Aviation Management Personnel (m/f/d)

Ck Invest; Österreich; Hybrid; Full time

Job description

Join the CK-Invest – European Helicopter Group

The CK-Invest – European Helicopter Group, operating under the brands Kitz-Air, Helitransair and Helifly, is expanding its operations across Europe. Our group conducts a wide range of helicopter operations, including:

• Commercial Air Transport (CAT)
• Specialized Operations (SPO)
• High-Risk Specialized Operations (SPO-HR)
• External Load Operations
• Utility Operations
• Charter and Passenger Transport
• Mountain Operations / Winter Operations

Operating a diverse fleet consisting of:

• Airbus H125
• Bell 412

We are seeking highly motivated aviation professionals to strengthen our management team and support the continued development of our European operations.

Depending on qualifications and experience, candidates may be considered for one or more of the following approved management functions:

Overall responsibility for the safe, compliant and efficient operation of the organization

Nominated Person Crew Training (NPCT)

Responsible for crew qualification, training programmes and competency management.

Compliance Monitoring Manager (CMM)

Responsible for regulatory compliance oversight, audit management and corrective action follow-up.

Dangerous Goods Coordinator

Nominated Person Flight Operations (NPFO)

Responsible for all flight operations activities

Nominated Person Continuing Airworthiness (NPCA)

Responsible for continuing airworthiness oversight – CAMO and coordination with and maintenance organizations.

Security Manager

Responsible for the Company Security Programme, security risk management and security awareness training.

Fleet Manager

Responsible for operational standardization and fleet-specific oversight for:

• Airbus Helicopters H125
• Bell 412

Nominated Person Ground Operations (NPGO)

Responsible for ground operations, operational support and specialized operations interfaces.

Safety Manager (SM)

Responsible for the Safety Management System (SMS), occurrence reporting, risk management and safety promotion. Responsible for emergency response planning, crisis management and ERP exercises.

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

• Experience within commercial aviation operations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of EASA regulations.
• Experience within CAT, SPO or specialized helicopter operations.
• Ability to work within a multinational and growing aviation organization.
• Fluency in English and German; additional European languages are advantageous.

Previous experience as a postholder, safety manager, compliance manager, chief pilot, fleet manager or technical manager will be considered an advantage.

Helicopter pilot experience in the range of our operations beneficial and combination of management and operational activity desired and intended to a reasonable extent for the management function.

• Opportunity to join one of Europe’s fastest growing helicopter groups
• International working environment
• Flexible employment models (full-time, part-time or contracted services)
• Long-term career opportunities within an expanding European aviation group
• Direct involvement in strategic fleet and operational development
• Participation in complex and challenging helicopter missions throughout Europe

Various locations within Europe.

Remote and hybrid working arrangements may be considered depending on the position.

Application

Interested candidates are invited to submit:

• Relevant licences and certificates
• References

To: CK-Invest European Helicopter Group

Power in the Sky – Excellence on the Ground