Senior Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Listed on 2026-07-30
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Engineering
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Environmental Compliance & Protection
Sr. Regulatory Compliance Specialist
The Sr. Regulatory Compliance Specialist is a liaison between the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Alaska Airlines Maintenance and Engineering (M&E) division to ensure the highest standards of Airworthiness are maintained. As an individual contributor, the Sr. Regulatory Compliance Specialist is a subject matter expert in the development and implementation of an integrated, comprehensive Safety Management System (SMS) for the M&E division incorporating procedures to identify and maintain compliance with current safety-related legal, regulatory, and statutory requirements.
KeyDuties
Exercises considerable judgement to liaise between the FAA and Alaska's M&E division to ensure regulatory compliance
Research to provide explanations to Federal Aviation Regulations, regulatory policies and procedures to ensure compliance with internal and external standards and controls
Acts as a subject matter expert in analyzing regulations to make recommendations to M&E leadership to support compliance with aviation industry and FAA regulatory standard
Conducts quality compliance review of Self Disclosures and Compliance Actions and analyze corrective actions and process improvements in response to review findings
Partners and coordinates with legal department to identify potential risk and other matters, including assistance with civil penalty mitigation
Assists in overseeing SMS for the M&E division to ensure it incorporates procedures to identify and maintain compliance with current safety-related legal, regulatory, and statutory requirements
Supporting liaison between M&E division and all other division within Alaska airlines supporting compliance with our SMS program
Job-Specific Experience, Education & SkillsRequired
A minimum of 4 years of aviation airworthiness regulatory compliance experience or related area.
Bachelor's degree or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
Effective communication skills (e.g., verbal, written, and listening).
Detail-oriented and highly organized, with ability to multi-task and work independently with limited guidance in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Minimum age of 18.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Preferred
Airframe and Power Plant license
Job-Specific Leadership ExpectationsEmbody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.
Salary Range$99,850 -- $149,800 / year
Total RewardsAlaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.
Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air
Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
Generous 401k match program
Annual bonus plans
Generous holiday and paid time off
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