Compliance investigator

Description:

Compliance Investigator (x2)

Oxford - Hybrid (3 days onsite minimum)
12-month contract | £24.89 per hour PAYE / £33.29 per hour Umbrella

About 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 doing
Compliance investigations & root cause analysis

Conduct thorough investigations into compliance-related incidents, discrepancies, and safety concerns, including MEDA investigations where required
Apply Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies - such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and Fault Tree Analysis - to get to the underlying issue
Identify Human Factors and Human Performance issues
Spot trends and systemic issues, ensuring corrective actions are sustainableRegulatory & quality assurance

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
Work closely with Quality Assurance teams to develop and maintain effective audit and inspection processes
Support regulatory audits and coordinate responses to findings, ensuring non-conformances are resolved promptlyProcess improvement & risk mitigation

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve maintenance procedures and operational efficiency
Recommend and implement risk mitigation strategies based on investigation findings
Promote best practice in safety, human factors, and compliance monitoringStakeholder engagement & reporting

Provide detailed investigation reports and recommendations to senior management and regulatory bodies
Engage with maintenance, engineering, production, and safety teams to build compliance awareness
Maintain investigation records and track corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)What we're looking for
Essential

Proven experience in compliance investigations within an aviation maintenance organisation or aerospace environment
Strong expertise in Root Cause Analysis and problem-solving methodologies
In-depth knowledge of EASA Part 145, UK CAA regulations, and industry safety standards
Knowledge of Human Factors principles, including Human Performance and limitations
Ability to analyse technical documentation, maintenance records, and regulatory requirements
Experience conducting audits and inspections within a maintenance organisation
Excellent report writing, analytical, and presentation skills
Proficiency with compliance monitoring tools, quality management systems (QMS), and data analysis software
Formal training in RCA and investigative techniques
Eligible for DBS Security ClearanceDesirable

Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
Experience in MEDA investigations
Knowledge of UK CAA/EASA Part CAMO, Part 21G, MAA regulations, MRP145, and MIL CAMO
Knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100 aviation standards
Certification in Aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS)
Certification as an Aviation Auditor or Lead Auditor
Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification
Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable engaging stakeholders from technicians to senior leadershipThe details

Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:30-17:00 (37.5 hours per week)
Contract: 12 months, with strong potential for extension
Location: Oxford, hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days onsite per week
IR35: Inside
Security: DBS clearance requiredReady to apply?
If you're an experienced compliance professional with an aviation or aerospace background, we'd love to hear from you.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy