Director - Ethics and Compliance

Airbus – Equal Opportunity Employer

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Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry, 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, drive awareness of Airbus’ values and adherence to the expectations and controls that provide the foundation of our success, and support the significant expansion underway at the facility.

The position reports directly to Airbus’ North American Head of E&C based in Metro‑DC and integrates with the MMS Senior Leadership Team.

• 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 five volunteer Ethics & Compliance Representatives (ECRs), part of a regional network growing to over 300 ECRs worldwide, and coordinate relevant aspects of annual performance reviews.
• Serve as an E&C role model, spokesperson and liaison to employees and other stakeholders across the Airbus organization.

• 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 as appropriate.
• Evaluate evidence critically and unemotionally, remaining open to reconsidering whether it may be misleading.
• Assist with litigation matters, including issuance of litigation holds and 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.

• 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 sponsor ships.
• 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 work streams, 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 to support decisions and enable guidance and training to end‑users.
• Contribute to the North American One Roof team’s objectives by completing tasks, meeting deadlines, and achieving results.

• Bachelor’s degree from a U.S. accredited university (or equivalent).
• Law degree (Juris Doctor) from a qualified U.S. institution, or equivalent legal training, preferred.

• 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 with significant exposure to a fast‑paced…