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CONFIDENTIAL - Business Unit Head, Aviation (Rotor Wing) Location: Indonesia region
Aircraft Type: Airbus Helicopters H145 (BK117)
Employment Type: Full‑time
Reporting Line: Senior Aviation Leadership
Confidential Search
The Opportunity We are supporting a confidentially mandated aviation operator in the Indonesia region to appoint a Business Unit Head - Aviation (Rotor Wing).
This position is operationally focused and best suited to a pilot‑cum‑manager: a current or recent H145 Captain who continues to fly while also holding day‑to‑day responsibility for operations, people, and costs.
The role represents a step above a Lead or Chief Captain, with responsibility for managing managers, overseeing staff, and ensuring safe, compliant, and effective helicopter operations across multiple operating bases within Indonesia.
Role Scope & Responsibilities Operational & Flying Duties
  • Act as a line‑flying Captain on the H145, maintaining all licence, medical, and recency requirements
  • Provide hands‑on operational leadership across daily helicopter activities
  • Ensure aircraft readiness, crew availability, and operational reliability
  • Serve as a visible operational leader to pilots and engineering teams
Leadership & People Management
  • Lead four (4) direct managers with approximately forty‑four (44) indirect employees
  • Supervise, mentor, and support pilots, operational staff, and support teams
  • Handle operational staffing matters, performance management, and discipline where required
  • Promote a strong safety‑focused and professional operating culture
Safety, Compliance & Standards
  • Ensure full compliance with DGCA regulations, company manuals, and approved SOPs
  • Oversee the regular review, update, and implementation of SOPs
  • Support audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions as required
  • Act as a senior operational representative with aviation authorities and stakeholders
Commercial & Cost Oversight
  • Prepare and manage operational budgets for the aviation business unit
  • Monitor operating expenditure versus actuals and explain variances
  • Support efficient utilisation of aircraft, crews, and resources
  • Balance cost control with uncompromising safety standards
Multi‑Base Oversight
  • Maintain operational oversight across multiple bases within the Indonesia region
  • Travel as required to ensure consistency of standards and performance
  • Ensure alignment of operational practices across all locations
Candidate Profile Essential Requirements
  • Current or recent H145 (BK117) Captain experience
  • Background in civil helicopter charter or private aviation
  • Experience as a Lead Captain, Chief Pilot, or equivalent operational leadership role
  • Comfortable combining active flying with management responsibilities
  • Strong working knowledge of helicopter charter operations
  • Eligible to work under Indonesia taxation
  • Willing to travel and operate across the Indonesia region
Highly Desirable
  • Prior experience interfacing with the DGCA or other aviation regulators
  • Experience leading managers and multi‑disciplinary aviation teams
  • Practical understanding of operational cost control and budgeting
  • ATP(H) licence
Ideal Candidate Types
  • Chief Helicopter Pilots
  • Lead Helicopter Captains with operational leadership responsibilities
  • Flying Operations Managers (Rotor Wing)
  • Senior H145 Captains stepping into broader leadership roles
Why This Role
  • Opportunity to lead from the front, remaining operationally active
  • Meaningful influence over safety, standards, people, and performance
  • Exposure to multi‑base helicopter operations within Indonesia
  • Suitable for experienced helicopter pilots seeking expanded leadership without leaving flying
Confidentiality Notice This is a strictly confidential assignment. Company details and further information will be shared with shortlisted candidates only upon client approval.