Maintenance Manager

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

Reach Beyond!

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.

Role Summary

Maintenance Manager

Sola (Stavanger), Norway | Full-time | Permanent

Role Summary

CHC Helicopter Service AS is seeking an experienced and motivated Maintenance Manager to join our team based in Stavanger/Sola.

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the Part-145 organisation in Norway and fulfils the responsibilities of the nominated EASA Part-145 Postholder, ensuring compliance with all requirements of the maintenance organisation approval and applicable regulations.

As a visible leader and role model, you will lead, develop, and motivate a highly skilled maintenance workforce across our Norwegian bases, driving a culture of safety, compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing and engaged maintenance workforce.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory, customer, and company requirements.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of the nominated EASA Part-145 Postholder.
• Promote and drive a strong safety culture across all maintenance operations.
• Ensure the safe and efficient execution of aircraft maintenance activities.
• Deliver operational readiness by maintaining aircraft availability in line with business requirements.
• Coach, mentor, and develop employees to maximise performance and capability.
• Foster effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure scheduled maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and on time.
• Work closely with Supply Chain teams to ensure the timely availability of parts, tooling, and resources.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence projects.
• Monitor, manage, and achieve relevant operational and business KPIs.
• Manage labour costs in line with approved budgets and business objectives.
• Travel regularly between operational bases to ensure consistent standards and compliance.
• Undertake any other duties reasonably required within the scope of the role.

Qualifications, Skills & Attributes

Qualifications, Skills & Attributes

Essential:

• Ability to obtain approval from the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) as an EASA Part-145 Postholder.
• Strong working knowledge of EASA and Norwegian CAA regulations.
• Proven leadership and people management experience within an aviation maintenance environment.
• Strong technical understanding of aircraft maintenance practices, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Experience leading teams through change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in both Norwegian and English.
• Well-developed organisational, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound operational decisions under pressure.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Personal Attributes:

• Visible and credible leader with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven.
• Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and integrity.
• Ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines, and remain calm under pressure.
• Strong focus on quality, compliance, and customer service.
• Adaptable and capable of leading in a dynamic operational environment.
• Skilled at influencing, negotiating, and collaborating with regulators, OEMs, vendors, and other external stakeholders.

Eligibility

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Norway and meet any clearance requirements relevant to the role.

Important

All CVs and application responses must be submitted in English. Applications not in English will not be considered.

Recruitment Process

We may commence interviews or close applications prior to the advertised closing date if suitable candidates are identified. We therefore encourage applicants to apply as early as possible.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us following the closing date, please consider that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We thank you for your interest and wish you every success in your future career endeavours.

Recruitment Agencies

We manage this vacancy directly and do not engage recruitment agencies for this role.

We kindly request that agencies do not contact us in relation to this position or submit unsolicited candidate CVs. Any CVs submitted without prior written agreement will be treated as direct applications, and no agency fees will be payable. Thank you for your understanding.