Senior Manager, Regulatory Compliance

Charlotte, NC

Full time

R1014419

We can’t wait to share our passion for aviation with you! Join a team that works hard, cares for each other and offers plenty of opportunities to grow.

At Piedmont Airlines, our strength is the way we deliver industry-leading service to our customers and airline partners. To continue our standard of excellence, Piedmont is seeking a motivated, reliable leader to join our team as a Senior Manager, Regulatory Compliance in our Safety Department. The primary responsibility of the position is to implement procedures to evaluate the company’s safety and security posture. The Senior Manager, Regulatory Compliance will also provide senior managers with information to assess the effectiveness of their programs, determine areas of susceptibility, and provide recommendations for improvements. The successful candidate will be able to process and analyze data to present reports in a logical manner. This position will report to the Director, Safety and Regulatory Compliance.

Essential Duties:

• Designated as the Internal Evaluation Program (IEP) Manager and maintainer of the IEP information in the Safety Policies and Procedures Manual

• Responsible for the performance, implementation of activities, and processes of the quality assurance program

• Responsible for the dissemination of relevant quality assurance risks, issues and results to management and non-management operational personnel to ensure organizational awareness

• Conduct audits; evaluate and track to completion

• Ensure communication and coordination with operational managers in the management of operational risk

• Responsible for the safety and security of operations with the authority to develop and implement corrective action as necessary to address audit findings in respective areas of operations

• Responsible for the corporate emergency response and dangerous goods programs

• Act as company liaison with the American Airlines Environmental Department

• Ensure corporate regulatory compliance levels are accurately documented and reported

• Ensure corporate regulatory compliance corrective actions and due dates are correctly documented and disseminated

• Report inadequate corrective action/response to the Vice President, Safety and Regulatory Compliance

• Responsible for the audit/evaluation preparation and coordination of International Air Transport Association (IATA), IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA), Department of Defense (DOD) and other outside regulatory agencies

• Conduct, investigate, and complete company response for security Letters of Investigation (LOI) and coordinate the corrective actions with the affected company department and regulatory agency

• Initiate amendments to the Safety Audit Program elements to ensure that systems that promote conformance to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Corporate Safety Standards are systematically evaluated

• Actively supports the company’s Safety Management System (SMS) and Security Management System (SeMS) (14CFR §5) including data trending and reporting

• Act as company liaison for emergency management contracts and communications

Job Qualifications and Competencies:

• Ability to process and analyze data to present reports in a logical manner

• General knowledge and understanding of SMS and SeMS

• Have a thorough understanding of SMS and Safety Assurance System (SAS) data collection tools (14 CFR §5)

• Have a thorough understanding of IATA, IOSA, and IOSA Standards and Recommended Practices (ISARPS)

• Extensive knowledge of company operations specifications and manuals

• Possess formal audit/auditor training certification courses, including risk management and root cause training, or have equivalent alternative operational and auditing experience

• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations, OSHA/Environmental Regulations applicable to airline industry

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hold a FAA Pilot, Mechanic, or Dispatch Certificate; or other similar aviation credentials; or a relevant undergraduate/graduate degree

• Three (3) years of civilian or military aviation experience in flight, technical operations, maintenance, ramp operations, or a combination of all

• Previous airline auditing or safety/security investigation experience

• Academic safety education or training

• Training in Safety Management System (SMS) (14 CFR Part 5)

Work Environment:

• Standard office environment, use of telephones, computers, and other office equipment

• Some travel may be required

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds

The above statements provide a brief description of the general nature of work performed and are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. Duties and expectations are subject to change as needed.

Employment is contingent upon a clear driving record, 10-year Criminal History Records Check, and drug screen as required. We also require proof of high school or GED completion. Minimum 18 years of age.

Benefit package includes paid training, holiday pay, 401(k), vacation, and family travel on the American Airlines network. Medical and dental available.

Starting Rate:

$75,000.00/Annual Salary - 110,000.00/Annual Salary (Based on locale and experience)

Piedmont Airlines, Inc. is committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and making all employment decisions based on business needs and job-related qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

I n addition to a competitive salary, we offer bonuses awarded in accordance with company policies and applicable criteria.

Job Application Deadline:

October 27, 2026

Please note that job postings expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on the day before the job application deadline. Ensure your application is submitted on time to be considered for the position.

Our team is a diverse group of people, all with a passion for aviation. We strive for excellence, and recognize that everyone – no matter which job title they hold – is responsible for our success. We celebrate our accomplishments together and learn from our mistakes. We hold each other accountable. We work as a team. We care for each other. We are Piedmont.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email us at [email protected]