Helicopter Head of Aircraft Engineering – New Zealand

Helicopter Head of Aircraft Engineering – New Zealand

Company: Salus Aviation Limited Location: Ardmore, Auckland Type: Full time

We are a proudly NZ owned rotorcraft and general aviation business. With bases in Auckland, Hamilton, Queenstown, South Africa and the USA we offer full maintenance, repair and overhaul services, design and modification, parts supply and aircraft sales and leasing. We are a company that is continuously developing our people, expanding our capability and supporting the aviation industry globally.

We are dedicated to living "Excellence at Altitude" in all we do. Our teams operate in line with our culture values of Humanity, Transparency, Capability and Reliability that create a strong foundation for success. We believe Every Part Matters and it's extremely important that the talent we attract and retain form part of the way we work.

The Role

We are looking for a Head of Engineering to join our Salus team. This role will support the EGM – MRO Services in achieving the organizational strategy to meet customer expectations and contractual requirements for helicopter and fixed wing aircraft maintenance and engineering services.

This role is responsible for the smooth operations of the New Zealand bases, working with direct reports and other stakeholders to ensure safety, compliance, operational, commercial and resource efficiencies. The role has a wide remit leading the MRO Services Engineering department which includes Maintenance (Rotary and Fixed Wing) across Ardmore, Hamilton and Queenstown, Manufacturing and Avionics.

The Head of Engineering is also responsible for overseeing maintenance activities conducted under the P145 certification for maintenance – across all relevant regulators (NZCAA, FAA etc.). Ensuring compliance with the regulatory frameworks, company expositions and SPIs.

Role responsibilities:

• Oversee the MRO Services – Engineering department and support the EGM – MRO Services in achieving strategic objectives and budgeted targets.
• Work with relevant workstream leaders to manage day to day operations.
• Oversee all maintenance activities to ensure they are legally compliant and consistent with the relevant standards.
• Provide leadership and direction to all leaders that directly report into position.
• Support the engineering leaders and their teams through coaching and mentoring.
• Be the main point of contact for key customers and provide a high level of service.

Ideally you will have/be:

• 10+ years' experience working in an aviation engineering maintenance hangar environment
• In depth knowledge of airworthiness and technical standards for all regulatory approvals held (NZCAA, FAA & EASA)
• 5+ years' experience in a maintenance manager role with budgetary and financial responsibilities delivering effective engineering strategies, policies, processes and systems
• 5+ years' experience in successfully leading, managing and developing an engineering team
• Excellent organization and multitasking skills that support a high standard of work
• Previous experience planning workflow and timelines within a heavily regulated industry
• Ability to build rapport through outstanding communication and relationship management skills

What we can offer you:

• Permanent full-time work, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
• Competitive salary in line with experience
• Long Service Leave
• $500 Employee Benefits card (Extraordinary) from three months service for healthcare
• Celebrations on Birthdays and Anniversaries
• Free Parking
• Humanity Time – Volunteering time for charities
• Ongoing professional development to extend your knowledge and skills. (Part 147 Training Organisation)
• Work in a highly motivated team focused on "Excellence at Altitude"
• A challenging and rewarding aviation career
• South Auckland Location

We are a great company who look after our staff and our business is expanding and growing around the world. Joining us gives you stability and an amazing opportunity to work for a company that is growing and going places!