Compliance investigator

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 sustainable

Regulatory & 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 promptly

Process 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 monitoring

Stakeholder 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 Clearance

Desirable

• 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 leadership

The 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 required

Ready 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.