NP Part-145/Maintenance Manager – Norway

Heli Preflight; Stavanger; Hybrid; NOK 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

CHC Helicopter Service AS based in Stavanger/Sola is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the Part-145 organisation in Norway and act as the nominated EASA Part-145 Postholder, ensuring compliance with all maintenance approvals and regulations.

You will lead a skilled maintenance workforce across bases, driving safety, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement in a dynamic aviation environment.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to obtain NCAA Part-145 Postholder approval.
• Strong knowledge of EASA and Norwegian CAA regulations.
• Proven leadership in aviation maintenance.
• Excellent communication in Norwegian and English.
• Ability to manage change and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop maintenance workforce.
• Ensure regulatory and customer compliance.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of the Part-145 Postholder.
• Promote safety culture across all maintenance operations.
• Ensure safe and efficient aircraft maintenance activities.
• Deliver operational readiness by maintaining aircraft availability.
• Coach and develop staff and maximise performance.
• Foster effective communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Aviation maintenance

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Budget management

Travel readiness

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Maintenance Manager in Sola | Careers at Sola (Stavanger)

Company: CHC
Posted: Monday, 31 August 2026

Description

Posted Date: 24 hours ago (8/31/2026 11:57 AM)
Requisition ID: 2026-7334
# of Openings: 1
Category: Management

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

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

• 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.

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.

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.