About Us
McDermott Aviation is a global Heli-Aviation company, with operations spanning across Australia, Europe, and the USA. We proudly own the world’s largest fleet of the powerful Bell 214B, a single-engine, twin-bladed helicopter. Our services include Aerial Fire Fighting, Emergency Assistance, Charter, and Helicopter Lifting, supporting critical operations across the globe.
We're seeking a proactive, approachable and experienced HR Generalist to support our North American operations, providing hands-on support across the full employee journey—from onboarding to offboarding and everything in between. You will work collaboratively across countries and departments, with direct reporting into our Australian-based HR General Manager to keep our global culture strong and aligned.
About the Role:
• Deliver day-to-day HR support, covering the full HR lifecycle
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes
• Guide managers and employees on HR policies, performance matters, and conflict resolution
• Ensure compliance with U.S. and Canadian labor laws and company policies
• Maintain accurate HR records and personnel documentation
• Coordinate employee benefits programs
• Act as the primary HR contact for payroll coordination with our Finance Team
• Assist in rollout of HR, training and health & safety initiatives
• Partner with the Australian HR team to align processes and promote cultural consistency
What we are looking for:
• 2-3+ years of HR generalist experience (cross-border HR experience is a strong advantage)
• Strong understanding of U.S. and Canadian labor laws preferred
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills with the ability to connect with people at all levels
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with others
• A problem-solver with a positive, can-do attitude
• Aviation or industrial sector experience is a bonus
Why McDermott Aviation?
• Be part of a world-renowned aviation group saving lives and supporting essential services
• Work with a diverse and passionate team across borders
• Exposure to the aviation industry and its unique challenges
• A unique opportunity to work locally while contributing globally
McDermott Aviation stands as Australia’s largest privately owned heli-aviation company. With a robust global presence spanning Australia, Greece, and the USA, McDermott Aviation is renowned for delivering unparalleled service in aerial firefighting, charter, emergency assistance, and helicopter lifting services. Our commitment to excellence, and superior service sets us apart in the industry, ensuring safety, reliability, and outstanding performance in every mission we undertake.
