Would you like to lead safe, efficient and professional helicopter and special operations in a company where aviation plays a vital role in society?
Air Greenland is looking for an experienced and decisive Rotor/Special Ops Operations Manager with overall responsibility for the operational management of our helicopter and special operations activities. The position reports to the Director Flight Operations and includes managerial, personnel and safety responsibilities.
About the position
As Rotor/Special Ops Operations Manager, you will ensure that operations are conducted safely and efficiently in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, internal standards and operational procedures.
Your main responsibilities will be to:
·hold overall operational responsibility for the helicopter and special operations area
·ensure safe and efficient operations within the area of responsibility
·lead and develop employees and ensure adequate staffing and training
·follow up on employee matters, absence and compliance with policies and procedures
·ensure that operations comply with applicable legislation and relevant safety and quality standards
·manage tasks delegated by the Director Flight Operations
·identify and report operational risks that exceed the acceptable level
·make relevant operational and personnel decisions within the mandate of the position.
Your profile
We expect you to:
·hold or have previously held a valid ATPL including IR
·have at least five years of recent operational experience from civil aviation or the armed forces
·have experience as a commander
·have relevant management experience and documented leadership or management training
·have in-depth knowledge of EASA regulations, particularly within air operations, flight crew licensing and airworthiness
·have solid knowledge of safety management, safety systems and safety promotion
·understand aircraft systems, performance and operational procedures
·be proficient in spoken and written English and either Danish or Greenlandic
·have strong skills in CRM, communication, decision-making and collaboration
·work in a structured and methodical manner, preferably with a good understanding of project management principles.
Experience with the relevant aircraft types will be an advantage.
We offer
You will take on a key leadership role with significant influence on safety, quality and development within Air Greenland's flight operations. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with both day-to-day operations and strategic decision-making in a complex aviation environment that is vital to society.
Employment will be on individual terms or in accordance with the terms applicable to a Chief Pilot, depending on the final organisational structure. Maintaining operational status on an assigned aircraft type may be relevant.
Application
Please submit your application and CV via Air Greenland's recruitment system no later than 26 October 2026.
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Per Schmock, Director Flight Operations, at mok@airgreenland.gl.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Application Deadline: Monday, October 26, 2026