Global Trade Compliance Specialist

Who Are We?

FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain solutions partner for aerospace and defense companies, helping to shape the industry by simplifying the supply chain. With over 60 years serving as a leading independent industry partner, FDH specializes in hardware, electrical, consumables and expendables, licensed products, and value-added services for global OEM and aftermarket customers. FDH is headquartered in Commerce, California, and has operations across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. FDH Aero – named a Best Places to Work in Aviation in 2024 – has locations in 14 countries across the globe, with more than 1,500 best-in-industry employees and over 650,000 square feet of inventory space.

FDH is headquartered in Commerce, California, and has operations across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. FDH Aero – named a Best Places to Work in Aviation in 2024 – has locations in 14 countries across the globe, with more than 1,500 best-in-industry employees and over 650,000 square feet of inventory space.

Why Work Here?

At FDH Aero, we understand that the strength of our brand comes from our people.

We invest in driven, diverse and experienced professionals who are naturally curious, courageous and motivated towards action. We value tempering confidence with humility, and a mission that always starts with service-first.

Our values guide everything we do:

We Are Service First - We act with agility and intelligence to solve our partner’s most pressing needs. We safeguard our trusted relationships by communicating with clarity and unmatched follow through.

We Are Respectful - We behave with dignity, fairness, and acceptance. We thrive by prioritizing empathy, humility, and connection to our collective community.

We are Amplifiers - We invest in driven, diverse and experienced professionals, businesses and partners. We fuel the entrepreneurial spirit by providing autonomy, authority and a clear mission.

We Are Open-Minded - We communicate with intention, curiosity, and diversity of thought. By actively contributing with courage and candor, we challenge the status quo and innovate together.

We Are Accountable - We own responsibility for our outcomes. We set expectations, embrace critique, and empower every employee to take immediate actions on challenges they encounter.

We Value Our People - That’s why we offer competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), 401k matching, and wellness programs. We invest in training, mentorship, and career development to empower our employees to reach their full potential. Our commitment to culture and excellence has earned us recognition as one of Aviation Business News' Best Places to Work in Aviation.

As a team member at FDH Aero you are trusted to deliver, to innovate, and to drive next-generation solutions for tomorrow’s supply chain demands. Ready to make an impact? We proudly pursue top talent with a diverse and global set of experiences and backgrounds.

We Are Looking For

The Global Trade Compliance Specialist is responsible for supporting the oversight of the Global Trade Compliance Program. This individual will work with various departments to enforce policies and processes including classification of the company’s product.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

• Perform export classification of aerospace parts, components, and assemblies under: EU Dual-Use Regulation (EU) 2021/821 UK Strategic Export Control Lists EAR (ECCN) and ITAR (USML), where applicable
• Assess and document end-use and end-user in accordance with UK, EU, and regulations
• Determine licensing requirements and eligibility for: UK license via SPIRE German Licenses via BAFA (ELAN-K2) licenses via SNAP-R/ DECCS, as applicable
• Conduct restricted party and sanctions screening in accordance with: UK Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) EU Consolidated Sanctions lists OFAC, BIS, and DDTC lists
• Review customer orders, shipments, and technical data transfer to determine license requirements, exemptions, or No-License-Required (NLR) status
• Maintain complete and auditable export-control records in accordance with UK, EU, and record-keeping requirements
• Support internal audits, external audits, and regulatory inquiries related to export controls and trade compliance
• Develop and deliver internal compliance training for EMEA stakeholders on export control and sanction obligations
• Act as a subject-matter resource for engineering, sales, logistics, and supply-chain teams on export-control matters
• Classify parts in the HTS
• Support the reporting of Intrastat reports, especially supporting corrections/month-end cut-off/reconciliation
• Supporting warehouse, especially shipping, with specific questions with regards to exports and inter-community shipments
• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring (Qualifications & Skills):

• 2-4+ years in export controls or trade compliance, preferably within aerospace
• Working knowledge of EU Dual-use Regulation, UK Export Control order, EAR and ITAR (desirable)
• Experience working with licensing authorities (, BAFA, UK ECJU, BIS, DDTC) preferred
• Strong analytical and regulatory-interpretation skills
• Ability to assess complex products against multiple export-control regimes
• Excellent written documentation skills for regulatory and audit purposes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and compliance databases
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a multinational environment

FDH Aero is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.