Director Of Maintenance (nigeria) Vacancy At Chc Helicopter

CHC Helicopter has a storied history reaching back to the beginning of the commercial helicopter industry.

Through the decades, CHC has steadily evolved through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisition of some of the most innovative, pioneering companies in the global helicopter industry. Now, more than half a century after its founding companies were established, CHC Helicopter is the largest helicopter services company in the world.

CHC Helicopter is recruiting for:

Job Title: Director of Maintenance (Nigeria)
Job Type: Permanent

Job Description:
Give Your Career a Vertical Lift!
At any given moment, on any given day, a CHC aircraft is in the air somewhere in the world. Whether we are transporting the men and women who keep the worlds offshore oil and gas flowing, or taking an injured patient to safety, CHC sets the standard for safety, customer service, modern aircraft and efficiency. This is a billion-dollar business built on the foundation of a strong team spirit in our company and our greatest strength is our motivated and passionate employees. All you have to do is get on board.

CHC has an exciting opportunity for a Director of Maintenance for our Nigerian operations. This will be a resident position based in Port Harcourt.

They will be accountable for the management and coordination of all elements of maintenance activity within the Nigeria operation to ensure delivery of the required levels of technical performance to meet the operational needs whilst ensuring company safety and maintenance standards/procedures are adhered to throughout.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, coordinate and be accountable for Nigeria maintenance activity to ensure operational maintenance performance targets are met in the most efficient and cost effective way.
• Where required, represent Nigeria senior management team at Union pay, dispute and other negotiations to foster a positive work-force/management relationship whilst ensuring clarity in company position.
• Actively develop and inspire the Nigeria maintenance teams capability and effectiveness through support, communication, feedback and ensuring individual performance management.
• Ensure nominated deputies and effective succession plans are in place for key positions within area of responsibility
• Act as direct report for all Senior Base Engineers (SBEs) and other Nigeria staff under direct line of responsibility.
• Assist in planning and be responsible for the delivery of agreed Nigeria maintenance budgets.
• Offer expert advice and briefings to Nigeria commercial elements and customers as required.
• Act as the focal point for all Nigeria maintenance operations by providing coordinated management of available resources.
• Hold and fulfil the functions of the nominated NCAA Director of Maintenance AOC post holder position.
• Provide an effective maintenance service to the Managing Director Nigeria to ensure maintenance expectations are managed, understood and delivered.
• Manage the Nigeria maintenance planning organisation & liaise with Heli-One regarding joint planning procedures.
• Liaise with H1, CHC Technical Standards Group, Maintenance Support Centre (MSC), Fleet and other internal and external stakeholders as required to ensure all support solutions are effectively explored and delivered.
• Ensure the Nigerian operation is provisioned with suitably qualified maintenance personnel to meet the contracted flying requirements whilst constantly monitoring numbers to ensure the support solution is both efficient and suitable to ensure safe practices and cost effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance of company maintenance processes and procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring maintenance staff competency and training requirements are fully supported to meet both company needs and regulatory compliance.
• Manage and report on Nigeria maintenance KPIs as required, taking suitable corrective action to address adverse statistics and trends where required or appropriate.
• Foster support and teamwork whilst encouraging best practice where appropriate and deliver company quality standards throughout.
• Undertake special projects and fulfil other duties as may be reasonably required by the
• Maintenance Manager AEA, in line with skills, knowledge, ability and professional development opportunities.
• Offer guidance in, and ensure compliance with, all appropriate maintenance related regulatory, health, safety and environment regulations.
• Deputise for the Regional Maintenance Manager AEA as required.
• Responsible for ensuring the maintenance of relevant company approvals within area of responsibility
• International travel may be required.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualified Engineer with a formal aviation discipline engineering qualification
• A minimum of 5 years experience at an appropriate management level within the aviation environment
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate with external organisations such as regulators, and key vendors
• Effective communicator, operationally driven, highly credible with strong interpersonal skills
• Broad knowledge of associated regulatory and national requirements commensurate with the role
• Experience in rotary wing operations
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead maintenance teams within a difficult support environment
• Demonstrated experience of managing staff within a similar sized operational environment
• Comprehensive understanding of the operational key drivers and how they may relate to company performance
• Strong planning, project management and organisational skills
• Fluent in both written and spoken English
• Willingness to live in Nigeria full time

Application Deadline: 12th April, 2013

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