Manager, Regulatory Compliance

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• This position leads the Airworthiness Regulatory Compliance function within the Safety organization. The team is responsible for managing complex regulatory investigations, including Voluntary Self Disclosures (VSDs), FAA correspondence, and airworthiness-related events.
• Ensuring compliance with FAA and applicable federal regulations governing aircraft airworthiness
• Driving system-wide corrective actions that enhance safety and operational reliability
• Partnering across Technical Operations, Flight Operations, and other operational groups to strengthen compliance performance

As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced.  Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.

• Lead a team of regulatory compliance specialists that manage the end-to-end investigation process for regulatory correspondences and Voluntary Self Disclosures (VSDs) to identify contributing factors and drive innovative, system-wide solutions
• Ensure all investigations identify root causes, contributing factors, and systemic risks impacting aircraft airworthiness and operational compliance
• Oversee the development and submission of formal regulatory responses to agencies such as the FAA, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to company and regulatory standards
• Work with CASS to analyze operational and compliance data to detect trends, validate non-compliance, and identify opportunities for corrective and preventive action
• Drive implementation of system-wide corrective actions and establish monitoring mechanisms to ensure sustained compliance
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities (FAA, DOT, TSA, EPA) for airworthiness-related compliance matters
• Partner cross-functionally with Technical Operations, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Flight Operations to ensure alignment on compliance expectations and corrective solutions
• Deliver executive-level briefings on investigation outcomes, risk exposure, and compliance trends
• Promote a strong safety and compliance culture through collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement initiatives

Minimum Qualifications – Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor's degree in aviation, engineering, safety, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum of 5 years of aviation experience with exposure to airworthiness, maintenance, or regulatory compliance
• Experience supporting or managing regulatory investigations and agency correspondence

Preferred Qualifications – Education & Prior Job Experience

• Advanced degree in aviation, safety, engineering, or related field
• Familiar with 14 CFR (Parts 91, 121, 145, etc.) and airworthiness regulations
• Experience with FAA regulatory processes, including VSD programs and enforcement actions
• Experience working in unionized environments (IAM/TWU)
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Dynamic individual with strong leadership skills with the ability to be persuasive and influence others, and adapt to multiple priorities simultaneously
• Must be energized, results oriented, articulate, and possess strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to interact with numerous internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to make connections across functional areas, and understand dependencies and implications
• Ability to foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive, aligned with the strategic goals of the organization, team building, team member development, engagement, and accountability
• Ability to lead and develop team members
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment

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• Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
• Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more. 
• Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

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