Maintenance Manager

CHC Group LLC; Sola; On-site; NOK 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

CHC Helicopter Service AS is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee the Part-145 organisation in Norway and to fulfil the duties of the nominated EASA Part-145 Postholder in Stavanger/Sola. The role focuses on leading a skilled maintenance workforce, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across bases.

The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement, manage budgets and KPIs, and work closely with Supply Chain to maintain aircraft availability and readiness

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain NCAA approval as EASA Part-145 Postholder.
• Strong working knowledge of EASA and Norwegian CAA regulations.
• Proven leadership and people management experience in aviation maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing maintenance workforce.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and company requirements.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of the nominated EASA Part-145 Postholder.

Skills

Part-145 Postholder

EASA/Norwegian CAA regulations

Aviation maintenance leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication (Norwegian/English)

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsible for the Part-145 organisation in Norway, fulfilling EASA Part-145 Postholder duties and leading the maintenance workforce.

• Ability to obtain NCAA approval as EASA Part-145 Postholder
• Strong working knowledge of EASA and Norwegian CAA regulations
• Proven leadership experience within an aviation maintenance environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in Norwegian and English
• Legal right to work in Norway

Experienced Maintenance Manager for CHC Helicopter Norway

Maintenance Manager

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.
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.