Aviation Maintenance Manager - Lead Safety & Compliance

CHC Group Ltd.; Sola; On-site; NOK 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

CHC Helicopter Service AS based in Stavanger/Sola seeks an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead our Part-145 organisation in Norway.

You will ensure compliance with EASA Part-145 and NCAA requirements, develop and motivate a skilled maintenance workforce, and drive safety, quality and operational excellence.

Regular interaction with Supply Chain, stakeholders, and bases, with travel between bases to maintain standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain NCAA approval from authorities as an EASA Part-145 Postholder.
• Strong knowledge of EASA and Norwegian CAA regulations.
• Leadership experience in aviation maintenance.
• Strong understanding of maintenance practices and regulatory requirements.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Experience leading teams through change and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication in Norwegian and English.
• Organisational, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong problem-solving under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing maintenance workforce across Norwegian bases.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and company requirements.
• Fulfil responsibilities of the EASA Part-145 Postholder.
• Promote a strong safety culture across maintenance operations.
• Ensure safe and efficient execution of aircraft maintenance activities.
• Deliver aircraft availability in line with business requirements.
• Coach and develop employees to maximise performance.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain scheduled maintenance on time and safely.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure parts and tools availability.
• Drive continuous improvement and OPEx projects.
• Track and achieve relevant KPIs.
• Manage labour costs within budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication (EN/NO)

Decision making under pressure

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

CHC Helicopter Service AS based in Stavanger/Sola seeks an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead our Part-145 organisation in Norway.

You will ensure compliance with EASA Part-145 and NCAA requirements, develop and motivate a skilled maintenance workforce, and drive safety, quality and operational excellence.

Regular interaction with Supply Chain, stakeholders, and bases, with travel between bases to maintain standards.