CHC provides unmatched helicopter services that enable our customers to reach beyond – to work in remote and challenging destinations that limit others – and come home safely. We are dedicated to our purpose of 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!
At CHC, we pride ourselves on our values and culture:
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.
Role Summary
Manager Flight Operations
Den Helder, Netherlands
Nominated Person Flight Operations
Leadership Flying Role | EASA AOC
At CHC Helicopter, our values guide every decision we make:
Integrity. Care. Performance. Collaboration.
We are seeking an experienced ATPL-qualified Commander to lead Flight Operations under our expanding Dutch EASA AOC - a leader who lives these values every day and sets the standard for others to follow.
Key Responsibilities
Lead with Integrity
As Nominated Person Flight Operations, you will hold ultimate accountability for safe, compliant and ethical operational delivery. You will:
- Ensure full compliance with EASA, CAA-NL and company standards.
- Uphold the highest professional and regulatory standards.
- Represent the AOC confidently with authorities and customers.
- Promote transparency, accountability and disciplined operational control.
This is a role for a leader who does the right thing - always.
Put Care at the Centre
Safety is not just a priority - it is our foundation. You will:
- Champion a proactive safety culture across all bases.
- Safeguard crew welfare, wellbeing and professional standards.
- Oversee flight crew competency, training alignment and FTL compliance.
- Lead Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) oversight and safety reporting processes.
- Foster an environment where speaking up is encouraged and supported.
Your leadership will directly influence the lives and careers of our crews.
Deliver Performance
You will drive operational excellence across the Netherlands and Europe by:
- Leading and developing a high-performing pilot workforce.
- Ensuring optimal crew manning and long-term workforce planning.
- Delivering KPIs across safety, compliance and operational reliability.
- Managing labour costs and contributing to budget planning.
- Driving continuous improvement in procedures, manuals and training.
This is a high-impact leadership role with real commercial and operational influence.
Build Collaboration
Our success depends on teamwork across borders and disciplines. In this role, you will:
- Work closely with the Accountable Manager and senior leadership.
- Partner with Safety, Compliance, Crew Training and Finance.
- Engage constructively with trade unions, customers and stakeholders.
- Support harmonisation of processes across the expanding Dutch AOC.
With regular travel across Europe, you will maintain strong relationships and operational insight at each base.
Qualifications, Skills & Attributes
Your Profile
You are:
- An ATPL-qualified Commander (PIC).
- Eligible to hold the EASA Nominated Person Flight Operations position.
- A respected leader who inspires trust and accountability.
- Experienced in multi-site or complex operational environments.
- Highly knowledgeable in EASA regulations and flight operations.
- An excellent communicator who leads with clarity and confidence.
Knowledge of Vantage systems and Dutch language skills are advantageous.
Why Join CHC?
- Shape the future of a growing European AOC.
- Lead from the front while remaining operationally connected.
- Influence safety, culture and performance at scale.
- Work within a global organisation grounded in strong values.
If you are ready to lead with Integrity, act with Care, deliver Performance, and build Collaboration, we invite you to take the next step in your aviation leadership career with CHC Helicopters Netherlands B.V.
Lead safely. Lead confidently. Lead the future of Flight Operations.
Eligibility
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the Netherlands and meet any clearance requirements relevant to the role.
The successful applicant may be required to complete pre-employment checks, including criminal history and employment verification. Information collected will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Please submit your resume in English, closing date: 18 March 2026.
Recruitment Process
We may commence interviews or close applications prior to the advertised closing date if suitable candidates are identified. We therefore encourage applicants to apply as early as possible.
We reserve the right to contact only shortlisted candidates.
Recruitment Agencies
We are managing this vacancy directly and are not engaging the services of recruitment agencies for this role.
We kindly request that agencies do not contact us regarding this position or submit unsolicited candidate CVs. Any CVs sent without prior written agreement will be treated as direct applications and no agency fees will be payable. Thank you for your understanding.
