# Technical Director## Hybrid (Aberdeen)### Job summaryWe are seeking an experienced and strategic **Technical Director** to lead and oversee all technical helicopter operations across our multi-base organization.Reporting directly to the CEO and serving on the Extended Executive Committee, you will hold full accountability for Maintenance (Part-145), CAMO, Supply Chain, Logistics, Fleet Management, and Part-147 training. You will ensure safe, compliant, efficient, and customer-focused technical operations while driving performance, cost control, and fleet availability.This is a high-impact executive role combining operational leadership with strong business acumen and full P&L responsibility. You will lead technical transformation initiatives including fleet optimization, digitalization, predictive maintenance, and sustainability programs, positioning the organization for future growth. **This function can be performed from any of the NHV bases.** Regular travel to other bases is required.## **Responsibilities and areas****Operational & Strategic Leadership*** Lead and optimize all technical functions (Part-145 Maintenance, CAMO, Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Fleet Management, Part-147) with a strong business-driven and performance-focused approach.* Develop and execute technical strategies, structures, and processes aligned with corporate objectives, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and operational excellence.* Drive organizational optimization and continuous improvement initiatives across maintenance and supply chain operations.* Ensure technical capabilities fully support operational delivery, customer commitments, and strategic growth objectives.* Establish, monitor, and report on KPIs covering safety, compliance, service quality, cost efficiency, and fleet availability.* Ensure compliance with ISMS policies and execute additional executive-level technical assignments as required.**Financial & Performance Management*** Hold full P&L responsibility for technical operations, including maintenance budgets, supply chain expenditures, and lifecycle cost management.* Drive sustainable cost optimization and total cost of ownership improvements across the fleet.* Partner with Finance to ensure disciplined budgeting, forecasting, financial oversight, and structured performance reporting.* Balance profitability objectives with uncompromising safety and regulatory compliance standards.**People Leadership & Culture*** Provide strategic leadership to multi-location technical teams, building strong leadership capability, succession planning, and skills development.* Establish clear performance goals, accountability frameworks, and KPI-driven management structures.* Foster a culture aligned with company values, embedding safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.* Promote strong cross-functional alignment and transparent executive communication.**Safety, Compliance & Governance*** Ensure full compliance with AOC, (B)CAA, EASA/CAA/ICAO regulations, and internal standards across all technical domains.* Oversee governance of Accountable Managers and Postholders (Part-145, CAMO, Supply Chain, Fleet Management, Part-147).* Maintain robust operational controls, reporting systems, documentation, approvals, and regulatory records.* Champion airworthiness, safety, quality assurance, and consistent adherence to procedures and best practices.**Transformation, Innovation & Continuous Improvement*** Lead technical transformation initiatives including fleet optimization, digitalization, predictive maintenance, sustainability programs, and SAF adoption.* Introduce innovative technologies and structured change management to enhance reliability, safety, availability, and cost efficiency.* Drive continuous performance improvement across all technical and logistical functions.**Stakeholder Management*** Build and maintain strong relationships with OEMs, suppliers, MROs, regulators, aviation authorities, and customers.* Represent the technical organization at executive and regulatory levels.* Ensure external partnerships and contractual commitments align with internal technical strategy and support business growth.### Skills & Experience* Extensive senior leadership experience in aviation technical management or a comparable highly regulated industry.* Proven experience as (Nominated) Postholder under an AOC and/or as Accountable Manager.* In-depth knowledge of aviation maintenance regulations and regulatory frameworks.* Strong financial acumen, including P&L ownership and cost control.* Demonstrated success in leading transformation, restructuring, and performance optimization initiatives.* Experience in an international, multi-base operational environment.* Solid understanding of business planning, operational management, and customer contract management.* Results-driven, structured, and proactive mindset.* Strong analytical capabilities with a KPI-focused approach to performance management.* Professional level of English (spoken and written).### What we offer**Join the Thrilling World of Aviation** Step into an exciting career in an international helicopter services company that combines a youthful spirit with over 25 years of industry expertise.**What We Offer** When you join our team, you can count on a *c*ompetitive salary package.This role includes regular travel to our other offices. The home base is not fixed.If you’re a experienced and strategic leader who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced helicopter environment and takes pride in delivering safe, compliant, efficient, and customer-focused technical operations, we’d love to hear from you!### Attention required!
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