Compliance Monitoring Manager – Engineering (CME)

About the Role

The Compliance Monitoring Manager – Engineering (CME) is responsible for the implementation and control of the Compliance Monitoring within the company i.e., for the definition, implementation, and compliance and monitoring of the appropriate procedures to comply with the airline quality policy.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Manage airworthiness, maintenance, and regulatory compliance to ensure K-Mile Air meets CAAT, applicable foreign aviation regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
2. Act as the primary liaison with CAAT and other aviation authorities, managing regulatory submissions, approvals, compliance matters, and nominated postholder responsibilities.
3. Establish, maintain, and oversee an independent Engineering Compliance Monitoring System, including audit programs, auditor management, follow-up actions, and timely closure of non-conformities.
4. Develop, review, and update compliance-related procedures, standards, policies, GMM and other engineering documentation, including maintenance review and related regulatory requirements.
5. Support investigations of maintenance and airworthiness occurrences, conduct safety assessments of parts and materials, approve MEL dispensations, and provide recommendations for corrective and preventive actions.
6. Evaluate and monitor Engineering suppliers, subcontractors, contractors, and outsourced quality-control activities to ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and company requirements.
7. Oversee compliance audit training, auditor qualification and professional development, conduct competency assessments and personnel authorization, and supervise Engineering Compliance Monitoring staff.
8. Coordinate with Operations Compliance Monitoring, Engineering, Safety, and other HODs to ensure effective compliance oversight and alignment across operational and engineering interfaces, including participation in the Safety Action Group (SAG).

Qualifications Requirements

• Degree in Aviation, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, engineering and/or aviation quality assurance.
• Complete the auditor training and be certified as an internal auditor or lead auditor by the company.
• Strong knowledge of Thai and International aviation regulations and standards.
• Teaching and presentation skills and effective problem solving.
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of staff across various departments.
• Strong communication, including writing proficiency in English, Thai, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Continuous Airworthiness and Aircraft Maintenance Organization.
• Able to perform under pressure in a challenging environment.
• TOEIC above 450