Building a New Offshore Helicopter Operator

A joint venture between Airlift and NHV is evaluating the launch of a new offshore aviation company with the ambition to become a strong and competitive market alternative through flexibility, customer focus, and next-generation technology.

To support this exciting initiative, we are seeking an experienced Director Business Development on a project-based engagement. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping a new business from concept to operational reality, helping to ensure sustainable, long-term commercial success.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the commercial strategy for the new venture.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, partners, and key stakeholders.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align business development activities with operational capabilities and strategic objectives.

• Contribute to the development of the business model, market positioning, and go-to-market strategy.

• Support commercial negotiations and strategic partnership development.

• Stay informed on industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor activities to identify potential risks and opportunities.

• Provide market intelligence and commercial insights to support strategic decision-making.

• Play a key role in the transition from business concept to an operational company, helping to ensure sustainable, long-term commercial success.

Experience

We are looking for candidates with:

• A proven track record in business development, commercial leadership, strategy, or market development.

• Experience developing and executing successful commercial growth strategies.

• Strong experience from offshore energy, aviation, maritime, or related industries.

• Demonstrated ability to identify and convert business opportunities into commercial results.

• Experience building trusted relationships with customers, partners, and senior stakeholders.

• Strong commercial acumen combined with strategic thinking and a hands-on approach.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.

• The ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, dynamic, and fast-paced environment.

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Be part of establishing a new company with ambitious growth plans.

• Shape the commercial strategy and market position from day one.

• Work alongside experienced industry leaders in a high-impact project.

• Make a lasting contribution to building an innovative, customer-focused company positioned for sustainable long-term success.

This is a rare opportunity to help create what could become the next significant offshore aviation operator in the North Sea.

If this opportunity may be of interest to you, we would welcome a confidential and informal discussion.

Application due date: August 16 , 2026 - Applicants will be evaluated on an ongoing basis.

For further information please contact recruitment partners at GCC; Finn Sværen (+47 95 00 44 45) or Per Arne Johnsen (+47 93 440 440).

For information about the companies, please visit airlift.no and nhv.be