Director of Maintenance

Job Description

Job Details Zenon is delighted to be supporting a fast expanding and very well-established rotary wing operator and maintenance provider to recruit a Director of Maintenance for their VIP AW139 operation based in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidatewill be responsible for the companys Part 145 Repair Station services for line and base maintenance activities, providing both operational and programme support to the customer. Job Purpose: -Managing the Repair Station function of the operation, includingall maintenance activities of the customers VVIP aircraft; managing all maintenance employees and ensuring the customer receives exceptional levels of service and aircraft availability. Responsibilities: -Meet all of the companys Repair Station Part 145maintenance requirements including all relevant company authorizations and all GACA aviation regulations.Meet all other applicable regulatory requirements (i.e., government, health and safety, employment law etc.)Be responsible for ensuring the companycomplies with all relevant aviation regulations with regard to continuing airworthiness matters.Ensure compliance with the agreed terms and conditions of service, meeting the companies legal and moral business obligationsMaintain high levels of customerservice, consistently exceeding customer expectations in line withBuild a strong customer focused team with the necessary blend of skills together with a flexible, resilient, can do and safety focused culture that will successfully meet the changing andchallenging demands on the business 24/7.and monitor against agreed KPI metrics and targetsProvide effective and strong leadership for engineering personnel, ensuring excellent communication, and fostering strong levels of employee engagement.Buildrobust systems, procedures and controls that will safeguard quality, promote efficiencyEnsure all engineering staff receive appropriate training to carry out their duties effectivelyProvide high levels of technical support to the wider company team asrequired Minimum Skills and Experience: -Minimum of 5 years as a Director of Maintenance/ Engineering Manager of a helicopter operation.EASA/ICAO Type II B1/B2 or FAA A&P License holderAW139 experience is preferred but not essential.A strong knowledgeof and experience gained from working within a helicopter Repair Station covering both line and base maintenance.A strong sense of business ethics and high integrityExcellent Stakeholder Management skills dealing with both clients and OEMs coupled witha strong client relationship and customer service ethic.Solid IT and report writing skills with a strong command of the English language. BenefitsExcellent tax-free salaryAccommodation and transportation allowances and medical insurance provided WhyChoose Zenon Aviation In the ever changing and dynamic marketplace, Zenon Aviation knows that the support and care we provide to our pilots is vital in assisting you in achieving your career aspirations. Our team of dedicated consultants will deal with yourapplication efficiently and more importantly confidentially, providing a professional and reliable service. If the above opportunity is of interest to you, please forward your CV to our Recruitment Director Kevin Small at in confidence. All applications willbe handled in the strictest confidence and unless you hear from us within 5 days of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Zenon Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.