Director of Regulatory Compliance

Job overview

The Director of Regulatory Compliance role is onsite in Ankeny, IA. Compensation is not specified. The director leads Exec 1 Aviation's Federal Aviation Administration regulatory compliance under 14 CFR Part 135. The role maintains regulatory readiness by managing FAA-facing compliance, manuals, audits, and required reporting. It coordinates with safety, training, maintenance, and flight operations leadership so compliance is integrated across the operation.

What you'll do

• Serve as primary FAA contact for certification, inspection, and compliance
• maintain and defend the Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate, OpSpecs, and MSpecs
• monitor regulatory changes and implement policy updates
• represent the company during FAA audits
• oversee safety and training compliance
• maintain required manuals and document control
• oversee DOT/FAA drug and alcohol testing
• conduct internal audits and mock inspections
• manage incident and accident reporting to the FAA and NTSB
• partner with Maintenance, Flight Operations, and Safety leadership.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of regulatory compliance

ankeny ia

exec 1 aviation

part-time

faa compliance

14 cfr part 135

faa liaison

air carrier certificate

opspecs

internal audits

safety management system

aviation leadership

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Part 135 aviation regulatory, safety, or FAA-facing leadership experience is preferred, as are current knowledge of 14 CFR Part 135, prior operations/safety/chief pilot leadership, and familiarity with IS-BAO, ARGUS, or Wyvern audit standards.

About the employer

Exec 1 Aviation is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation. Sector: 48.