Chief Operating Officer

**Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Finance & Management of Utility Helicopter**: **Minimum 15 years of aviation management experience in the utility helicopter field. Minimum 8000+ flight hours, including 3000+ flight hours of vertical reference experience in heavy helicopters. FAA ATPLH required. **Roles & Responsibilities** Actively involved in operational service delivery whilst overseeing and managing the Company’s day-to-day operations across SE Asia. Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) **Summary** Responsible for the Company’s safe operations, activities and policies. Responsible for directing and managing the Company’s diverse team throughout SE Asia. Lead for ensuring compliance with FAA/DGCA/CAAM for the company aircraft, personnel and their ongoing certification and compliance. Will be expected to demonstrate and conduct aerial fire fighting operations with a minimum 200’ long line **SKILLS, REQUIREMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES **Aviation** - FAA ATPLH holder with Command AS332, S61 and related endorsements; - Minimum 15 years of operational experience flying twin turbine heavy-lift helicopters with emphasis on vertical reference operations in; forestry, construction, fire suppression, asset recovery and related aerial delivery scenarios; - Senior Command Pilot of the Company’s S61 and AS332 aircraft as required; - Vertical reference operational experience minimum 1000 hours aerial fire fighting in heavy helicopters (>12,500 lbs max T/O weight) **Management** - At least 10 years of demonstrated experience managing a comparable aviation company; - Oversee the Company’s day-to-day operations across SE Asia; - Work in collaboration with the CEO to create, develop, implement and reinforce the Company’s vision and mission; - Effective leadership and management skills to maintain a highly diverse, dispersed and functional team; - Evaluating the work of staff within the Company and assisting with recruiting new staff as necessary; - Develop and implement operational policies; **Finance** - Master or Degree in Economics / Accounting or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution; - Oversee and manage the Company’s fiscal activity, including budgeting, reporting, and auditing in conjunction with Executive staff; - Together with the CEO monitor expenditure, analyse budgetary forecasts and set targets and forward estimates; - Interface with the Company’s external Accountants, Auditors and Financiers. **Legal & Regulatory** - Assure all legal and regulatory documents are filed and monitor compliance with relevant laws and regulations; **Marketing, Communications and Stakeholder Engagement** - Communicating, on behalf of the Company, with stakeholders, government entities, and related organisations; - Working with the Company’s customers and team members to ensure timely, professional service delivery; - Build alliances and partnerships with relevant organisations; - Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills; - Excellent analytical thinking, communication and problem-solving skills; - Ensure that marketing and communications support company goals brand and aspirations; - Attention to detail. Ability to: maintain a good relationship with all stakeholders to interact with all levels within the Company to manage multiple projects and deadlines; - Superior conflict-resolution skills. **Additional Responsibilities** - Promotion of a genuine safety culture; - Promotes and facilitates continuous improvement within the Company - Assess the performance and adoption of emerging technology, whether safety or systems related to improving the performance and utilisation of the Company’s assets. **OTHER INFORMATION** - Mon to Fri (0800 -1800) - From May to November may spend up to 28 days touring operational bases, followed by equivalent time off. - Office Location: CBD, WFH and SE Asian locations as required. - Salary up to SGD equivalent of USD10,000 p/m plus operational expenses as applicable. - Membership of Company Health Scheme.