Job Description

Our client in the oil and gas sector is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Aviation Manager to oversee aviation operations at one of its facilities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant management of all aviation activities, in line with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. This role is ideal for a seasoned aviation professional with experience supporting complex operations within the oil and gas environment

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aviation operations, ensuring full compliance with aviation regulations and company standards.
• Oversee aviation safety management systems and ensure strict adherence to safety policies and procedures.
• Supervise aviation personnel, including scheduling, performance management, and training.
• Ensure aircraft maintenance and airworthiness requirements are met at all times.
• Manage operational budgets and ensure cost-effective utilisation of resources.
• Liaise with aviation regulatory authorities, service providers, and key stakeholders.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and incident investigations, implementing corrective actions as required.
• Maintain accurate operational records and documentation in line with regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical or Mechatronics) or a related discipline.
• Additional aviation-related certifications will be an advantage.
• Proven experience in aviation operations management or a similar leadership role, preferably within the oil and gas sector or with oil and gas majors.
• Strong knowledge of aviation regulations, safety standards, and operational procedures.
• Experience working with aviation regulatory authorities and external stakeholders.

Core Competencies

• Safety Leadership: Strong commitment to aviation safety, risk management, and continuous improvement.
• Regulatory Compliance: In-depth understanding of aviation laws, standards, and compliance requirements.
• Operational Excellence: Ability to manage complex aviation operations efficiently and reliably.
• Leadership & People Management: Proven capability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
• Decision-Making & Problem Solving: Sound judgment with the ability to assess risks and make timely, effective decisions.
• Stakeholder Management: Strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively with regulators, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Financial Acumen: Competence in budgeting, cost control, and resource optimisation.
• Communication Skills: Clear, professional verbal and written communication abilities.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in documentation, audits, and compliance activities.
• Integrity & Accountability: Demonstrates ethical conduct, responsibility, and transparency in all activities.

• Lead and manage all aviation operations, ensuring full compliance with aviation regulations and company standards.
• Oversee aviation safety management systems and ensure strict adherence to safety policies and procedures.
• Supervise aviation personnel, including scheduling, performance management, and training.
• Ensure aircraft maintenance and airworthiness requirements are met at all times.
• Manage operational budgets and ensure cost-effective utilisation of resources.
• Liaise with aviation regulatory authorities, service providers, and key stakeholders.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and incident investigations, implementing corrective actions as required.
• Maintain accurate operational records and documentation in line with regulatory requirements.

• Safety Leadership
• Regulatory Compliance
• Operational Excellence
• Leadership & People Management
• Decision-Making & Problem Solving
• Stakeholder Management
• Financial Acumen
• Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Integrity & Accountability

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical or Mechatronics) or a related discipline.
• Additional aviation-related certifications will be an advantage.
• Proven experience in aviation operations management or a similar leadership role, preferably within the oil and gas sector or with oil and gas majors.
• Strong knowledge of aviation regulations, safety standards, and operational procedures.
• Experience working with aviation regulatory authorities and external stakeholders.