Avionics Installations Supervisor

Matchtech; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Avionics Certifying Engineer to join their Installations Department in Kidlington. This critical role involves ensuring the safety and airworthiness of helicopters during customization and maintenance. The successful candidate will lead avionics installations, ensure compliance with CAA regulations, and maintain high safety standards. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and a proven background in avionics or aerospace environments, with relevant security clearances required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an avionics or certifying role within helicopters or aerospace.
• Strong knowledge of CAA Part 21G and Part 145 regulatory requirements.
• Ability to lead and oversee technical teams effectively.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and compliance.
• Must be able to obtain DBS and Security Check Clearances.

Responsibilities

• Act as a certifying authority within the Installations Department.
• Oversee avionics installations, ensuring compliance and timely delivery.
• Liaise with Project Management and Design Office teams.
• Ensure adherence to Health & Safety standards.
• Enforce hangar rules and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Regulatory compliance

Safety commitment

Job description

Avionics Certifying Engineer

Location: Oxford

Hours: 40 hours per week

Reporting to: Installation and Production Manager

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Avionics Certifying Engineer to join our Installations Department in Oxford. This is a certifying role responsible for maintaining the safety and airworthiness of helicopters while they are being customised and maintained.

You will play a key role in overseeing avionics installations, ensuring all work complies with approved data and regulatory requirements, and supporting the successful delivery of projects on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a certifying authority within the Installations Department, reporting to the Installation and Production Manager
• Work closely with the supervisory team to ensure projects are appropriately resourced and supported
• Delegate tasks effectively across the team and oversee all assigned work
• Ensure compliance with approved data and certify or over‑sign delegated work where required
• Liaise closely with Project Management and Design Office teams to support project delivery
• Oversee the day‑to‑day running of the avionics team and hangar activities
• Maintain clear and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders regarding project progress and developments
• Ensure high standards of Health & Safety are maintained, including correct use of PPE
• Uphold and enforce hangar rules and best practices
• Oversee the installation of modifications and changes in accordance with approved data from Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd and third‑party STC holders
• Work in accordance with the organisation's CAA Part 21G and Part 145 approvals, maintaining the highest standards of compliance and workmanship

Requirements

• Proven experience in an avionics or certifying role within a helicopter or aerospace environment
• Strong knowledge of CAA Part 21G and Part 145 regulatory requirements
• Ability to lead, delegate, and oversee technical teams effectively
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
• Security Clearance

Due to the nature of this role, successful candidates must be able to obtain :

• DBS Security Clearance
• Security Check (SC) Clearance