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.
