Manager Aviation Compliance & Assurance

About the role

The Manager, Aviation Compliance & Assurance is responsible for establishing, safeguarding and continuously maturing Etihad's aviation compliance and assurance framework across aviation security and airport operations. The role provides independent, risk‑informed assurance to executive leadership that security controls, investigations, standardisation and corrective‑action programmes are effective and aligned with regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Design, maintain and evolve Etihad’s Aviation Compliance & Assurance Framework in line with GCAA CAR Part VII, ICAO Annex 17, IATA, IOSA/ISAGO and the Etihad Aviation Security Programme.
• Own the strategic roadmap for compliance and assurance, advancing capability, technology, analytics and industry benchmarking.
• Lead the annual compliance and assurance programme, overseeing audits, inspections, tests and exercises across Etihad stations, start‑up operations and third‑party service providers.
• Govern AVSEC investigations, ensuring consistent methodology, evidence standards, independence and regulatory compliance.
• Review and approve investigation reports, audit findings and root‑cause analyses before escalation to executive management and regulators.
• Represent Etihad with GCAA, foreign regulators, ICAO, IOSA and ISAGO audit teams, managing responses to external findings.
• Drive standardisation of AVSEC policies, procedures, manuals and station SOPs, ensuring operational compliance.
• Maintain the Compliance Risk Register and assurance reporting framework, using data and trend analysis to identify emerging risks.
• Oversee enterprise‑wide corrective and preventive action (CAPA) programmes, ensuring timely closure of findings.
• Lead, develop and calibrate Compliance Managers, auditors and investigators, embedding best practice and quality standards.

Required profile

• Proven experience in aviation security compliance and assurance.
• Strong knowledge of GCAA CAR Part VII, ICAO Annex 17 SARPs, IATA standards and IOSA/ISAGO requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead audits, investigations and corrective‑action programmes.
• Experience interacting with regulatory authorities such as GCAA, ICAO and international audit teams.

Required skills