Are you an experienced aviation compliance professional ready to take ownership of safety, quality and regulatory compliance at a senior level?
MPI is recruiting a Safety, Quality & Compliance Monitoring Manager (SCMM) to join a leading Part 145 maintenance organisation based at Stansted Airport. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for ensuring full regulatory compliance, driving a strong safety culture, and maintaining robust quality systems across both maintenance and FBO operations.
What you'll be doing
- Leading and maintaining the organisation’s Safety Management System (SMS) and Compliance Monitoring System
- Overseeing internal and external audits, including CAA, customer and third-party audits
- Managing non-conformities and driving corrective and preventative actions
- Ensuring compliance with CAA, Part 145 and IS-BAH standards
- Acting as a key liaison with the Accountable Manager and senior leadership team
- Managing Part 145 staff authorisations, competency records and training compliance
- Leading the annual audit programme and ensuring timely closure of findings
- Acting as Safety Manager for FBO operations under IS-BAH
- Driving continuous improvement, regulatory alignment and a strong just culture
What we're looking for
- Strong background in Part 145 aircraft maintenance environments (essential)
- In-depth knowledge of aviation regulatory frameworks (CAA / EASA / IS-BAH)
- Experience in compliance monitoring, safety management or quality leadership roles
- Recognised auditing qualification or equivalent experience
- Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to act as a trusted advisor at senior management level
- Highly organised, analytical and confident in decision-making
A Part 66 Licence (AML) and experience with audit management systems (e.g. Q-Pulse, Centrik) would be advantageous but not essential.
What's on offer?
- £75,000–£85,000 salary, depending on experience
- Monday to Friday role: 08:00–16:30
- Senior leadership position within a regulated aviation environment
- Opportunity to shape safety culture and compliance strategy
- Direct influence at Accountable Manager level
- Long-term permanent opportunity at a key UK aviation site
If you're ready to take the lead in aviation safety, compliance and quality at a senior level, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note: This is a fully on-site role at Stansted Airport (no hybrid working).
