Compliance investigator

Compliance Investigator (x2)Oxford - Hybrid (3 days onsite minimum)12-month contract | £24.89 per hour PAYE / £33.29 per hour UmbrellaAbout 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 doingCompliance investigations & root cause analysis

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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