Technical Officer Tromsø

About the job

Leonardo Helicopters is seeking a Technical Officer to be based in Tromsø, Norway, as part of its Support and Training Contract with the Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security for the AW101 Norwegian All Weather Search and Rescue Helicopter (NAWSARH) programme. The Technical Officer will serve as the primary point of contact for all technical matters at the SAR base in Tromsø and will work closely with the Royal Norwegian Air Force (RNoAF) and Leonardo personnel in the day-to-day maintenance and operation of the SAR helicopter.

Responsibilities

• Resolve technical queries within approved authority and escalate others to the Service Engineering Manager / Engineering Officers for investigation and resolution
• Provide technical support beyond the technical capability or authority of the operator
• Offer advice on fault diagnosis
• Provide technical advice to minimize material and maintenance effort
• Assist in the development of maintenance schedules
• Assist with CAMO subcontracted tasks and Gold Work
• Contribute to the development of the aircraft in service by providing direct feedback on in-service technical issues
• Participate in the Out of Hours duty roster to support SAR helicopter operations

Qualifications

• Experienced Aerospace Engineer or Maintainer with a proven track record in either the Maintenance or Design and Development fields
• An aeronautical apprenticeship or equivalent military training
• Degree in a related Engineering subject with significant experience in aerospace design or maintenance in technically responsible roles
• Flexibility and responsiveness to short notice customer requirements
• Good communication skills and an understanding of business and commercial awareness
• Good understanding of aircraft documentation and airworthiness legislation
• Understanding of the design process
• Fluent in Norwegian and English, both written and spoken
• Strong interpersonal and team skills, with the ability to communicate and interact at all levels of the business
• Sound analytical skills and logic
• Good organisational skills
• Confidence in handling challenging conversations, listening, understanding, and respecting different views and ways of working
• Flexibility to deal with changing priorities

We offer

• A unique opportunity to work on a high-profile national program
• A collaborative, mission-driven environment
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunities for personal and professional development within Leonardo's global framework

How to apply

The successful candidate will undergo on-the-job training at Sola airbase and will complete a full AW101-612 type course at Leonardo Helicopters facilities in Yeovil, UK. The on-the-job training will continue at Sola until the Tromsø SAR base goes live at the end of 2029. Applicants must be eligible to live and work in Norway and must be able to obtain and maintain full Norwegian Security Clearance. The position will be based in Sola until the end of 2029, after which it will be permanently located in Tromsø.

Contact

Please apply directly through the job board or contact the employer for further information.