Avionics Engineer

Arden White; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK helicopter engineering and support organization is seeking a certifying technician at Oxford Airport. The role requires a minimum of 5 years' aviation experience and a CAA Part 66 B2 Licence. Responsibilities include certifying avionics work, overseeing the avionics team, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This position offers a chance to work in a highly regulated, advanced technical environment, supporting both civil and military operations.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in the aviation industry.
• Possession of a CAA Part 66 B2 Licence is mandatory.
• Proven experience in supervising avionics tasks.

Responsibilities

• Certify avionics work within the Installations department.
• Delegate and oversee tasks across the avionics team.
• Ensure compliance with approved data and CAA regulations.
• Liaise with Project Management and Design teams.
• Manage day-to-day hangar and team activities.
• Enforce health and safety standards and hangar rules.
• Support installation of modifications using approved data.

Skills

Minimum 5 years’ aviation experience

CAA Part 66 B2 Licence

Experience leading or supervising relevant tasks

Job description

Job Description

Arden White is recruiting on behalf of a leading UK helicopter engineering and support organisation based at Oxford Airport. Supporting both civil and military operations, including the MoD’s No.1 Helicopter Flying School (MFTS), this role offers the chance to work in a highly regulated, technically advanced environment.

The Role

This is a certifying position, reporting to the Installation & Production Manager, responsible for maintaining the safety and airworthiness of helicopters undergoing customisation and maintenance within the Installations Department.

You will support project delivery by leading avionics activities, supervising work and ensuring compliance with approved data, regulatory standards and project timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Certify avionics work within the Installations department
• Delegate and oversee tasks across the avionics team
• Ensure compliance with approved data and CAA regulations
• Liaise with Project Management and Design teams
• Oversee day‑to‑day hangar and team activities
• Ensure H&S standards, PPE use and hangar rules are upheld
• Support installation of modifications using approved OEM or STC data

Essential

• Minimum 5 years’ aviation experience
• CAA Part 66 B2 Licence
• Experience leading or supervising relevant tasks (…)