Aviation Safety, Security, Quality & Compliance Expert

Job description

Seeking an experienced Aviation Safety, Security, Quality & Compliance Expert to ensure the organization meets all applicable aviation regulatory requirements and maintains high standards of safety, security, and quality. The role leads audits, strengthens compliance frameworks, and gives leadership clear visibility of compliance performance and regulatory risk. Key duties include ensuring compliance with applicable aviation regulations and standards including [GCAA / GACA], ICAO SARPs (including Annex 17 and Annex 19), and other relevant authority requirements. Supporting and strengthening the Safety Management System (SMS), Aviation Security Programme, and Quality Management System. Planning and conducting compliance audits, inspections, and gap assessments across operations, tracking findings through to closure. Developing and monitoring corrective and preventive action plans (CAPA), including root cause analysis. Developing, reviewing, and updating policies, procedures, manuals, and compliance frameworks in line with regulatory changes. Identifying, assessing, and managing aviation safety, security, and regulatory risks, maintaining related risk registers. Designing compliance reporting, dashboards, KPIs, and performance analysis for senior management and regulators. Acting as a point of contact with regulatory authorities during audits, inspections, certifications, and approvals. Supporting incident and occurrence investigations, trend analysis, and lessons-learned processes. Delivering awareness and training on safety, security, quality, and compliance requirements. Monitoring regulatory developments and advising on their impact on the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Engineering, Aviation Safety or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in aviation safety, security, quality and/or regulatory compliance, with an airline, airport, MRO, air navigation service provider or civil aviation authority
• Strong working knowledge of ICAO standards, SMS, aviation security programmes and [GCAA / GACA] regulations
• Proven experience leading compliance audits, gap assessments and corrective action programmes
• Experience developing policies, procedures and compliance frameworks
• Strong skills in compliance reporting, KPI design and performance analysis
• Excellent communication skills and experience dealing with regulators and senior stakeholders
• Arabic language skills an advantage
• Preferred certifications: ICAO SMS or Aviation Security (AVSEC) qualifications
• Lead Auditor certification (ISO 9001 or equivalent)
• IATA certifications (e.g. IOSA / ISAGO auditor) or equivalent

Skills