Director - Ethics and Compliance

Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry. We are a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We aim for a better-connected, safer and more prosperous world.

Airbus Americas seeks a Director of Ethics & Compliance (E&C) to serve as the on-site E&C leader at its Mobile Manufacturing Site (MMS) located in the Gulf Coast Region of Alabama. This high-profile role requires a hands-on approach to integrate E&C into daily manufacturing operations, ensuring the highest standards of integrity. The Director will lead the E&C function at the MMS, driving awareness of Airbus' values and adherence to the expectations and controls that provide the foundation of our success. The position is particularly important given the significant expansion underway at the facility. Joining a small team making a big impact, the position directly reports to Airbus' North American Head of E&C based in Metro-DC. The candidate will be challenged from Day 1 to demonstrate leadership, build positive relationships and contribute to achieving program goals by learning, adapting and driving Airbus' Culture of Compliance through processes, tools and training at the site and across North America.

The E&C Director will join peers as part of the MMS Senior Leadership Team (SLT), providing counsel and assistance to the Head of Site, as well as leaders from Human Resources, Finance, Procurement, IM and Security - all with a goal of mitigating risk, ensuring effective controls, and helping the team grow and prosper.

Finally, success in the position requires building trustful relationships with E&C colleagues in Europe and across the globe. In this context, the ideal candidate will combine high integrity and discipline with flexibility and enthusiasm to positively influence Airbus' future.

Primary Responsibilities:

Leadership & Culture

Lead the cultural integration of ethics and compliance at the MMS, ensuring a visible, respected, and approachable E&C presence within a dynamic, technical manufacturing environment.

Demonstrate an authentic and positive mindset, good judgment and confidence to encourage approachability and gain trust.

Integrate into the MMS SLT by demonstrating value to the Site Head and his/her direct reports.

Lead, mentor, and manage the team of 5 volunteer Ethics & Compliance Representatives (ECRs), part of a ~30-person Regional Network, growing to over 300 ECRs worldwide, including - in cooperation with the ECRs' managers - relevant aspects Page 2 of annual performance reviews.

Serve as an E&C role model, spokesperson and liaison to employees and other stakeholders across the Airbus organization.

Risk & Investigations

Proactively analyze site-specific compliance risks, particularly concerning manufacturing operations, and develop concrete, actionable mitigation strategies for the Site Head and SLT.

Lead internal investigations of alleged Compliance violations, partnering with HR, Legal and other functions, where helpful.

Evaluate evidence critically and unemotionally, and remaining open to reconsidering whether it may be misleading.

Assist with litigation matters, including the issuance of litigation holds and/or responses to subpoenas.

Guide professionals at AAI and its affiliated entities on conducting Internal Control Self-Assessments and serve as a focal point for internal and external audits and subsidiary Fit-Checks.

Program Management

Oversee and make timely, informed decisions on the E&C compliance program, including due diligence for third-party engagements, conflict of interest disclosures, and requests for gifts, hospitality, and sponsorships.

Promptly and professionally respond to requests from various stakeholders, including AAI Leadership, the Office of General Counsel, Compliance Committees, and Internal and External Auditors.

Define, track, and report on key E&C metrics and workstreams, consistently seeking to improve the clarity and usefulness of E&C reporting to stakeholders.

Scrutinize Airbus' Directives, Methods and Guidelines to ensure alignment and coordination on implementing processes and procedures.

Become proficient with Airbus' electronic tools and process flow management in support of decisions, as well as to enable guidance and training to end-users. As part of Airbus' OneTeam culture, contribute to the North American OneRoof team's objectives by completing tasks, meeting deadlines, and achieving results.

Qualified Experience / Skills / Training:

Education:

Bachelor's degree from a US accredited university (or equivalent)

Law degree (juris doctorate) from a qualified US institution, or equivalent legal training, preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of 10 years of progressive professional experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial enterprise.

At least 3 years in a dedicated Compliance leadership role and significant exposure to a fast-paced manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.

Demonstrable experience implementing processes and controls in E&C, export control, regulatory, quality, finance, audit, corporate or a related discipline.

Licensure/Certifications:

Professional certification such as a Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) or paralegal certificate is welcome but not mandatory.

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

Unequivocal standards regarding ethics, integrity and fairness.

Ability to manage projects by applying consistent and clear communications.

Skilled at prioritizing tasks, increasing efficiency, and maintaining structure throughout the workday.

Capability to write well; expressing concepts clearly and succinctly, and in a logically organized manner, whether in memos, investigation reports or Google Slides presentations.

Commitment to deliver work product of the highest quality reflecting attention to detail throughout.

Responsive, proactive and able to meet deadlines.

Self-confidence to proactively reach and positively influence stakeholders.

Unwavering commitment to trust and discretion in handling highly confidential and sensitive information, particularly during internal investigations.

Ability to work autonomously and withstand pressure from colleagues, supervisors and the clock.

Humility to seek help when confronted with new or unusual circumstances, or upon recognizing a mistake.

Able to think creatively regarding E&C Program implementation, messaging and training.

Technical Systems Proficiency:

Able to navigate and leverage the opportunities of Google Suite

Able to learn and effectively use the Airbus suite of E&C-related disclosure and approvals tools.

Travel Required:

Occasional travel will be expected; no more than 20% of the time.

Eligibility:

Authorized to work in the US.

National Security Clearance(s): None

Decision Making, Complexity:

Demonstrating consistent good judgment

Making effective decisions in the face of ambiguous or incomplete facts

Analyzing situations and thoughtfully determining root-causes; distinguishing between cause and effect

Proactively providing helpful, creative solutions to difficult problems

Demonstrated mental fortitude and resilience to maintain composure and principled positions when faced with pressure or criticism from all levels of the organization.

Committing and sticking to principled positions, even when unpopular

Evaluating evidence critically and unemotionally, and remaining open to reconsidering whether it may be misleading.

Organizational information:

Direct Reports:

Exempt: 0

Non-exempt: 0

Job Dimensions, Contributions to Success:

The candidate is expected to become a respected leader at the MMS, recognized for their honesty, integrity, intelligence and contribution

The role offers direct, high-level exposure to the MMS Site Head, the MMS Senior Leadership Team (SLT), and Airbus Americas Leadership, providing a platform to directly influence business decisions and culture. The work is endless, the expectations are high; and the exposure is comprehensive.

Nature of Contacts:

Consistent exchange with the HO Site and the MMS SLT, providing relevant data and advocating for E&C, while improving knowledge of the issues facing Operations

Regular exposure to the Airbus Americas SLT, including presentations to the Ethics, Procedure, Investigations and Culture (EPIC) Committee

Direct partner with Employee Relations, Labor Counsel, the HO HR and HRBPs

Daily representation to, and of, employee clients - on the floor and in corporate offices - as a manifestation of our Culture of Compliance

Frequent confidential and sensitive fact-finding contact with employees alleged to be in involved in non-compliant behavior or potentially being witnesses thereto

Constant interaction