Maintenance Manager

CHC Helicopter; Sola; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

CHC Helicopter Service AS in Stavanger/Sola, Norway, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the Part-145 organisation and act as the nominated EASA Part-145 Postholder, ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance and operational excellence across Norwegian bases.

You will develop a high-performing maintenance workforce, drive safety culture, manage budgets, coordinate with Supply Chain, and travel between bases to uphold standards.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain NCAA approval 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 Norwegian and English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing maintenance workforce.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and company requirements.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of the EASA Part-145 Postholder.
• Promote and drive a strong safety culture across maintenance operations.
• Ensure safe and efficient execution of aircraft maintenance activities.
• Deliver operational readiness by maintaining aircraft availability.
• Coach, mentor, and develop employees to maximise performance.
• Foster effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure scheduled maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and on time.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure timely parts, tooling, and resources.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence projects.
• Monitor and achieve relevant operational and business KPIs.
• Manage labour costs in line with budgets.

Skills

Part-145 leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Safety culture

Stakeholder management

Decision making under pressure

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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

• 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

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.