Quality Assurance and Compliance Monitoring Officer (Aviation)

TL;DR

Quality Assurance and Compliance Monitoring Officer (Aviation/Compliance): Implementing and maintaining a global Safety, Quality Assurance, and Compliance Monitoring framework for aviation training centers with an accent on regulatory adherence and audit execution. Focus on driving continuous improvement, managing regulatory approvals (ICAO, NAA), and ensuring compliance across simulator and flight training environments.

Location: Burgess Hill, United Kingdom. Must have the legal right to live and work in the UK

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in simulation and training, focused on making the world a safer place through advanced mission readiness technologies.

What you will do

• Implement and maintain a global, centralized Safety, Quality Assurance, and Compliance Monitoring framework.
• Manage regional and local Quality Management and Compliance Monitoring Systems (QMS/CMS) under Aircrew Regulations.
• Coordinate and execute the Global Annual Quality Assurance and Compliance Monitoring audit program to ensure regulatory and corporate compliance.
• Manage regulatory and industry approvals, acting as a primary point of contact for Regulatory Authorities and internal stakeholders.
• Support monthly Review Boards by monitoring performance, performing root cause analyses, and recommending corrective actions.
• Mentor local leadership and contribute to strategic planning by developing annual KPIs.

Requirements

• Experience as a qualified Quality Auditor.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Quality Management Systems such as ISO 9001, AS9100, or CMMI.
• Knowledge of aviation regulatory frameworks, including ICAO and National Aviation Authority (NAA) regulations.
• Experience analyzing complex quality, compliance, and operational issues to develop stakeholder-aligned recommendations.
• Legal right to live and work in the UK.
• Ability to travel up to 15% and work across office, airport, and training center environments.

Nice to have

• Experience in the aviation or aviation training industry.
• Previous experience in a Compliance Specialist or audit management role.
• IOSA audit experience.
• Experience establishing QMS and CMS for airlines or training organizations.
• Prior experience working as a regulator overseeing aviation organizations.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible holiday policy and flexi-time scheme.
• Private health insurance provided via BUPA and a healthcare cash plan.
• Comprehensive pension scheme and Life Assurance.
• Purpose-driven environment focused on global aviation safety.