CACI International

Aviation Regulatory Compliance, Lead

CACI International$86K — $181K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as aviation management or engineering
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in aviation operations or regulatory compliance
  • Minimum 5 years of experience with DoD or military aviation organizations
  • Experience with contractor-operated aviation services and government programs
  • Ability to prepare technical reports for senior leadership
  • Experience in conducting aviation compliance inspections and operational assessments

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the senior advisor for aviation regulatory compliance
  • Ensure compliance with FAA, DoD, and host nation regulations
  • Interpret aviation policies and regulatory guidance for operations
  • Monitor compliance across operations in the Indo-Pacific
  • Recommend corrective actions for compliance deficiencies
  • Support logistics and distribution missions for aviation operations
  • Evaluate airfield capabilities for operational support

Benefits

  • Opportunities for training and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Support for regulatory changes affecting aviation operations
  • Diverse and dynamic work environment within the military aviation sector
  • Regular interaction with high-level military and governmental leadership
  • Potential for impactful contributions to mission success in geographically diverse areas
Full Job Description
Job Title: Aviation Regulatory Compliance, Lead

Job Category: Aviation

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking an experiencedAviation Regulatory ComplianceLeadto serve as CACI's senior aviation regulatory compliance subject matter expert responsible for ensuring contractor-operated and contractor-supported aviation activities comply with applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Defense (DoD), International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), host nation, and Combatant Command regulatory requirements throughout the Indo-Pacific theater.The Aviation Regulatory Compliance Lead provides technicalexpertisesupporting aviation operations associated withlogisticsplatform solutions, air transportation, deployment and distribution services, aerial resupply, operational experimentation, and expeditionary aviation missions. The position ensures aviation operations are conducted safely, legally, andin accordance withestablished regulatory, contractual, and operational standards.Working closely with SOCPAC, Service Components, commercial aviation providers, host nation aviation authorities, and mission partners, the Aviation Regulatory Compliance Lead evaluates aviation compliance requirements supporting fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and unmanned aviation operations while identifying practical solutions that enable mission success across permissive, contested, and denied operational environments. The Aviation Regulatory Compliance Lead supports multiple Task Delivery Orders by providing technical oversight during operational planning, aviation mission development, platform integration, contractor aviation oversight, airfield assessments, and operational readiness activities. The position ensures aviation compliance requirements are fully integrated throughout planning, execution, sustainment, and operational support activities


Responsibilities:

Aviation Regulatory Compliance

  • Serve as the senior aviation regulatory compliance advisor supporting aviation operations.

  • Ensure compliance with FAA, DoD, ICAO, Combatant Command, and host nation aviation regulations.

  • Interpret aviation policies, regulatory guidance, and contractual requirements supporting operational execution.

  • Monitor aviation compliance across multiple operational locations throughout the Indo-Pacific.

  • Recommend corrective actions to resolve aviation compliance deficiencies and operational risks.

Aviation Operations Support

  • Support aviationlogisticsoperations, deployment and distribution missions, and aerial sustainment activities.

  • Provideregulatory guidance supporting fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and unmannedaircraftoperations.

  • Support contractor-operated aviation platforms conducting passenger, cargo, and special mission operations.

  • Coordinate aviation compliance activities supporting distributedlogisticsand expeditionary operations.

  • Evaluate operational concepts to ensure aviation regulatory compliance ismaintainedthroughout mission execution.

Airfield & Aviation Infrastructure Support

  • Support operational assessments of airfields, expeditionary landing zones, and aviation support facilities.

  • Evaluate airfield capabilities supportinglogisticsand contingency operations.

  • Coordinate aviation compliance considerations during airfield activation, expansion, and sustainment.

  • Support aviation facility planning and operational readiness initiatives.

  • Assess aviation infrastructure supporting contractor and Government aviation operations.

Aviation Risk Management & Safety

  • Identifyaviation regulatory risks associated with operational missions and recommend mitigation strategies.

  • Support aviation safety management programs and operational risk assessments.

