Overview

Job Description:

Airbus Helicopters UK (AHUK) is the MoD’s chosen provider of helicopters and maintenance for its Defence Helicopter Flying School (MFTS) located at RAF Shawbury and RAF Valley. AHUK offers experience in helicopter sales, bespoke completions, maintenance and spares support, with in-house engineering capabilities including design, customization, installation, flight-testing and certification, as well as technical support, maintenance, training and the supply of spares for civil and military applications.

PLEASE NOTE - It is AHUK policy to require all applicants to demonstrate they have the right to remain and to work in the UK.

Description/Overall purpose of the Job

UK Military Flying Training System (Rotary Wing) B1.3 Licensed Engineer, Valley. Reports to UK MFTS (RW) Maintenance Operations Manager, Shawbury.

Responsibilities

• The B1.3 Licensed Engineer is responsible for the certification of line, non-routine maintenance and repair on Airbus H145 rotorcraft, at Valley. Type training will be provided for a suitable candidate.
• Provide engineering operational support to Flight Operations.
• Accomplishment of maintenance inspections and repairs as directed by nominated LAE Supervisor.
• Work as a team leader and maintain high standards to ensure continued safe operation of the aircraft.
• Complete maintenance across airframe structure, power plant, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Replace avionic line replaceable units and conduct simple tests to prove serviceability.
• Supervise mechanical fitters and certify their work.
• Conduct off-aircraft mechanical, power plant, component and composite technical work in workshops as required.
• Assist in day-to-day running of the aircraft hangar, including aircraft movement and general housekeeping responsibilities.

Knowledge and Skills

ESSENTIAL

• Thorough knowledge of engine and airframe systems.
• Knowledge of specialised test equipment relating to engine and airframe systems.
• Up-to-date knowledge of: CAA regulations, particularly Pt 145, Part M and UK ANOs; Continued Airworthiness Management (CAM); Flight/Airport Operations; Aircraft Line Maintenance.

DESIRABLE

• Knowledge of UK Military Aviation and UK MFTS.
• Experience with SAP and ERP software.

Education, Qualifications or Special Training

ESSENTIAL

• CAA Part 66 B1.3 Licence (Turbine Rotorcraft).

DESIRABLE

• Type Rating and experience H135, H145.

Experience

ESSENTIAL

• 3 years’ experience in a certifying role.
• Experience of Flight Operations and Line Maintenance.

DESIRABLE

• Experience of Airbus Helicopters products.
• Experience of Military Aviation.

Key Performance Indicators

• Maintain aircraft availability levels of >98% at Shawbury (including deployments).

Other requirements

• TRAVEL – Shift working as part of normal pattern; Required travel between Shawbury, Valley and areas dictated by operational requirements.

The Reward

In joining the Airbus family, you will play a critical part in delivering the most efficient helicopters for its customers. In addition to a competitive base salary, AHUK offers benefits via salary sacrifice schemes:

• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – single cover for employees paid by the company
• Pension: auto-enrolled into the Airbus Group UK Retirement Fund; employer contribution 6%, employee 4%
• Share Incentive Plan and ESOP. Annual share schemes at company discretion.
• Success Share, Discretionary Group bonus scheme (conditions apply)
• Bikes to Work (up to £3,000) and other purchase schemes
• Health-care related schemes and personal accident insurance
• Health Assessments and Travel Insurance
• Financial/Legal Advice (e.g., Will-writing; Lasting Power of Attorney)

Additional requirements

Due to the nature of this position you will require DBS Security Clearance and eligibility for SC clearance. Applicants must meet Export Compliance Regulation requirements.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. For questions, please contact the recruitment team at the provided email address for Carmel/Heather. This job requires awareness of compliance risks and a commitment to integrity.

Company: Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Production/Maintenance

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