Manager Flight Operations/Chief Pilot

Reach Beyond!

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!

About the role

CHC Helicopters Australia is looking to appoint a Manager Flight Operations /Chief Pilot based in Perth, Western Australia. Reporting locally to the Regional Director and globally to the Director Flight Standards, you will work in collaboration with the Australian Senior Leadership team in ensuring business leadership and overall management of CHC APAC Flight operations and training.

As the nominated person for the Australian AOC, you will ensure that all CHC aviation operations meet the safety and service delivery standards expected by regulators and internal and external customers. The role will maintain a high standard of operational excellence, with a focus on promoting a Just Culture that supports a continuous process of improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive departmental efficiencies which includes structure, cost management, headcount, rosters and work practices.

• Departmental manpower planning and implementation to deliver customer contract requirements.

• Hold an influential role in the development of CHC flight standards and policy development

• Retain a close customer focus on all flight operations and training matters

• Support CHC Sales and Commercial teams with tender preparation

• Lead all union labour negotiations and grievances with the support of HR.

• Drive regional implementation and adherence in accordance with CHC harmonised flight operations, training standards and procedures.

• Assumes legal accountability for the safety conduct of flight operations and training.

• Lead the Safety and Quality team with Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) and flight compliance programs and reviews.

• Liaise with the Regulator and ensure CHC compliance with all appropriate rules and CASA regulations

• Adhere to all SMS accountabilities as determined in the CHC Australia Safety Management Manual

• Travel overseas and interstate as required, at times with short notice.

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum Australian ATPL (H) and with experience as an offshore and/or SAR pilot.

• Post graduate qualifications in Management or similar is advantageous.

• Rated on multiple types presently operating by CHC Australia is preferred.

• Meet CASA requirements for CASA Head of Flying Operations / Chief Pilot.

• Must be IOGP compliant for Captain

• Must hold a command helicopter instrument rating with an Instructor and/or examiner rating on one or more of CHC AUS active types

• Effective leadership skills with the ability to mentor and drive team performance.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders at all levels

• Excellent communications skills both verbal and written

• Excellent Customer engagement skills

• Demonstrable experience with operational, commercial and budget planning processes to support business objectives.

• Knowledge and/or experience in safety, quality assurance and risk management systems.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple demands, in a high volume, rapidly changing environment.

To apply to the position, please visit CHC Careers at www.chcheli.com/careers. Please provide a covering letter and a Resume/CV detailing your experience in relation to the position and relevant qualifications in support of your application.

CHC is committed to equal opportunity employment and invites applications from all qualified candidates. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those who meet the job criteria will be contacted.

Closing date for all applications: Monday 29th April, 2019.