EASA Aviation Safety & Compliance Engineer 80–100%

Das ist der Job

Established in 1969, ZIMEX has continuously delivered specialised worldwide remote field operations.

Darum lohnt es sich

With around 250 employees, we operate and maintain a modern fleet of turboprop aircraft under European EASA Aviation Standards.

Major petroleum industry companies, international humanitarian organizations, governments, UN agencies, express cargo and mail customers rely on the proven professionalism, extensive aviation know-how, in‑house spare parts logistics, excellent safety record and high dispatch reliability of ZIMEX.

Based in Switzerland, the ZIMEX Group holds a Swiss Air Operator Certificate, owns a Maintenance Repair Facility and an Aviation Training Organization. EASA Aviation Safety & Compliance Engineer We are looking for a proactive and hands‑on EASA Aviation Safety & Compliance Engineer to support our operational environment in Glattbrugg.

In this role, you will play an active part in upholding and advancing our Safety Management System (SMS) and Compliance Monitoring System (CMS) – working across all operational areas and contributing to a strong, proactive safety culture.

This is a hands‑on position suited to someone who thrives in a regulated environment and is eager to grow their expertise across the full breadth of an integrated aviation organisation. Support safety and compliance activities across AOC, ATO, CAMO and Part‑145. Conduct and follow up internal audits, inspections and compliance reviews.

Monitor compliance with EASA, authority and internal requirements. Support occurrence reporting, investigations, risk assessments and corrective actions. Maintain manuals, procedures, records and action trackers. Prepare safety and compliance reports, SPI / KPI trends and management review input.

Assist during authority, customer and external audits. Promote safety culture and continuous improvement across operational departments. Travel occasionally as required for audits and operational support. Degree, diploma or equivalent experience in Aviation, Engineering, Safety, Quality or a related field.

Strong interest in aviation safety and EASA compliance. Basic understanding of AOC, ATO, CAMO or Part‑145 is desirable. Experience in auditing, compliance monitoring, SMS or occurrence reporting is an advantage. Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills. Fluent in English; German, French or other languages are an advantage.

Good MS Office skills; experience with reporting or quality systems is a plus. Previous exposure to Power Automate, Power BI, SharePoint, but not essential. What we offer A genuine opportunity to develop practical, cross‑functional experience within a fully integrated, EASA‑regulated aviation environment.

Broad exposure across AOC, ATO, CAMO and Part‑145 – giving you a rare, holistic view of aviation safety and compliance. Close mentoring and day‑to‑day guidance from seasoned safety and compliance professionals.

A solid launchpad for a long‑term career in aviation safety, compliance, quality assurance or airworthiness – with real responsibilities from the start. #J-18808-Ljbffr