Senior Manager of Compliance - Aerospace Global Repair Stations

Eaton’s Global Aerospace group is seeking a Sr. Manager of Compliance, Global Repair Stations. This position can be based remotely within the US. Relocation assistance is not available. Travel is expected to be around 50% on average.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $146,000 - $215,000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

This newly created leadership role is perfect for someone passionate about aviation regulatory compliance, team leadership, people development, and business growth. The Senior Manager of Compliance for Aerospace Global Repair Stations is responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining the regulatory compliance framework for Eaton’s repair stations. The role provides continuous oversight of Eaton’s repair stations to support accountable managers’ compliance with all applicable aviation regulations, customer requirements, and internal policies.

Regulatory Compliance

• Oversee and implement regulatory compliance with FAA, EASA, CAA, CAAC, AS9100, ISO
  9000, and other applicable industry and Eaton quality system standards.
• Provide expert guidance for Part 145 and 43 compliance, ensuring all maintenance practices adhere to the latest FARs, advisory circulars, and company-approved manuals.
• Monitor regulatory changes, assess their impact on operations, and support implementation of required updates.
• Maintain oversight of each repair station’s Repair Station Manual (RSM), Quality Control Manual (QCM), training manual, and associated procedures.
• Ensure Repair Station personnel have access to a current library of 14 CFR documents, including applicable CFRs, FAA Airworthiness Directives, FAA Orders, FAA Notices, FAA Advisory Circulars, and other pertinent publications.
• Assure readiness for routine inspections, including regulatory agency, customer audits, and internal reviews.
• Oversee compliance with safety management system (SMS) requirements.
• Ensure site regulatory certifications are maintained.

Technical Oversight

• Provide technical guidance to inspectors, engineers, suppliers, and customers on quality and compliance matters.
• Promote compliance with the policies and procedures governing the safety management system.
• Offer input on amendments to site repair station and quality control manuals, collaborating with the Accountable Manager and Chief Inspector.
• Ensure compliance through active oversight and due diligence, conducting internal audits and surveillance of maintenance, training, record keeping, and process controls.
• Engage actively with regulatory officials and customers, demonstrating strong communication and relationship‑building skills.

Organizational Capability

• Mentor site Accountable Managers and Repair Station Managers.
• Provide training and coaching for Plant Managers and applicable plant staff to ensure awareness of compliance requirements.
• Assist accountable managers in coordinating and managing FAA inspections, customer, and other third‑party audits.
• Ensure technician training and certification meet regulatory expectations.
• Promote cross‑functional collaboration with Quality Assurance, Customer Service, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams.
• Assist with planning and overseeing internal audits and compliance surveillance activities.
• Support timely closure of audit findings and effective root cause analysis.

Basic Qualifications (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a quality, manufacturing, or continuous improvement role subject to FAA, EASA, DoD, or DOT regulations and compliance.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a business operating under FAA Part 145/43 or in a military aviation repair station environment.
• Minimum of 2 years in a direct leadership position.
• Requires access to export‑controlled information; applicant must be a U.S. person as defined by U.S. Government export regulations.

• Experience as an Accountable Manager, Quality Engineer, Repair Station Lead, or other…