Trade Compliance Specialist
About The Position
The Trade Compliance Specialist is a critical member of the trade compliance team, executing core activities across sanctions, import, and/or export functions. The role develops subject matter expertise and independently supports routine compliance matters, provides guidance 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 owns daily trade operations and compliance requirements with business teams and drives continuous improvements across StandardAero’s global trade compliance program. The position reports to the Trade Compliance Manager. The position is preferred to be on site 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.
- Must 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 Zones (FTZ) regulations and requirements.
- Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication skills and 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 (TCPs), Export Control Access Plans (ECAPs), and other written procedures.
- Support periodic internal import/export compliance reviews, including corrective actions, to ensure compliance with program and regulatory requirements.
- Support and conduct trade compliance-related training as needed.
- Maintain productive working relationships and cooperate with internal customers and business partners to execute import and export best practices.
- Perform additional trade compliance responsibilities as determined or 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 insurance.
- 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
