What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist, Trade Compliance position at Top Aces?
Founded in 2000 by three former Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-18 fighter pilots who identified an opportunity to improve military readiness training, Top Aces has since established itself as the world leader in contracted adversary air (ADAIR) services and joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) training.
We pride ourselves on our unblemished safety record, having flown an industry leading 130,000 hours of operational training without accident in support of customers worldwide, including Canada, the U.S., Germany, and multiple other NATO allies and international partner nations.
Our vision is to be the most trusted provider of innovative defense training solutions, continuously elevating standards in an industry where "Experience Matters." This commitment to innovation and technology ensures we remain adaptable, training allied militaries to succeed against evolving threats.
Top Aces’ dynamic team contributes to delivering on our purpose of training the next generation of combat leaders by living our values of Service, Integrity, Excellence, and Together every day!
Join our team!
Top Aces Aviation Inc., a subsidiary of Top Aces Inc., a dynamic multi-national company headquartered in Montreal, Canada, operating Military controlled assets in international jurisdictions.
The role of Specialist, Trade Compliance will support Top Aces Aviation inc.’s Trade and Security compliance programs to ensure business activities align with the requirements of the following programs/regulations:
- The US Department of State’s International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR)
- The US Department of Commerce’s Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
- The Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR)
- S. Customs and Boarder Protection - Import and Export
Main responsibilities:
- Provide subject matter expertise to internal functional groups
- Perform verifications of transactions in company ERP
- Develop, maintain, and deliver training to internal functional groups
- Develop, and maintain internal policy and procedure
- Classify items per the ITAR/EAR and per Harmonized Tariff Schedule (import and export)
- Apply for and maintain required import and export authorizations
- Prepare export paperwork, process exports from start to finish
- maintain record keeping per prescribed standards
- Participate in internal audit program
Job Qualifications
- A minimum of 5 Years of relevant Experience
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and with minimal supervision
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to deal with all levels of the organization and with external partners.
- Possess good judgement and the ability to resolve export related issues.
- Must be dead-line oriented and flexible and be able to work under pressure.
- Good understanding of aviation or aerospace would be a definite asset.
By joining Top Aces, you will find:
- A work environment in which service, integrity, excellence and teamwork are highly valued;
- Opportunities for development and growth;
- Multidisciplinary and multicultural collaboration at a local and global level;
Come share your passion with us! Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered, and challenged to be your best self.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At Top Aces, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age. The masculine form may be used in this job description solely for ease of reading but refers to men, women and gender diversity.
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