Head of Export Control (d/f/m)

Job Description:

Join Satair as our Head of Export Control , a pivotal role where you will ensure our global operations comply with international laws and the Airbus Group's export control programmes. You will be critical in protecting our business from disruption, avoiding penalties, and ensuring legal security for the company and its employees.

This position offers a unique opportunity to lead and shape export compliance on a global scale, directly supporting Satair s success in international markets. As a key partner to both the business and management, you will ensure that export control measures are fully integrated into daily processes and strategic initiatives.

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.
  
• The ability to review, correct, and recommend changes to official government documentation and company reports.
  
• A 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.
  

What's in it for you

Here is a selection of some of the benefits we offer our employees. Local benefits may vary.

• 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 programs
  

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 spares parts to make the world continue flying. We are constantly taking customer experience to new levels by improving how we fulfill and deliver customers orders quickly and accurately, anywhere in the world. To meet this goal, Satair is continually striving to innovate and provide best-in-class service levels by pioneering new products and services in a fast growing business environment.

With our global functional organization spanning across 11 different sites and locations worldwide with more than 1.800 people and a turnover of $3.0 billion, you will be part of a truly global family.

Our customers have the ultimate goal to operate their fleet and our Airbus aircraft safely, efficiently in a cost-time-quality effective manner and of course with the expected comfort level for their customers. We at Satair do everything to support our customers in this.

If you want to know more about our business, have a closer look at our website or check out our SATAIR Youtube Channel at !

Come on board and join us at Satair, an Airbus Services Company

Please send us your application as soon as possible to get the opportunity to become part of an exceptional global team!

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
Airbus Operations GmbH

Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Leadership

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