Compliance Engineer

Oaklands Global Aviation & Aerospace are currently looking to recruit an experienced Compliance Engineer for a reputable MRO based in the UK. You ll play a hands-on part in maintaining and improving quality and compliance standards across base and line maintenance operations. Working closely with operational teams, you ll contribute to a proactive safety culture while ensuring regulatory compliance is consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct internal Part 145 audits, including maintenance sample checks, aircraft inspections, and supplier audits
• Provide on-site quality support to base maintenance
• Build effective working relationships across the Part 145 organisation to promote quality and safety standards
• Prepare audit documentation, review applicable regulations, and maintain audit checklists
• Support supplier approvals, internal authorisations, and single event approvals
• Lead audit opening and closing meetings, ensuring clear communication of findings and actions
• Monitor audit trends and recommend practical improvements
• Maintain quality databases and KPI reporting
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and support ongoing compliance activities
• Assist with certifying staff authorisations and wider quality initiatives

Requirements

• Recognised Lead Auditor qualification (or working towards)
• Strong working knowledge of Part-145 and Part-66, with exposure to Part CAMO
• Proven ability to build strong working relationships across teams and stakeholders
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and comfortable managing your own workload
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Flexible approach with willingness to travel within the UK and internationally

Why work with Oaklands Global?

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