Executive Manager of Operations and Technical Support

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The Executive Manager of Operations and Technical Support holds overall responsibility for directing the companys aircraft maintenance technical support and training operations. This leadership role ensures technical excellence continuous workforce development and full regulatory compliance across all aviation activities.

• Manage the Technical Support Center addressing all Level 1 (L1) technical inquiries via Technical Expressions (TEs) within the Southern Cone influence area while collaborating with the Regional Hub and Headquarters to handle remaining queries.
• Ensure the execution of Technical Representative (Tech Rep) services based on emerging needs from local or regional clients.
• Coordinate and manage response efforts during accidents or incidents liaising with aviation authorities and internal business units within the Group.
• Guarantee proper contract management and distribution of technical documentation managing access rights to information for both the MRO and clients as well as providing support for connected services.
• Support the preparation and execution of technical client visits as required (ideally conducted jointly with the CEFO team).

• Ensure and manage the necessary resources for maintenance activities including infrastructure tooling technical documentation and team training.
• Ensure and manage human resources (mechanics supervisors structural specialists and avionics technicians) with the appropriate certifications to execute maintenance required by clients in full compliance with market demands active regulations (DGAC ANAC etc.) and Headquarters standards.
• Maintain inventory of parts components and consumables for maintenance activities (stock volume aligned with maintenance activity levels) and serve as the Accountable Manager for stock optimization.
• Ensure timely accurate and high-quality technical proposals for maintenance services and customization projects (STCs) delivered to the Commercial department.
• Ensure maintenance and customization services (STCs or SBs) are planned executed and completed through contract monitoring by the Project Management teamguaranteeing On-Time Delivery (OTD) On-Time Quality (OTQ) project financial health and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure proper control and tracking of Workload Planning vs. Projected Workforce maintaining a healthy balance between financial health and technical certifications while always prioritizing service quality and safety.
• Drive workshop efficiency and productivity through key metrics (KPIs Non-Quality Costs etc.).
• Own customer satisfaction across all MRO services (OTR OTD OTQ NQC).
• Ensure flight safety for company operational helicopter flights (test and maintenance flights training flights) as well as commercial flights (demo flights marketing client events trade shows etc.).

• Ensure and maintain certifications/ratings for instructors (both pilot and technical instructors).
• Provide all required resources according to the latest training standards (minimum training needs facilities tools mock-ups/trainers etc.).
• Foster regional exchanges (HUB level) and maintain direct contact between local instructors and training managers in France and Germany.
• Offer tailored training solutions to clients based on their needs (training delivered by AHCL or another Group entity).
• Monitor and drive customer satisfaction for all training activities.
• Promote flight safety culture by organizing and delivering Safety Road Show seminars in close coordination with Headquarters.

• Be responsible for the companys Operational Safety before Regulatory Authorities (DGAC ANAC etc.) and Headquarters.
• Continuously motivate and incentive compliance with Quality Safety and Environmental Management System procedures while actively promoting AHCLs Safety Management System (SMS) culture.

• Degree in Aeronautical Aerospace Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience in leadership roles managing direct or indirect operational teams.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication in Spanish & English is mandatory
• Additional Languages appreciated (Portuguese French etc.)
• Solid technical expertise in Helicopters technical support and training.
• Extensive working knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS)
• Strong knowledge of regional aviation regulations (e.g. DGAC ANAC).
• Proven experience in budget control and financial tracking.
• Strong executive leadership.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High capacity for organization planning and working under pressure.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the Companys success reputation and sustainable growth.

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