Avionics Manager - Base Maintenance

Arden White Limited; Carterton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Arden White Aerospace and Aviation Recruitment are working with a leading rotary organisation to recruit an experienced Avionics Manager to join their engineering operation in Oxford.

As Avionics Manager, you will lead avionics maintenance, certification activity and technical support across modern rotary aircraft, ensuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance while guiding a skilled team.

Qualifications

• Essential: Part 66 B2 Licence with C certifying privileges.
• Desirable: Degree-level qualification in aircraft maintenance or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff adherence to company standards, engineering practices and internal policies.
• Support production planning and workflow management.
• Supervise the battery workshop and other component activities in accordance with company approvals.
• Liaise with Part 21 functions to support engineering and certification requirements.
• Inspect components and issue UK CAA Form 1 documentation where authorised.
• Provide technical support to regional engineers and customers.
• Manage MGS and other associated maintenance software systems.
• Ensure maintenance activities are completed in accordance with applicable regulatory and company requirements.
• Promote a strong safety, quality and continuous improvement culture within the team.

Skills

Rotary maintenance experience

Avionics knowledge

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Part 66 B2 Licence with C certifying privileges

Degree-level qualification (desirable)

Tools

MGS maintenance software

Job description

Arden White Aerospace and Aviation Recruitment are currently working with a leading rotary organisation to recruit an experienced Avionics Manager to join their established engineering operation in Oxford.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced B2 engineer with strong leadership and certification experience to take responsibility for avionics maintenance, component activity and technical support across a range of modern rotary aircraft.

As Avionics Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and regulatory compliance across the organisation.

You will be responsible for the certification of maintenance and repairs, whilst providing leadership to the avionics team and technical support to engineers and customers.

The role will include responsibility for a variety of modern rotary aircraft, including the H125, H135, H145 and H160.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage staff adherence to company standards, engineering practices and internal policies
• Support production planning and workflow management
• Supervise the battery workshop and other component activities in accordance with company approvals
• Liaise with Part 21 functions to support engineering and certification requirements
• Inspect components and issue UK CAA Form 1 documentation where authorised
• Provide technical support to regional engineers and customers
• Manage MGS and other associated maintenance software systems
• Ensure maintenance activities are completed in accordance with applicable regulatory and company requirements
• Promote a strong safety, quality and continuous improvement culture within the team

About You

The successful candidate will be an experienced rotary maintenance professional with strong avionics knowledge and proven leadership capability.

You will ideally have:

• Part 66 B2 Licence with C certifying privileges
• Type ratings covering EC135/H135 and EC145/H145 as a minimum
• H160 and single-group experience would be highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of aircraft engine and airframe systems
• Excellent knowledge of UK CAA regulatory requirements
• Previous experience supervising or leading an engineering team
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to adapt quickly to changing operational requirements
• A professional and highly presentable approach

Qualifications & Training

Essential:

• Part 66 B2 Licence with C certifying privileges

Desirable:

• Degree-level qualification in an aircraft maintenance or engineering-related discipline

Additional Requirements

Due to the nature of the position, successful applicants will be required to undergo DBS security clearance and must be eligible to obtain SC clearance.

Applicants must also meet any applicable Export Control and Compliance requirements.

Why Apply

This is an opportunity to join an established aviation organisation with a strong reputation within the rotary sector and take a senior role within its engineering operation.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a range of modern rotary aircraft while leading an experienced team and contributing directly to the safe and continued operation of aircraft supporting demanding civil and government applications.

The role comes with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.