Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance & Oversight
- Ensure continuous compliance with applicable aviation regulations, including CAAS Part 145, EASA Part 145, FAA Part 145, CAAC 145, CAAM 145, CAAT-145, and other relevant authority requirements.
- Oversee adherence to all regulatory requirements applicable to Singapore and export jurisdictions.
Quality and Flight Safety Management Systems
- Lead, maintain, and enhance the Management System in accordance with applicable standards (ISO9001, EN 9100/9110, and Safran/SAO standards).
- Define and deploy the local quality and Flight Safety policy in alignment with the Aftermarket Division strategy, ensuring operational integration in collaboration with the General Manager.
Audit & Compliance Monitoring
- Manage the Internal Audit Program and coordinate all external audits, including those conducted by aviation authorities, customers and certification bodies.
- Plan, conduct, and oversee internal and external audits, ensuring effective tracking and closure of findings and corrective action plans.
- Monitor compliance performance and ensure continuous readiness for regulatory inspections.
Occurrence Reporting & Investigation
- Oversee the investigation and analysis of non-conformities, occurrences, and quality events, applying structured methodologies (e.g. root cause analysis).
- Use behavioral and organizational contributors to error investigations.
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting to internal stakeholders and aviation authorities in accordance with regulatory requirements (e.g. Occurrence Reports and notifications).
Continuous Improvement
- Drive operational and quality improvements using Lean methodologies, problem-solving tools, and data-driven analysis.
- Develop and monitor corrective and preventive action plans, ensuring effective implementation and sustainability.
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Lead, mentor, and develop the local Quality and Compliance team, fostering competence, engagement, and alignment with Group best practices.
- Serve as the primary interface between the local organization, regional teams, and divisional leadership in France.
- Provide regular reporting and performance updates to the General Manager and headquarters, including key quality and compliance indicators.
- Influencing without authority – ability to challenge production, engineering or leadership where needed.
Safety Management & Culture
- Promote and embed a strong safety culture across the organization, working in close collaboration with Environment Health and Safety (EHS), Operations, and Logistics teams.
- Participate in and support crisis management activities, including product recalls, major incidents, and external communications.
External relations
- Civil aviation authorities (CAAS, EASA, FAA, UK CAA, others), Customers, airlines, OEMs, Suppliers, subcontractors, service providers, etc.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of experience in Quality or Compliance roles within the aerospace industry (maintenance, support, production, etc.)
- Degree in Engineering or a related technical field
- Strong understanding of quality/safety management systems and standards(ISO 9001, EN9100, EN9110, etc.)
- Good knowledge of Singapore regulations (CAAS) and international regulations (EASA, FAA, etc.). Experience in a Part-145 maintenance environment is essential
- Management experience, ideally in an international and multicultural environment
- Strong expertise in maintenance error investigation and structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Proven auditing capability, demonstrating objectivity, integrity, and attention to detail.
- Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive decision-making.
- Core Competencies: Leadership and team management, Decision-making and accountability, Cross-functional collaboration, Strategic thinking and continuous improvement mindset.
- Interpersonal skills: Highly organized and methodical with strong analytical and synthesis capabilities. Proactive, autonomous, and adaptable in a dynamic operational environment. Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to train and engage stakeholders at all levels. High level of integrity, vigilance, and responsiveness.
- Proficient with standard office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Some international travel may be required (France, Southeast Asia, etc.)
- Locations
- Singapore, Singapore
- Timezones
- Worldwide
- Education
- bachelor degree
- Experience
- 8+ years