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.

Eaton's Aerospace Group is currently seeking a FAA Repair Station leader to oversee all quality aspects of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), ensuring compliance, continuous improvement, safety, and consistency across Eaton’s global repair station activities.

This is a newly created leadership role is perfect for someone who is passionate about aviation regulatory compliance, team leadership, people development and business growth. The ideal candidate will bring deep aerospace MRO expertise, a proven ability to lead complex, multi-region operations, and the vision and execution capability to transform geographically distributed businesses into one integrated global enterprise.

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. This role provides continuous oversight of Eaton’s repair stations to support accountable managers’ compliance with all applicable aviation regulations, customer requirements, and internal policies.

• 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.

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

• 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 the 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.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a quality, manufacturing, or continuous improvement role subject to FAA, EASA,…