Head of Maintenance (AMO Post Holder)

About the role

BermudAir, Bermuda's home carrier operating Embraer E175 and E190 aircraft, is looking for an experienced Head of Maintenance (AMO Post Holder) to lead its maintenance organisation. The role ensures safety, regulatory compliance, reliability and operational efficiency across the airline's expanding network, and acts as the primary maintenance contact with the Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority.

Key responsibilities

• Act as AMO Post Holder and provide overall leadership and oversight of the maintenance organisation
• Ensure full compliance with OTAR Part 145 requirements and relevant regulatory standards
• Oversee all line maintenance stations across the network
• Collaborate with Engineering and operational teams on maintenance programmes, fleet planning and continuing airworthiness
• Promote a strong safety culture and take part in the Safety Management System (SMS)
• Lead, develop and support a team of engineers and maintenance personnel
• Monitor maintenance activities to ensure they are safe, efficient and compliant
• Manage maintenance budgets, supplier relationships and maintenance contracts
• Identify improvements to efficiency, reliability and performance, and report to senior management
• Travel frequently across the network to support operations

Required profile

• ICAO-compliant aircraft maintenance engineer licence
• Minimum 10 years' experience in commercial aircraft maintenance
• Proven experience in line maintenance operations
• Demonstrated leadership and management experience in an aviation maintenance environment
• Willingness to travel frequently across the network

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of Part 145 regulatory frameworks
• Leadership, communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Analytical and presentation skills, able to summarise information clearly for management

Desirable: type rating on the Embraer E-Jet family; degree in aeronautical engineering or a related field; experience with aviation authorities, start-up airlines or fleet transitions. Closing date: 29 September 2026.