Aviation Compliance Specialist

About the role

The Aviation Compliance Specialist serves as the organization's subject matter expert on FAA regulations applicable to company operations. They develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures, standards, and best practices that support regulatory adherence. They design and execute internal compliance monitoring programs to evaluate adherence to FAA regulations, company policies, and operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the organization's primary subject matter expert on FAA regulations applicable to company operations.
• Develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures, standards, and best practices that support regulatory adherence.
• Design and execute internal compliance monitoring programs to evaluate adherence to FAA regulations, company policies, and operational standards.
• Lead compliance reviews, audits, and assessments across maintenance, flight operations, training, and records management functions.
• Partner with operational leadership to ensure compliance requirements are effectively integrated into daily operations.
• Serve as the primary liaison with FAA representatives during inspections, audits, investigations, and regulatory inquiries.
• Develop corrective action plans and track resolution of identified compliance deficiencies.
• Prepare compliance reports and communicate findings, trends, and recommendations to management.
• Support organizational responses to regulatory findings and oversee implementation of corrective actions.
• Analyze audit findings, identify systemic issues, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Evaluate operational processes for regulatory compliance risks and recommend process improvements.
• Interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into practical operational procedures and compliance controls.
• Monitor proposed and enacted regulatory changes, evaluate business impacts, and lead implementation of required compliance actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Aviation Maintenance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent aviation compliance experience will be considered.
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in aviation regulatory compliance, quality assurance, aviation maintenance records, flight operations compliance, or related aviation regulatory functions.
• Advanced knowledge of FAA regulations, compliance frameworks, recordkeeping requirements, and regulatory oversight processes.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting regulatory requirements and implementing compliance programs and procedures.
• Experience conducting compliance audits, investigations, risk assessments, and corrective action management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to communicate complex regulatory requirements to diverse audiences and influence compliance outcomes across the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• FAA regulatory compliance, quality assurance, or aviation safety management experience.
• Experience supporting Part 91, Part 133, Part 135, or Part 137 operations.
• Experience serving as a primary point of contact during FAA audits, inspections, or regulatory reviews.
• Knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS), risk management methodologies, and compliance monitoring systems.
• Experience developing compliance training programs and operational procedures.

Benefits

• Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.
• Comprehensive employee benefits plan including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution.
• Other benefit options such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Personal volunteerism, diversity networks, mentoring, and training and development opportunities.
• 401(k) plan with a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.
• 3 weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment.
• Eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours.

About Weyerhaeuser

We believe trees are a remarkable resource that can and should be managed responsibly to make a range of products that meet human needs, while also providing recreation, wildlife habitat, and other important ecosystem benefits. For more than a century, we've been taking care of forests to make life better. We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us. Find out more about Weyerhaeuser at www.weyerhaeuser.com and learn our Story here: https://youtu.be/c2R_lQ7wo0A.