Head of Export Control (d/f/m), Hamburg

Airbus is a leading aircraft manufacturer with the most modern and comprehensive family of airliners on the market, ranging in capacity from 100 to more than 500 seats. Airbus champions innovative technologies and offers some of the world’s most fuel efficient and quiet aircraft. Airbus has sold over 13.800 aircraft to more than 360 customers worldwide. Airbus has achieved more than 8,000 deliveries since the first Airbus aircraft entered into service. Headquartered in Toulouse, France.

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.