Base Maintenance Shift Supervisor

Heli-One; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading helicopter services provider in Aberdeen seeks a Base Maintenance Shift Supervisor to oversee aircraft maintenance operations. This full-time role requires a strong leader with experience in helicopter maintenance and relevant UKCAA licences. The supervisor will manage a team, ensure compliance with safety standards, and improve maintenance processes. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Recent helicopter Line/Base maintenance experience with considerable certifying experience.
• Considerable knowledge of CAA regulations relating to Part 145 Maintenance Organisation.
• Demonstrable leadership experience/qualities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality control of aircraft maintenance and documentation.
• Delegate and prioritize scheduled tasks.
• Act as the point of contact for out-of-hours issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Team coordination

Education

UKCAA Part 66 Licence in CAT B1.3 and/or B2

UK CAA Part 66 CAT C licence

Tools

AMOS MRO software

Job description

Base Maintenance Shift Supervisor

Heli-One – a division of CHC Helicopter.

CHC provides unmatched helicopter services that enable customers to reach remote and challenging destinations that limit others, and to come home safely. We are dedicated to getting our customers where they need to be, when they need to be there, anywhere in the world – safely and reliably. All you have to do is get on board!

Accountability – Take pride and ownership of our actions and results.

Collaboration – Working together with transparency and trust to drive continuous improvement.

Care – Creating a safe and sustainable environment for all.

Integrity – Doing what's right and fostering a culture of respect.

Excellence – Prioritizing quality services and setting industry standards.

Place – Aberdeen, UK

Reach Beyond! CHC Helicopter is a leader in the provision of helicopter support to the offshore energy market, search & rescue, and government departments, as well as organisations requiring helicopter maintenance, repair, and overhaul services through its Heli-One division. For more than 75 years, CHC has provided safe, reliable, and cost‑effective helicopter services in some of the most remote and challenging environments worldwide. Our dedication to safety and reputation for quality and innovation help our customers reach beyond what they thought possible.

CHC Helicopter has an exciting opportunity for a Base Maintenance Shift Supervisor to join our Aberdeen team. This role is ideal for someone ready to take the next step in their career. Reporting to the Base Maintenance Manager, the successful candidate will lead the team, drive performance, and support continuous improvement. The successful candidate will be energetic, passionate, and will put the safe operation of the department as a top priority.

Key responsibilities (inclusive but not limited to)

• Playing a key role in CHC’s ability to set the standard for safety.
• Overseeing quality control of aircraft maintenance, equipment, and documentation in all areas under the department’s control.
• Delegating and prioritising scheduled tasks to efficiently complete maintenance in a timely manner.
• Assisting the Maintenance Manager to motivate and enthuse team members to continually reach project milestones and identify areas of improvement.
• Fully briefing team members on shift tasks, including any health and safety considerations (e.g. toolbox talks).
• Ensuring staff comply with the requirements of department maintenance procedures.
• Coordinating the maintenance and control of associated CHC equipment and tooling.
• Monitoring documentation to ensure compliance with company procedures.
• Ensuring the cleanliness of all working areas under the department’s control.
• Acting as the point of contact for out‑of‑hours issues.

Ideal candidate qualifications

• Recent helicopter Line/Base maintenance experience with considerable certifying experience in similar environments.
• Possession of a UKCAA Part 66 Licence in CAT B1.3 and/or B2 with an S92 and/or EC175 Type Rating.
• Possession of a UK CAA Part 66 CAT C licence.
• Considerable knowledge of CAA regulations relating to Part 145 Maintenance Organisation and Continued Airworthiness.
• Awareness of MSDS and COSHH requirements.
• Experience/knowledge of AMOS MRO software is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills; role may require communication internally and externally at all levels.
• The ability to work within a team, including coordination of tasks outside your trade discipline.
• Demonstrable leadership experience/qualities.
• Effective problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent time‑management skills and adaptability to changing deadlines/priorities.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding and promotion of CHC core values.
• Must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Candidates will also be required to pass psychometric evaluations and a UK security background check that is required to obtain an airport security pass.

CHC does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on grounds of race, sex, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic.

Job advertising closes on Friday, 28th November 2025.
We reserve the right to start interviewing suitable prospective applicants prior to the closing date. Therefore, we urge suitable applicants to submit their application as soon as possible.
We reserve the right to contact only shortlisted candidates.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Airlines and Aviation