Head of Export Control(m/w/x)

# Head of Export Control (d/f/m) **Hamburg Area** | **Full time** ****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 **Company:** Airbus Operations GmbH **Employment Type:** Permanent ------- **Experience Level:** Professional **Job Family:** Leadership <JF-FA-EM> 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. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural 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 to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.