Compliance Investigator

 


Compliance Investigator
Location: Oxford AirportContract: ContractRate: £33.29 per hour Umbrella / £24.89 per hour PAYESecurity Clearance: Eligible for SC ClearanceDrive Compliance. Improve Standards. Protect Flight Safety.
Morson Edge is recruiting a Compliance Investigator to support a leading rotary-wing Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) organisation based at Oxford Airport.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced aviation quality or compliance professional to play a key role in maintaining regulatory compliance within a highly regulated aircraft maintenance environment.Working closely with Engineering, Quality, Production and Safety teams, you'll investigate compliance-related issues, identify root causes, implement corrective actions and help drive continuous improvement across the organisation.Why Consider This Opportunity?

£33.29 per hour Umbrella / £24.89 per hour PAYEBased at Oxford AirportSupport a leading rotary-wing MRO organisationVaried role combining investigations, auditing, quality assurance and continuous improvementWork within a highly regulated aviation environmentJoin a safety-focused organisation committed to operational excellence
The Role
Reporting within the Compliance and Quality function, you will investigate compliance events, maintenance discrepancies and quality concerns to determine root causes and ensure effective corrective and preventative actions are implemented.You will also support regulatory audits, compliance monitoring activities and continuous improvement initiatives while working closely with engineering, production and safety teams to maintain the highest aviation standards.As part of the role, you'll be required to travel to other UK company sites when necessary to provide compliance support and help ensure consistent standards across the organisation.Key Responsibilities
Compliance Investigations

Conduct investigations into compliance events, maintenance discrepancies and safety concernsCarry out MEDA investigations where requiredApply Root Cause Analysis (RCA) techniques including 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams and Fault Tree AnalysisIdentify Human Factors and Human Performance issuesMonitor trends and identify recurring compliance risks
Quality & Regulatory Compliance

Ensure compliance with UK CAA/EASA Part 145, Part CAMO and Part 21G requirementsSupport compliance with MAA MRP145 and Military CAMO regulations where applicableAssist Quality Assurance teams with audits and regulatory inspectionsCoordinate responses to audit findings and non-conformancesMonitor corrective and preventative actions (CAPA)
Continuous Improvement

Recommend improvements to maintenance procedures and operational processesSupport implementation of risk mitigation strategiesPromote best practice in compliance, safety and human factors
Reporting & Stakeholder Management

Produce detailed investigation reports and recommendationsPresent findings to senior management where requiredMaintain accurate investigation records and compliance documentationWork collaboratively with engineering, production and safety teams
Essential Skills & Experience

Experience conducting compliance investigations within an aviation maintenance or aerospace environmentStrong knowledge of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologiesThorough understanding of UK CAA/EASA Part 145 regulationsKnowledge of Human Factors and Human Performance principlesExperience analysing maintenance records and technical documentationExperience conducting audits and inspectionsStrong report writing, analytical and presentation skillsExperience using Quality Management Systems (QMS) and compliance monitoring software
Desirable Experience

MEDA investigation experienceLean or Six Sigma methodologiesUK CAA/EASA Part CAMO and Part 21G knowledgeMilitary Aviation Authority (MAA) regulationsISO 9001 and AS9100 standardsAviation Safety Management Systems (SMS)Lead Auditor qualificationLean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
Qualifications
Essential

Formal training in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and investigative techniquesEligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC)
Desirable

Aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS) qualificationAviation Auditor or Lead Auditor certificationLean Six Sigma qualificationExtensive aviation compliance, investigation or audit experience
The Setting

Oxford AirportRotary-wing Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO)Quality, Compliance and Safety environmentHighly regulated aviation operationOccasional travel to other UK sites to support compliance activities
Investigate with purpose.
Improve compliance.
Help shape safer aviation operations.
If you have experience in aviation compliance, quality assurance, auditing or investigations and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.Apply now or contact Morson Edge for a confidential discussion.