VHR is supporting a leading aviation maintenance organisation in the search for an Aircraft Maintenance Compliance Specialist to join their Compliance & Safety team.

This role is ideal for an experienced aviation professional with a strong background in aircraft base maintenance, technical documentation, and maintenance compliance. Working closely with engineering and operational teams, you will be responsible for monitoring aircraft maintenance activities and associated packages of work, ensuring compliance with approved maintenance data, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. 

• Monitor aircraft maintenance activities and associated work package documentation during maintenance projects. 
• Ensure maintenance tasks are completed in accordance with approved maintenance manuals, technical data, and regulatory requirements. 
• Identify maintenance and documentation discrepancies and work collaboratively with operational teams to drive corrective actions. 
• Provide guidance and support on maintenance compliance requirements and documentation standards. 
• Collect, analyse, and trend compliance data to support continuous improvement initiatives. 
• Produce compliance reports and performance summaries for management review. 
• Support quality, compliance, safety, and airworthiness objectives across maintenance operations. 
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and environmental standards. 

Essential

• Minimum 5 years' experience within the aviation industry. 
• Strong background in aircraft base or heavy maintenance environments.
• Good understanding of Part-145 regulations and aircraft maintenance processes. 
• Experience working with aircraft maintenance documentation, technical records, and work packages. 
• Knowledge of Compliance Monitoring and Safety Management Systems (SMS). 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. 
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational, and analytical skills. 
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. 
• Fluent written and spoken English. 

Desirable

• EASA Part-66, UK CAA Part-66, or equivalent transferable aircraft maintenance licence preferred.
• Candidates without a licence will also be considered where they possess significant hands-on aircraft base/heavy maintenance experience.
• Previous experience as a B1 OR B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer (LAE), Aircraft Mechanic, Senior Mechanic, or Certifying Support Staff within an MRO environment.
• Exposure to Compliance Monitoring, Quality Assurance, Technical Records, Airworthiness, or Safety Management Systems would be advantageous.

• Opportunity to join a leading aviation maintenance organisation.
• Work within a safety-focused and quality-driven environment.
• Exposure to major aircraft maintenance programmes and operational compliance activities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Long-term career development opportunities within a growing aviation organisation.