Trade Compliance Specialist

Trade Compliance Specialist

Build an Aviation Career You're Proud Of

At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.

The Trade Compliance Specialist is a critical member of the trade compliance team and responsible for executing core trade compliance activities across sanctions, import, and/or export functions, with developing subject matter expertise and the ability to independently support routine compliance matters. This role provides subject matter expertise and support to business operations, reviews transactions for export control and import requirements, and helps maintain effective internal program controls across assigned businesses and locations.

The Trade Compliance Specialist will report to the Trade Compliance Manager and owns daily trade operations and compliance requirements with business teams while driving continuous improvements across StandardAero's global trade compliance program.

Location: On site preferred in Dallas, TX, San Antonio, TX, or Cincinnati, OH. Will also consider Miami, FL or Houston, TX

What You'll Do:

• Daily support to business operations and cross-functional teams on export, import, trade compliance requirements
• Review export and import opportunities, transactions, and shipments including end use, AES/EEI filings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Screen visitors, customers, suppliers, and transactions against applicable restricted party lists
• Support export jurisdiction and classification analysis (e.g., EAR/ITAR) and assist with export licensing activities
• Classify goods using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and support classification-related inquiries Help implement and maintain local Technology Control Plans (TCP), Export Control Access Plans (ECAP), and other written procedures
• Support periodic internal import/export compliance reviews to ensure compliance with program and regulatory requirements, including any corrective actions
• Support and conduct trade compliance related training as needed
• Maintain good working relationships and actively cooperates with, internal customers, business partners to execute import and export best practices
• Additional trade compliance responsibilities as determined/needed

Position Requirements:

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position requires access to export-controlled information. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must qualify as a U.S. Person under applicable U.S. export control laws.
• 5+ years of experience in export, import, or trade compliance
• Strong knowledge of export control/trade regulations (EAR, OFAC, ITAR, FTR)
• Experience in international export and import shipping, logistics
• Experience with Electronic Export Information (EEI) filings
• Experience with U.S. import customs clearance requirements including FTZ, valuation, country of origin, duty drawback
• Familiar with Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ) regulations and requirements
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills with the ability to support and advise cross-functional stakeholders

Preferred Characteristics:

• Bachelor's degree in international business, business administration, or a related field
• Experience in aerospace, defense, aviation MRO, or manufacturing environments
• Experience with ACE / CTPAT

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911 With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers' missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us. Inclusivity Is Our Standard It is StandardAero's policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.

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