Trade Compliance Specialist
About The Position
The Trade Compliance Specialist is a member of StandardAero’s trade compliance team, responsible for executing core sanctions, import, and/or export compliance activities. The role provides support and subject matter expertise to business operations, reviews transactions for export control and import requirements, and helps maintain effective internal program controls across assigned businesses and locations. The specialist develops subject matter expertise and independently handles routine compliance matters. The role owns daily trade operations and compliance requirements with business teams and drives continuous improvement across StandardAero’s global trade compliance program. The position reports to the Trade Compliance Manager. On-site work is preferred in Dallas, TX; San Antonio, TX; or Cincinnati, OH. Miami, FL or Houston, TX will also be considered.
Requirements
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and qualify as a U.S. Person under applicable U.S. export control laws, because the position requires access to export-controlled information.
- At least 5 years of experience in export, import, or trade compliance.
- Strong knowledge of export control and trade regulations, including EAR, OFAC, ITAR, and FTR.
- Experience in international export and import shipping and logistics.
- Experience with Electronic Export Information (EEI) filings.
- Experience with U.S. import customs clearance requirements, including FTZ, valuation, country of origin, and duty drawback.
- Familiarity with Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) regulations and requirements.
- Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to support and advise cross-functional stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily support to business operations and cross-functional teams on export, import, and trade compliance requirements.
- Review export and import opportunities, transactions, and shipments, including end use and AES/EEI filings, for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
- Screen visitors, customers, suppliers, and transactions against applicable restricted party lists.
- Support export jurisdiction and classification analysis, including EAR and 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, including corrective actions.
- Support and conduct trade compliance-related training as needed.
- Maintain effective working relationships and cooperate with internal customers and business partners to execute import and export best practices.
- Perform additional trade compliance responsibilities as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare.
- 401(k) with 100% company match, up to 5% vested.
- Paid time off starting on day one.
- Bonus opportunities.
- Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Learning and training opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
