Scandinavian Airlines System SAS

Head of Maintenance Operations

We are recruiting a Head of Maintenance Operations to join our Maintenance Operations department - a team of 38 employees including Maintenance Controllers; Duty Planners with respective Team Leads.

Challenges you will work on

Reporting to the Nominated Postholder Continued Airworthiness, Head of Maintenance Operations will be responsible for overall management of the Maintenance Operation Control, to ensure that all maintenance activities are accomplished strictly as per company procedures and industry best standards.
The incumbent will ensure that operations are continuously supported within on a 24/7 basis.

As a Head of Maintenance Operations, you will:

• Maintain overall management and strategic long-term vision of Maintenance Control.
Constant focus on process improvement and efficiencies.
• Provide strong leadership for a team of 38 staff.
• Strict financial responsibility of department overheads including overtime.
• Monitor Part 145 organizations and ensure compliance with Company procedures.
• Ensure comprehensive communication on all delay events through OCC to maximize on time dispatch reliability.
• Review and analyze delays, AOGs etc.
and carry out root cause analysis.
• Future proof processes to enable development of MOC to support a Single Air Carrier Group.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To be successful, we believe you should have:

• University degree in Aircraft Engineering mandatory (Master’s degree preferred) or hold an EASA P66 License for minimum 5 years
• Minimum 5 years of relevant management experience
• Business oriented with budget control experience and demonstrated cost control.

• Practical experience from leading complex organizations at a strategic and tactical level.
(ability to foster teamwork)
• Knowledge of AMOS MMIS and Skywise an advantage
• Sound Aeronautical and Airline background with detailed knowledge of modern aircraft and engine systems are required
• EASA Part CAMO and Ops regulations
• Experience of CAMO Safety management and quality systems

As a person we believe that you are highly driven, with a strong sense of responsibility.
Furthermore you are:
• A strong problem solver and have solid decision making skills (operational and tactical)
• Able to work well under pressure in a fast pace 24/7 operation environment, with a flexible mindset
• A collaborator with strong communication skills, as well as having the ability to drive harmonized approach within diverse stakeholders

Other of Importance

• Deadline for application is April 25th
• This position is fulltime (100%) and permanent.
Your employment will start with a six month probation period.
• Location: Frösundaviks allé 1, SAS HQ.
• Desired start date: As soon as possible

For questions regarding the recruitment please contact hiring manager, Robert Ward, at robert.ward@sas.se

We look forward to hearing from you!