Compliance investigator
15 days ago
Didcot
Compliance Investigator (x2)Oxford - Hybrid (3 days onsite minimum)12-month contract | £24.89 per hour PAYE / £33.29 per hour UmbrellaAbout the role Guidant Global is recruiting on behalf of Airbus Helicopters UK for two Compliance Investigators to join the Compliance team at their Oxford site - home to Britain's civil helicopter hub and the world's largest helicopter manufacturer.This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in maintaining regulatory and operational compliance within a Helicopter Maintenance Repair Organisation (MRO). You'll investigate compliance-related issues, get to the root of what's really going on, and help drive the corrective and preventive actions that keep operations safe, standard-compliant, and continuously improving.What you'll be doingCompliance investigations & root cause analysis \n\n • Conduct thorough investigations into compliance-related incidents, discrepancies, and safety concerns, including MEDA investigations where required\n, • Apply Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies - such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and Fault Tree Analysis - to get to the underlying issue\n, • Identify Human Factors and Human Performance issues\n, • Spot trends and systemic issues, ensuring corrective actions are sustainable\n\n Regulatory & quality assurance \n\n • Ensure adherence to UK CAA/EASA Part 145, UK CAA/EASA Part CAMO, UK CAA/EASA Part 21G, MAA MRP145/MIL CAMO, and company-specific MRO standards\n, • Work closely with Quality Assurance teams to develop and maintain effective audit and inspection processes\n, • Support regulatory audits and coordinate responses to findings, ensuring non-conformances are resolved promptly\n\n Process improvement & risk mitigation \n\n • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve maintenance procedures and operational efficiency\n, • Recommend and implement risk mitigation strategies based on investigation findings\n, • Promote best practice in safety, human factors, and compliance monitoring\n\n Stakeholder engagement & reporting \n\n • Provide detailed investigation reports and recommendations to senior management and regulatory bodies\n, • Engage with maintenance, engineering, production, and safety teams to build compliance awareness\n, • Maintain investigation records and track corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)\n\n What we're looking forEssential \n\n • Proven experience in compliance investigations within an aviation maintenance organisation or aerospace environment\n, • Strong expertise in Root Cause Analysis and problem-solving methodologies\n, • In-depth knowledge of EASA Part 145, UK CAA regulations, and industry safety standards\n, • Knowledge of Human Factors principles, including Human Performance and limitations\n, • Ability to analyse technical documentation, maintenance records, and regulatory requirements\n, • Experience conducting audits and inspections within a maintenance organisation\n, • Excellent report writing, analytical, and presentation skills\n, • Proficiency with compliance monitoring tools, quality management systems (QMS), and data analysis software\n, • Formal training in RCA and investigative techniques\n, • Eligible for DBS Security Clearance\n\n Desirable \n\n • Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies\n, • Experience in MEDA investigations\n, • Knowledge of UK CAA/EASA Part CAMO, Part 21G, MAA regulations, MRP145, and MIL CAMO\n, • Knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100 aviation standards\n, • Certification in Aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS)\n, • Certification as an Aviation Auditor or Lead Auditor\n, • Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification\n, • Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable engaging stakeholders from technicians to senior leadership\n\n The details \n\n • Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:30-17:00 (37.5 hours per week)\n, • Contract: 12 months, with strong potential for extension\n, • Location: Oxford, hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days onsite per week\n, • IR35: Inside\n, • Security: DBS clearance required\n\n Ready to apply? If you're an experienced compliance professional with an aviation or aerospace background, we'd love to hear from you. \n Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.