Flight Operations Leader – Aeromedical Services

Heli Preflight; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Rescue Helicopter Ltd. seeks a Flight Operations Manager to lead safe, compliant flight operations across our aeromedical service network in New Zealand.

Reporting to the CEO, you will provide strategic leadership on aviation safety, regulatory compliance and workforce capability, while also performing frontline flying duties as required. Location in Whangārei or Auckland with travel between bases.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience within aviation operations.
• Strong knowledge of aviation safety, compliance and regulatory requirements.
• ATPL (H) licence holder and qualified in multi-engine IFR.
• Track record of leading performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to develop and lead high-performing teams.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, compliant and effective delivery of all flight operations across Northern Rescue.
• Act as the CAA nominated Senior Person for Flight and Ground Operations.
• Provide strategic leadership across aviation operations, safety, workforce capability, compliance and operational performance.
• Oversee safety, regulatory compliance and operational readiness of crews, aircraft and systems.
• Perform operational flying duties and remain connected to frontline work.
• Travel between Whangārei and Auckland bases as required.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Aviation safety & compliance

ATPL(H) licence

Multi-engine IFR

Operational performance improvement

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in aviation or related field

Job description

Northern Rescue Helicopter Ltd. seeks a Flight Operations Manager to lead safe, compliant flight operations across our aeromedical service network in New Zealand.

Reporting to the CEO, you will provide strategic leadership on aviation safety, regulatory compliance and workforce capability, while also performing frontline flying duties as required. Location in Whangārei or Auckland with travel between bases.