Volantes Technical Recruitment is seeking a Deputy Continuing Airworthiness Manager, based in Aberdeen or Norwich. 

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Reviewing the CAMO work instructions for compliance, processes, and effectiveness.
• Collaborating with the subcontracted airworthiness personnel through block maintenance support.
• Excellent communication skills essential to communicate at all levels and will all stakeholders from a technical aspect and an airworthiness aspect.
• To approve in the absence of the NPCAM all AMP revisions for all helicopter types operated.
• To provide support and coverage for all internal and external audits when the NPCAM is not available. 
• Day to day management of the CAMO personnel to ensure compliance within the regulatory framework. 
•  Troubleshooting aircraft technical issues as they arise from an engineering technical knowledge supporting the contracted maintenance organisation. 
• Liaising with the OEMs and attending where applicable OEM MIT and PMR events (Airbus and Leonardo) 
• Submitting technical enquiries into the OEMs through the OEM portals when aircraft issues arise through block maintenance and line operations. 
•  To assess effectively including risk assessing all airworthiness related publications including airworthiness directives and alert service bulletins.
•  Be able to make decisions representing when covering the NPCAM on all matters relating to the airworthiness of the aircraft.   
• Knowledge and understanding of risk assessment, management of change processes an advantage 
• Knowledge and understanding of Safety Management Systems, Safety Review Board Meetings and Safety Action Groups 
•  The ability to lead, manage and document the CAMO team daily meetings detailing the contracted maintenance organizational issues and CAMO related issues and providing resolutions where required  

EXPERIENCE: 

• Knowledge & understanding of aircraft EC175B / AW139 & AW169 Aircraft Fleet Types an advantage 
• Engineering related background demonstrating maintenance understanding and/or performance of maintenance preferably from a Part 145 background 
•  Knowledge, experience through demonstrated involvement of continuing airworthiness environments accompanied with understanding of regulatory requirements. 
•  Experience in recovering aircraft from remote locations and/or offshore locations through aircraft unserviceability. 

SKILLS: 

• Good computer knowledge including use of Word and Excel and PDF 
• Good working knowledge of technical English (writing/reading/speaking) 
• Good communication skills are required as dealing with internal and external customers 
•  The ability to challenge decisions within the airworthiness environment 
•  Preferably a technical background with demonstrated engineering knowledge 
• Good organisation skills
•  Good analytical skills 
•  Good analysis skills and the ability to query OEMs where applicable 
•  Regulatory understanding between EASA and UK CAA 
•  Good team leadership and teamwork skills 
•  The ability to work on own initiative 
•  Agility to move and change with the evolving company 
•  Good innovative skills to implement improvements 
•  Ability to learn new software packages such as Rusada Envision, QPULSE, etc. 
•  Driven by results with a proactive approach and open to change. 
•  Willing to travel as required

Volantes Technical Recruitment has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Quality Engineer based in Kuwait on a 8-4 shift rotation. The Quality Engineer will be primarily responsible for assisting with monitoring comlpiance and the adequacy of procedures to ensure compliance with the requirement of Part 145. The Quality Engineer will arrange and perform scheduled and non-scheduled audits and provide regulatory advice, guidance and coordination to management and employees. Working with exclusive aircraft including AS365, EC135 and H225, this is a rewarding opportunity for Quality Engineer to enhance their capabilities, gaining exposure and experience supporting a government contract. This is a fixed term contract position until June 2025. 

Responsibilities: 

• Support with compliance monitoring which includes a feedback system to the accountable manager to ensure corrective action as necessary;
  
• Monitors activities carried out under Part 145 are being performed in accordance with the approved procedures;
  
• Monitors that all maintenance is carried out in accordance with the contract;
  
• Monitors the continued compliance with requirements of Part 145 and Part M;
  
• Should accompany a competent authority auditor/surveyor throughout an audit to ensure organisation is fully aware of any findings raised during the audit;
  
• Shall be jointly accountable for the Part 145 quality policy, plan and audit procedures;
  
• Share responsibility for the currency of the MOE;
  
• Deputise for Quality Manager within Maintenance and Engineering functions in Kuwait;
  
• Conduct Compliance investigations as required;
  
• Maintain regulatory compliance with EASA regulation in accordance with the QMS. Strive to deliver excellence in accordance with the Kuwait vision and strategy.

Health and Safety

• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by complying with all Company standards and adhering to legal regulations
• Be aware of personal health and safety and the health and safety of others at work 

Environment and Sustainability

• Minimise our environmental impact by complying with all Company standards and adhering to regulatory requirements
• Be mindful of the impact our operations and your actions may have on the environment, and be proactive in identifying ways that we can improve

Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:

Essential

• Ability to work collaboratively with the Quality Manager in support of the Compliance Monitoring Programme
• Ability to hold the EASA Quality Manager Form 4 as approved by the CAA for the following approvals Part M, P145
• Ability to hold the appropriate security clearance required for the role
• Capable line manager
• Active team player with the ability to work collaboratively
• Sound knowledge of the organisation’s operations, procedures and activities
• Broad aviation technical knowledge including considerable experience within Engineering and Maintenance department
• Extensive knowledge of Quality Management System (QMS) and have completed appropriate QMS training
• Experience in conducting safety/ compliance audits and inspections
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels both internal and external to the organization
• Human Factors training
• Safety Management Systems
• EWIS
• Fuel Tank Safety

Advantageous

• Experience in HEMS, SAR or Oil and Gas helicopter operating environgments
• Able to demonstrate excellent commercial awareness
• Willingness to work out of normal working hours, if required
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to work
• Confident, approachable and enthusiastic
• Accurate, numerate with excellent attention to detail
• Team player with the ability to work autonomously
• Flexibility to travel, when required
• Excellent communication skills
• Aviation Related Qualification in Quality Management
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Compliance/ Audit Training
• Experience of compliance/ quality management
• Resourcefulness, adaptability and high level of personal motivation and commitment.

 In addition to a Competitive Salary, we will offer you:

• Shift Rotation of 8 Weeks on and 4 Weeks off, with generous Holiday Allowance
• Comprehensive Private Healthcare, including Medical, Dental and Optical cover*
• Comprehensive Accident Cover*
• Comprehensive Life Assurance*
• Modern, private, air conditioned and fully furnished Accommodation provided
• Additional allowances for Gym, Fuel and Flights included
• Generous Bonus at End of Service