Overview

We are looking for a

Head of Maintenance Standards

to join our team at

CHC Helicopter . This leadership role provides strategic leadership in defining, implementing, and governing maintenance standards that ensure global compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Through active collaboration and oversight, the role drives alignment and adoption of best practices across regions and business units, setting clear expectations for efficiency, safety, and reliability. By establishing the training strategy and competency framework for all maintenance staff, the role ensures a highly skilled workforce capable of meeting evolving operational demands. With a focus on standardisation, innovation, and the integration of modern technologies, the Head of Maintenance Standards reduces risk, enhances productivity, and maximises aircraft availability, delivering sustained value and cost efficiency across the organisation. This leadership position will directly influence operational reliability, workforce competency, and overall organisational performance by embedding a culture of excellence, consistency, and innovation in maintenance practices. This is a global role and can be based in any of our regions.Responsibilities

Create and maintain a company maintenance standards policy and procedures manualImplement maintenance standards consistently across the organisation and verify their adoption through oversight, surveillance, and on-site engagementDefine and set the maintenance training policy and standards, ensuring effective training programmes, competency assurance, and continuous professional development for all maintenance staffEstablish and manage control metrics and KPIs to monitor compliance, adherence, and performance against maintenance standardsLead the maintenance organisation in achieving operational excellence, maximise aircraft availability and utilisation while minimising downtimeChampion standardisation, integration of modern technologies, and continuous improvement to deliver efficiency gains and cost savingsLead and support a high-performing team of professionals, fostering a culture of engagement, collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountabilityExemplify and promote the Company Core Values: Accountability, Collaboration, Care, Integrity, and ExcellenceQualifications

Proven experience in the performance of maintenanceExperience as a nominated person demonstrating regulatory complianceDemonstrable experience in implementing standards throughout a maintenance organisationA passion for effective maintenance trainingLead and support a team of professionals, fostering a culture of engagement, collaboration, continuous improvement, and high performanceBe able to manage effective metrics and KPIs to demonstrate compliance and drive continuous improvementDeliver standards that ensure operational excellenceLead and collaborate at all levels within the organisationBe inquisitive, respectful and open to input and feedbackMake decisions in the best interest of the companyBuild and manage strong relationships with staff, peers and management throughout the companyInspire and motive team members and the organisation is delivering excellenceDemonstrate passion for effective maintenance trainingDeliver solutions to ensure aircraft availability and utilisationIdentify and implement business solutions to ensure the highest level of standards and compliancePromote and contribute to a culture of safety throughout the organisationTreat all colleagues with respect, embracing and valuing global cultural diversityDetails

Seniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Education and ManagementIndustries: Airlines and Aviation

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