Head of Compliance Monitoring

SAS - Scandinavian Airlines

Head of Compliance Monitoring overseeing auditing services and compliance activities at SAS. Leading a specialized team to maintain aviation safety and security standards.

Posted 5/11/2026full-timeSolna • 🇸🇪 SwedenLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leading a team of 15–20 dedicated auditors.
Provide scheduled and ad hoc auditing services to all of SAS.
Liaise and collaborate with relevant stakeholders across SAS to ensure the effective interfacing and implementation of Safety, Security and Compliance activities, including standards assurance and departmental oversight programmes.
Confirm Corrective Action Plans (CAPs), ensuring actions from audit findings are tracked and effectively implemented, with diligent follow up.
Prepare compliance and audit reports for management and identify trends and areas for improvement.
Participate in cross functional meetings and decision making processes to ensure consistent application and implementation of compliance standards across the group.
Manage resource planning and scheduling.
Maintain required competencies and help team members to grow professionally and in alignment with organizational goals.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Safety, Engineering, or related field.
Advanced training or certification in auditing to ISO 9001 or equivalent methodologies.
Lead Auditor training.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in quality assurance or regulatory compliance.
Concrete experience in audit and inspection roles within aviation is preferred.
Experience in planning and conducting safety, operational, or regulatory audits.
Proven experience in leadership, team management, and project coordination.
Broad understanding of IOSA standards, audit principles, and industry best practices.
Ability to oversee and manage complex audit programs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Travel Perks: Enjoy discounted travel opportunities around the world with SAS.
Health & Wellness: Access to health and wellness benefits, including a newly renovated gym with complimentary classes such as CrossFit and yoga.
Discounts: Receive discounts from a wide range of brands, as well as on transportation to and from airports, airport shops, hotels, and car rentals.
Work Environment: Our office location in Frösundavik offers a vibrant workspace with a restaurant, café, and easy access to outdoor activities in Hagaparken and Brunnsviken. Engage in running, tennis, outdoor gym sessions, kayaking, and stand-up paddling with equipment available free of charge.
Convenient Commute: Benefit from a non-stop bus service connecting our office to Solna station, and commuter trains, alongside a network of cycle paths.

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Hard Skills & Tools

auditingquality assuranceregulatory complianceISO 9001audit principlessafety auditsoperational auditsregulatory auditsresource planningCAP tracking

Soft Skills

leadershipteam managementproject coordinationcollaborationcommunicationdecision makingprofessional developmentorganizational goalsstakeholder engagementtrend analysis

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation ManagementBachelor’s degree in SafetyBachelor’s degree in EngineeringLead Auditor trainingadvanced training in auditing