Are you our new Director Maintenance Part 145?

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Are you our new Director Maintenance P-145?

Come join our team! Norwegian is looking for a Director Maintenance Part 145.

As the Director Maintenance in the Norwegian Maintenance Part 145 organization, you are responsible for overseeing maintenance operations to ensure aircraft are maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements, company procedure, and policies & safety standards.

Your primary objective is to lead the maintenance department, manage resources effectively, and ensure the highest level of operational readiness and safety. Additionally, this position requires approval from aviation authorities to be recognized as the nominated person for the Part 145 organization, ensuring full compliance with all regulatory obligations and standards.

The Maintenance Department currently operates across six locations in Scandinavia, with capabilities in Line, Base, and Component maintenance. The total number of employees is approximately 300, varying with the season of the year.

The position involves close dialogue with internal stakeholders and collaboration with marketing and sales teams.

The Director Maintenance Part 145 role is located at Oslo Airport Gardermoen, and reports to SVP Technical Operations.

We can offer:

• Market-aligned compensation
• Possibility to travel in Europe with employee priced tickets
• Set your own footprint in a friendly working environment
• Passionately colleagues and an energetic and innovative work environment
• Good pension and insurance schemes
• Vertical Health insurance
• Employee Share Savings Plan

You are our ideal candidate if you have:

• Aeronautical engineering or other relevant technical education
• Preferred knowledge of EASA regulations, especially Part-CAMO, Part-145

• Preferred experience in a maintenance organisation

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with individuals and groups, ensuring effective flow of information in terms of awareness and understanding.
• Effective planning/organising skills, customer focused and analytical with good judgment, persistent and promote quality and able to work under pressure.
• Ability to work effectively with peers and other business units.
• Fluency in English - written and spoken
• You have thorough knowledge of MS Office.
• You have no Criminal Records.

In this role you will be responsible for:

Leadership and Management:

• Lead, motivate, and manage a team of maintenance personnel, including mechanics, technicians, and support staff.
• Develop and implement training programs to ensure staff competency and compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and support career development for maintenance staff.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with P145 regulations, EASA requirements, and other relevant aviation authorities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date maintenance records, logs, and documentation as per regulatory and company standards.
• Coordinate with the Compliance Monitoring department to conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure compliance with internal and external standards.

Safety and Quality:

• Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement within the maintenance team.
• Identify and mitigate potential safety hazards and ensure adherence to safety protocols and procedures.
• Ensure that all maintenance work is performed to the highest quality standards and in compliance with manufacturer specifications.

Budget and Resource Management:

• Develop and manage the maintenance department budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
• Monitor and control maintenance expenditures, including labor, parts, and equipment costs.
• Optimize resource allocation to meet operational demands and improve efficiency.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Liaise with other departments, such as Operations, Engineering, Power Plant, Safety, Planning and Compliance Monitoring, to ensure seamless coordination of maintenance activities.
• Communicate effectively with senior management, providing regular updates on maintenance status, challenges, and achievements.
• Foster positive relationships with external vendors, suppliers, and regulatory authorities.

Do you have any questions?

If so, please contact:

Andreas Nistad

SVP Technical Operation

Email: andreas.nistad@norwegian.com

Mette Gulbrandsen

HR BP Operations

Email: mette.glubrandsen@norwegian.com

So, what are you waiting for?

If you love the thought of working with us, we encourage you to click the Apply Now button to complete our online application. You will need to upload a recent copy of your resume with a cover letter and tell us why you want to join us.

Please note: We can only accept applications that have been submitted through our recruitment system. We will accept Your CV and Cover letter, in both English or in a Scandinavian Language

"We care for each other, our customers and our environment as we navigate the skies the Norwegian way"

We hope to welcome you on board!