Job Summary
To manage the continuing airworthiness of aircraft and arrange to carry out limited airworthiness tasks with any subcontracted organisations, working under its management system as listed on the certificates. In conjunction with the NPCAM ensure the necessary resources are available within the CAM environment to manage the continuing airworthiness activities. In conjunction with the NPCAM ensure compliance within the CAMO environment. Knowledge and understanding of aircraft maintenance programs, management and control and approval. Technical knowledge of aircraft types, from maintenance to airworthiness responsibilities. The ability to move with agility in a complex operating environment and managing the airworthiness department effectively in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Respons. & areas
* 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
* The ability to communicate with the UK CAA on all aspects of airworthiness where required
* The ability to question where applicable processes and procedures and/or airworthiness issues
Experience
* Knowledge & understanding of aircraft operated within NHV UK 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
* The ability to work across the NHV Group to share best practices and implement where applicable good ideas from across the NHV Group
* 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
What we offer
You'll be welcomed in a young and exciting company. Based on your skills and competences, you'll be offered a competitive salary with extra legal benefits.
The opportunity can be taken to widen your knowledge and skills.