Base Maintenance Shift Supervisor

Heli-One; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading helicopter service provider in Aberdeen is seeking a Base Maintenance Shift Supervisor to lead the maintenance team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in helicopter maintenance, possess relevant licenses, and exhibit strong leadership capabilities. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork, requiring excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Join us to ensure the highest standards in helicopter operations and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Recent helicopter Line/Base maintenance experience with certifying responsibilities.
• Knowledge of CAA regulations related to Part 145 Maintenance Organisation.
• Awareness of MSDS and COSHH requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality control of aircraft maintenance and documentation.
• Delegate and prioritize tasks for efficient maintenance completion.
• Ensure compliance with department maintenance procedures.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management skills

Ability to work within a team

Education

UKCAA Part 66 Licence in CAT B1.3 or B2

UKCAA Part 66 CAT C license

Tools

AMOS MRO software

Job description

CHC provides unmatched helicopter services that enable our customers to reach beyond – to work in remote and challenging destinations that limit others – and come home safely. We are dedicated to our purpose of getting our customers where they need to be, when they need to be there, anywhere in the world – safely and reliably. All you have to do is get on board!

At CHC, we pride ourselves on our values and culture

• Accountability Take pride and ownership of our actions and results.
• Collaboration Working together with transparency and trust to drive continuous improvement.
• Care Creating a safe and sustainable environment for all.
• Integrity Doing what's right and fostering a culture of respect.
• Excellence Prioritizing quality services and setting industry standards.

Base Maintenance Shift Supervisor

Aberdeen, UK

Reach Beyond!

CHC Helicopter is a leader in the provision of helicopter support to the offshore energy market, search & rescue, and government departments, as well as organizations requiring helicopter maintenance, repair, and overhaul services through its Heli-One division.

For more than 75 years, CHC Helicopter has provided safe, reliable, and cost-effective helicopter services in some of the most remote and challenging environments around the world. Our dedication to safety and reputation for quality and innovation help our customers reach beyond what they thought possible.

All you have to do is get on board.

CHC Helicopter have an exciting opportunity for a Base Maintenance Shift Supervisor to join our Aberdeen team. This role is ideal for someone ready to take the next step in their career.

Reporting to the Base Maintenance Manager, the successful candidate will help lead the team, drive performance, and support continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will be both energetic and passionate, with the safe operation of the department being their number one priority. They will be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills and a cognitive approach to their duties. This is a fast‑paced, and dynamic environment, with often changing deadlines/requirements due to commercial priorities.

The key responsibilities of the Base Maintenance Shift Supervisor are inclusive but not limited to

• Playing a key role in CHC’s ability to set the standard for safety.
• Overseeing quality control of aircraft maintenance, equipment, and documentation in all areas under the department’s control.
• Delegating and prioritising scheduled tasks in to efficiently complete maintenance in a timely manner.
• Assisting Maintenance Manager to motivate and enthuse team members to continually reach project milestones, whilst also identify areas of improvement.
• Fully brief team members on shift of tasks to be carried out, including any health and safety considerations (e.g. toolbox talks).
• Ensuring staff comply with the requirements of department maintenance procedures.
• Coordinating the maintenance and control of associated CHC equipment and tooling.
• Monitoring documentation to ensure compliance with company procedures.
• Ensuring the cleanliness of all working areas under the department’s control (facility).
• Acting as point of contact for out‑of‑hours issues.

The ideal candidate will have the following

• Recent helicopter Line/Base maintenance, with considerable certifying experience in similar environment.
• Possession of a UKCAA Part 66 Licence in CAT B1.3 and/or B2 with an S92 and/or EC175 Type Rating.
• Possession of a UK CAA Part.66 CAT C license.
• Considerable knowledge of CAA regulations with regards to the Part 145 Maintenance Organisation and Continued Airworthiness.
• Awareness of MSDS and COSHH requirements.
• Experience/knowledge of AMOS MRO software is desirable.
• Excellent communications skills as the role may require you to communicate internally and externally to persons outside of your discipline and at all levels.
• The ability to work within a team, which will include coordination of tasks outside of your trade discipline.
• Be able to demonstrate leadership experience/qualities.
• Demonstrate effective problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills and be adaptable to changing deadlines/priorities.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of CHC core values and continue to promote these to other team members.
• Must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Candidates will also be required to pass psychometric evaluations and be able to pass a UK security background check required to obtain an airport security pass.

CHC does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on grounds of race, sex, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic.

Job advertising closes on Friday, 28th November 2025.

We reserve the right to start interviewing suitable perspective applicants prior to the closing date. Therefore, we urge suitable applicants to submit their application as soon as possible.

We reserve the right to contact only shortlisted candidates.