Job Description

• Ensuring compliance to EASA regulatory requirements
• Actively support the quality system and drive continuous improvement programs
• Work in partnership and support the Chief Engineer with the daily management of the operation, including:
• To ensure adequate numbers of suitably experienced, trained and competent staff are available to meet the planned activities of the maintenance organisation
• Responsible to ensure suitable process and procedure is in place, in use and effective at all times
• To establish a training program inclusive of all regulatory mandated training, internal training and competence assessment, enabling all maintenance staff to remain current in these requirements
• Responsible to ensure adequate production planning of all maintenance activities
• Responsible for the GSE and calibrated tooling control, servicing and training requirements
• Leading a safety culture within the maintenance team to ensure safe and compliant operations and working practices
• Responsible for the accurate retention of all maintenance records for the organisation and third-party maintenance activities
• Responsible for periodic reporting of maintenance department performance, including KPIs as required by the organisation
• Support the creation of contracts, bids and quotes for existing and new customers as required by the Commercial Team
• Ensure that Safety Risk Management and the SMS is used to provide a thorough foundation for working practices inclusive of human factors and human performance limitations
• Maintain adequate facilities and tools appropriate for the planned activities inclusive of hangar, office, workshops and stores environments
• Acting as SME for all technical matters as required by the contract
• Maintain Safety, OH & S, Compliance, Security and environmental standards as required by the Management System
• Undertake actions as required in support of the Company Safety Management System and Compliance Monitoring Programmes

• Hold an EASA or CAA Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence with a minimum of two of the following type ratings; AS365, EC135, or H225
• A strong maintenance related technical knowledge of avionics and electrical systems
• A good working knowledge of the regulations and requirements associated with aircraft maintenance, Health & Safety and Human Factors
• Be able to hold a Form 4 position with the regulatory body
• Strong understanding of EASA Part 145 aircraft maintenance regulatory framework and interpretation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with OEM appropriate to helicopter types operated
• The ability to work alone and the willingness to travel. This role is shift based and situated in Kuwait
• Possess strong IT skills and experience of working with Microsoft Office
• Strong leadership skills with proven experience in prioritising workload
• Ability to negotiate in difficult circumstances and deliver positive results and outcomes
• Human Factors training
• Safety Management Systems
• EWIS
• Fuel Tank Safety

• Experience in aviation maintenance as a manager leading large groups or teams
• Experience in business improvement and project management activities
• Hold higher level management qualification or similar in a relevant field
• Experience in HEMS, SAR or Oil and Gas helicopter operating environments
• Have experience in MD and/or Leonardo helicopters
• Willingness to work outside of normal working hours
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Confident, approachable and enthusiastic
• Accurate, numerate and excellent attention to detail
• Team player with the ability to work with a degree of autonomy
• Flexibility to travel when required

• Shift Rotation of 6 Weeks on and 6 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