Regulatory Compliance Principal

Role Overview

• Reporting to the Sr. Director of Safety Assurance, the Regulatory Compliance Principal is specifically responsible for the conduct of activities pertaining to the continued certification of the Aireon ATS Service, and Aireon as an Air Navigation Services Provider (ANSP) by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
• The Regulatory Compliance Principal plays an integral role in ensuring Aireon’s continued compliance with EASA regulations, facilitating appropriate communication with EASA on matters relating to certification, compliance monitoring and response, and shaping Aireon’s position with regards to future EASA NPAs on existing or proposed regulations that may affect Aireon.
• Through their close interaction with other safety & compliance professionals, the Regulatory Compliance Principal will ensure that the application of, and compliance with, all enterprise level policies and procedures as applied within Aireon, are consistent with regulatory requirements, and ensure that the Regulatory Requirement project on JIRA is regularly reviewed and updated accordingly.
• Ensure that Aireon’s continued compliance with EASA regulations (specifically EU 2017/373) is correctly documented through the JIRA project, reviewed and modified as needed, ensuring evidence statements accurately reflect demonstration of compliance and are updated in accordance with identified changes.
• Provide appropriate level oversight and guidance of Part-IS implementation (EASA Regulation (EU) 2022/1645) and assist in the development of the DPO certification application (EASA Regulations (EU) 2023/1769 and 2023/1768.).
• Ensure that procedures and documentation are compliant with international standards and regulations as defined by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), National Supervisory Authorities (NSA) and others as appropriate.
• Proactively assess and prepare a consequent proposed position statement for Aireon regarding any EASA notices of proposed amendment (NPAs) or other affecting regulatory changes. Thereafter lead any agreed activity in response to such NPAs.
• In conjunction with the Aireon QA team, manage and perform internal aviation safety audits against identified regulations both within Aireon and across our contracted services, encouraging partnerships with international air navigation service providers and other aviation stakeholders.
• Deliver safety and quality audit training to Aireon Team personnel when requested.
• Promote a strong safety culture in leading by example.
• Oversee the design and test methodologies to assure these are fit for purpose and deliver appropriate evidence to support compliance.
• Represent Aireon at various decision-making forums when requested.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree, or professional equivalent, in an aviation related field, aviation safety management, quality management, systems engineering or aeronautical engineering
• Minimum of ten years background in a highly regulated environment such as an air traffic management safety program or air traffic surveillance technology area within an ANSP or Airline Operator, Regulator or NSA, with practical experience of ADS-B and/or Mode S a definite advantage
• Detailed knowledge of EU Aviation Safety Regulation and its application
• Detailed understanding of Risk Management and its importance to safety
• Previous experience in software assurance standards and methodologies (i.e. RTCA DO-278A, RTCA DO-178 or the European equivalents), specifically assurance derivation, integration and test
• Audit techniques certification completion or lead auditors’ qualification, reinforced with experience on the lead and conduct of audits
• Highly knowledgeable in international aviation regulations (specifically European Commission Regulation No 2017/373)