  • Participate in mishap prevention, incident investigations, and corrective action reviews whenrequired.

  • Ensure aviation activities support missionobjectiveswhilemaintainingregulatory compliance and operational safety.

  • Promote continuous improvement in aviation compliance and operational excellence.

Operational Planning & Mission Integration

  • Support aviation planning activities for OPLANs, CONPLANs, Theater Campaign Plans, exercises, and contingency operations.

  • Coordinate aviation regulatory requirements with SOCPAC, Service Components, coalition partners, and host nation aviation authorities.

  • Participate in mission planning teams supportinglogistics, humanitarianassistance, crisis response, and operational experimentation.

  • Support integration of commercial aviation capabilities into operationallogisticsnetworks.

  • Adviseoperational leadershipregardingaviation regulatory impacts on mission planning and execution.

Contractor Oversight & Documentation

  • Review contractor aviation procedures, operating practices, and compliance documentation.

  • Support evaluation of aviation subcontractor qualifications, certifications, and operational capabilities.

  • Develop aviation compliance procedures, technical guidance, and standard operating procedures.

  • Prepare technical reports, regulatory assessments, and executive briefings supporting Government leadership.

  • Maintainaviation compliance records supporting contractual and regulatory requirements.

Training & Continuous Improvement

  • Provide aviation regulatory compliance training and technical guidance to program personnel.

  • Support internal compliance reviews, audits, and quality assurance activities.

  • Monitor regulatory changes affecting aviation operations and recommend program updates.

  • Promote best practices supporting aviation compliance, operational readiness, and mission assurance.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives enhancing aviation support capabilities.



Qualifications:

Required:

  • Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility

  • Bachelors degree in aviation management, Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aviation Safety, Aviation Operations, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

  • Relevant military aviation or Government aviation regulatory experience may be substituted for formal education requirements.

  • Minimum 8 years supporting aviation operations, aviation regulatory compliance, aviation safety, or aviation program management.

  • Minimum 5 years supporting DoD, Federal, commercial, or military aviation organizations.

  • Experience supporting contractor-operated aviation services or Government aviation programs.

  • Experience interpreting FAA regulations, ICAO standards, DoD aviation policies, and host nation aviation requirements.

  • Experience supporting aviationlogistics, deployment and distribution, or expeditionary aviation operations.

  • Experience conducting aviation compliance inspections, audits, and operational assessments.

  • Demonstrated ability to prepare technical reports and brief senior Government and military leadership.

  • Experience supporting geographically dispersed aviation operations.



Desired:

  • Masters degree in aviation management, Aerospace Engineering, Aviation Safety, Business Administration, National Security Studies, or related discipline.FAA

  • frame & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate, FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate, Air Transport Pilot (ATP), or equivalent military aviation qualifications.

  • Certified Aviation Manager (CAM), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Aviation Safety certification, or equivalent professional credential.

  • Experience supporting SOCPAC, USSOCOM, INDOPACOM, PACAF, USARPAC, Special Operations Aviation, or Geographic Combatant Commands.

  • Experience supporting contractorlogisticssupport (CLS), commercial airlift, expeditionary aviation, or contingency aviation operations.

  • Familiarity with FAA Parts 91, 121, 125, 133, 135, and 137, ICAO Annexes, DoD 4500-series transportation guidance, AFMAN aviation guidance, and applicable host nation aviation regulations.

  • Experienceutilizingaviation management systems, Safety Management Systems (SMS), Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Power BI, or aviation mission planning software.

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Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility

About CACI International

CACI International Inc is a multinational professional services and information technology company. It provides services to many branches of the federal government including defense, homeland security, intelligence, and healthcare. CACI has approximately 23,000 employees worldwide. The company's mission is to provide enterprise and mission technology services and solutions that best fit the needs of its customers. CACI has been named a Fortune World's Most Admired Company, a Washington Post Top Workplace, and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity.
Learn more about CACI International
Size
22,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$374.4 million
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+7.3%
Revenue
$5.8 billion
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