of suppliers and contracted organisations
  • Provide on-site support to the base maintenance activities in Stansted, as well as more occasional support to line station activities in Luton
  • Develop a close relationship with all responsible managers within the Part 145 organisation to promote quality and safety systems
  • Review applicable standards for each audit and prepare documentation including the updating of audit checklists
  • Support the internal approval process, including supplier audits and the issue of single event authorisations
  • Organise audit opening and closing meetings to ensure that the scope of the audit is fully understood, and findings/timescales and corrective/preventive actions are agreed/fully understood
  • Maintain an effective working relationship with the Regulatory Authority
  • Maintaining accurate and up to date information within the departmental quality databases and KPI’s
  • Review maintenance organisation audit trends and recommend appropriate actions
  • Supporting the certifying staff authorisation process

Candidate Requirements

  • Possession of a recognised Lead Auditor qualification or have the ability to work towards achieving this
  • Excellent working knowledge of EASA/UK CAA Part-145 & Part-66 along with knowledge of Part CAMO
  • A proven track record in building strong working relationships with customers (internal & external)
  • Good computer skills with working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programmes, particularly Excel
  • Ability and willingness to travel throughout the UK and overseas
  • Right to work in the UK

Why Work with [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]?

At [Employer hidden], we specialise in aviation recruitment across engineering services and training to airlines, MROs and OEMs, leasing and asset management companies, and component overhaul organisations. With deep industry knowledge and a global network, we match the right talent to the right roles — contract or permanent.

  • Industry-leading compliance support
  • Fast onboarding and documentation assistance
  • Dedicated recruitment consultant
  • Placements across the globe
  • Extensive experience and knowledge of the aviation sector

How to Apply

Submit your up-to-date CV, along with copies of right to work documents to [contact hidden].

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