Aviation Compliance Leadership | Export Controls & Customs
| Job Type | Permanent full-time |
| Location | Dublin City Centre, Dublin |
| Area | Dublin City Centre, IE |
| Sector | Aircraft Leasing |
| Salary | bonus, pension |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Job Ref | BH2224_1766415936 |
| Job Views | 10 |
- Description
Aviation Compliance Leadership | Export Controls & Customs | Dublin
A high-profile aviation platform is seeking an accomplished International Trade Compliance leader to shape and oversee its global export control and customs operations. Operating within a highly specialised aviation niche, this organisation offers a fast-paced, international environment where compliance expertise directly supports complex, cross-border transactions.
This is a strategic, customer-facing leadership role with high visibility across the business. You will work closely with Legal, Technical, Commercial, and Operations teams, providing expert guidance across a diverse and technically complex aircraft portfolio.
The Opportunity
You will lead the development and execution of the company’s export control and customs compliance framework, ensuring regulatory alignment across the movement of aircraft, engines, and parts globally. The role offers meaningful influence over compliance strategy, risk mitigation, and operational best practice.
Key Responsibilities
Lead global export control and customs compliance across the aircraft portfolio
Screen assets and transactions for military or dual-use classification
Advise internal stakeholders on licensing requirements and regulatory obligations
Manage export and customs licences, authorisations, and approvals across jurisdictions
Monitor international trade regulations and implement updated compliance practices
Liaise with global authorities, advisors, and external partners to secure approvals
Act as the internal subject matter expert on compliance risk and mitigation
Collaborate closely with senior leaders across legal, technical, and operations teams
About You
5+ years’ experience in export control, customs compliance, or international trade
Background in law, international studies, regulatory compliance, or a related field
Strong familiarity with EU, US, and global export control regimes
Experience operating in a transactional or advisory environment
Detail-focused, commercially aware, and comfortable in a fast-moving, collaborative setting
Why Consider This Role?
High-impact leadership role within a global aviation platform
Significant exposure to international transactions and regulatory frameworks
Opportunity to shape and strengthen compliance practices at a strategic level
Collaborative culture with direct access to senior decision-makers
Application Process
If you’d like to discuss this opportunity further, please apply online or contact Karinda at GKR Search & Selection for a confidential conversation. Following your application, we may contact you regarding other roles we feel may be suitable. If you prefer not to be contacted, please let us know. For more details, refer to our privacy policy on our website.
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