Head of Export Control (d/f/m)
Airbus Aircraft – Satair
Summary: Head of Export Control responsible for ensuring global operations comply with international laws and the Airbus Group's export control programmes. Lead and shape export compliance on a global scale, protecting the business from disruption and penalties.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement a robust global export control programme, ensuring compliance across all countries where Satair operates.
* Lead a global team of nine export control specialists located in Germany, Denmark, Singapore, and the US.
* Advise Satair and Airbus leadership on relevant export compliance issues and report any non‑compliance matters to the Satair Leadership Team (including the CEO & COO) and Airbus Group.
* Provide expert guidance and training to ensure full adherence to export regulations across all teams.
* Act as the primary consultant to management on export control matters and support operational teams in day‑to‑day compliance.
* Proactively integrate export control considerations into business decisions to address legal requirements at an early stage.
* Oversee internal audits, drive continuous improvement, and manage regular reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs) to Satair's management and Airbus.
Your Skills And Experience
* Extensive experience in export control management, with in‑depth knowledge of US (ITAR/EAR) and European regulations.
* Proven leadership skills with a talent for team development, strategic thinking, and clear communication.
* A goal‑oriented and proactive mindset with a keen eye for detail.
* Strong familiarity with operations and customer support processes in a global business.
* Ability to review, correct, and recommend changes to official government documentation and company reports.
* Solid understanding of related regulations, including trade controls, sanctions, and embargoes, as well as the implications of employing foreign nationals.
* Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
* Full professional proficiency in both written and spoken English.
Benefits
* Competitive remuneration.
* Work‑life balance: hybrid working, flex‑time, maternity/paternity leave, job sharing.
* Personal development: personalized development plans, large portfolio of learning solutions & lots of internal mobility opportunities.
* Health & wellbeing: health insurance, well‑being programmes.
About Satair
Satair offers first‑class material management solutions in the aftermarket business of the aviation industry. We are working to be the most customer‑centric organization in providing commercial aviation spare parts to keep the world flying. With a global functional organization spanning 11 sites worldwide and more than 1,800 people, we are committed to continuous innovation and best‑in‑class service levels.
Our customers aim to operate their fleet and Airbus aircraft safely and efficiently, achieving cost‑time‑quality objectives and high customer comfort. Satair supports customers in this mission.
Learn more about our business on SATAIR.com or view our YouTube channel at youtube.com/sataircompany.
We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
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Company
Airbus Operations GmbH
Employment Type
Permanent (Full‑time)
Experience Level
Professional
Job Family
Leadership
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applicants irrespective of background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.
At Airbus, we support flexible working arrangements and encourage innovative thinking.
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