Lead Fleet Planning Officer

Lead Fleet Planning Officer

Gulf Helicopters Company (GHC), one of the region’s most established and respected helicopter operators, is seeking an exceptional leader to join our team as Head of Fleet Planning. This is a strategic, high‑impact role at the heart of our long-term growth, supporting offshore oil & gas operations, SAR, HEMS, VIP, and international missions across the Middle East and beyond.

If you are a seasoned aviation professional with deep expertise in rotary‑wing fleet strategy, aircraft economics, and lifecycle management—and you thrive in a dynamic, safety‑driven environment—this is your opportunity to shape the future of GHC’s fleet.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

- Lead the development of GHC’s long-term fleet strategy across offshore, SAR, HEMS, VIP, and international operations.

- Define optimal fleet mix, size, and renewal plans aligned with customer contracts and operational requirements.

- Manage aircraft acquisition campaigns, including OEM and lessor negotiations.

- Evaluate lease vs purchase options, PBH packages, and lifecycle cost models.

- Oversee aircraft phase-in/phase-out programs and ensure compliance with QCAA and international regulations.

- Support tender submissions with fleet capability, performance, and cost analysis.

- Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, CAMO, and Commercial teams to ensure fleet readiness and availability.

- Prepare Board-level fleet strategy papers, investment proposals, and market intelligence reports.

🎓 Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Engineering, Economics, or related field; master's degree preferred.

- 8-10+ years of experience in fleet planning, aircraft acquisition, aviation consulting, or rotary‑wing operations.

- Strong understanding of helicopter performance, maintenance economics, and mission suitability.

- Proven experience working with Airbus Helicopters, Leonardo, Sikorsky, Bell, or major lessors.

- Solid financial modelling skills and familiarity with PBH, maintenance reserves, and lifecycle cost structures.

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

- Demonstrated ability to lead complex fleet transitions in a high‑reliability, safety‑focused environment.

Should you meet the above requirements , please apply and fill out the online application form and kindly attach your detailed and updated CV, valid ATPL (H), Class 1 Medical, Type Rating and other relevant training certificates, attested/authenticated educational certificates, employment certificates, passport copy etc. for our review and reference.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

📩 Ready to Apply?

If you meet the qualifications and are excited to be part of this project, please send your updated CV to: 📧 recruitment@gulfhelicopters.com