Avionics Manager - Base Maintenance

Volantes Technical Recruitment Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Pension: Auto-enrolled

Share Incentive Plan

ESOP

Success Share

Bikes to Work

Technology

MyDrive

Den-Plan

Health-care Cash Scheme

Personal Accident Insurance

Health Assessments

Travel Insurance

Shopping vouchers/discounts

Financial/Legal Advice

Job summary

Volantes Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Avionic Manager for base maintenance of rotorcraft in Oxford. You will certify maintenance and repairs, oversee staff to standards, assist with production planning, and supervise component work under company approvals.

You will liaise with Part 21, inspect Form 1s, and provide technical support to regional engineers and customers, while managing MGS and related software systems.

Qualifications

• Part 66 B2 licence with C certifying privileges.
• Knowledge of UK CAA regulations and airworthiness standards.
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities.
• Willingness to obtain DBS/SC clearance per requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff adherence to standards and policy.
• Assist with production planning.
• Supervise battery workshop and other components as endorsed by the company approvals.
• Liaise with Part 21 functions.
• Inspect and issue Form 1’s.
• Provide technical support to regional engineers and customers.
• Manage MGS and other maintenance software.

Skills

Part 66 B2 Licence with C certifying

Engine & airframe systems

UK CAA regulatory knowledge

Leadership and team building

Communication skills

Education

Degree in aircraft maintenance (Desirable)

Job description

Avionic Manager - Base Maintenance

We are looking for an Avionic Manager, to be responsible for the certification of maintenance and repairs on a variety of rotorcraft. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring the safe, continued operation of our aircraft through:

• Management of staff adherence to standards and expectations of policy and engineering practice
• Assist with production planning
• Supervision of battery workshop and other component work as endorsed by the company approvals
• Liaison with Part 21 functions
• Inspection and issuance of Form 1’s
• Providing technical support to regional engineers and customers
• Management of MGS and other associated maintenance softwares

Knowledge and Skills

• Essential: Part 66 B2 and C licence with type ratings of EC135,H135,EC145,H145 minimum. H160 and single group desirable.
• Knowledge & Skills: Expertise in engine and airframe systems, strong UK CAA regulatory knowledge, and excellent communication skills.
• Passion for Excellence: Ability to work as part of a team with a keen eye for detail.

Education, Qualifications or Training

Essential

• Part 66 B2 Licence with C certifying privileges.

Desirable

• Degree level qualification in an aircraft maintenance related topic.

About you

• Excellent organisational skills and time management.
• Very good leadership and team building ability.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, and an excellent communicator at all levels.
• Flexible to working requirements and the ability to rapidly adapt to changing situations.
• Highly presentable at all times.

Additional requirements

• Due to the nature of this position you will require DBS Security Clearance and be eligible for SC clearance.
• Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations.

The Reward

In joining this organisation, you will play a critical part in delivering the most efficient helicopters for its customers, who serve, protect, save lives and carry passengers in demanding environments. On top of your competitive base salary, you will have access to the following benefits below via our clients salary sacrifice schemes:

• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – single cover for employees paid by the company
• Pension: Employees are auto-enrolled into the Retirement Fund. Initially, the client contributes 6%, employee 4% basic
• 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) (employee purchase scheme)
• Technology ( employee purchase scheme)
• Mydrive (employee car purchase scheme)
• Den-Plan (employee purchase scheme)
• Health-care Cash Scheme
• Personal Accident Insurance (employee purchase scheme)
• Health Assessments
• Travel Insurance
• Shopping vouchers/discounts
• Financial/Legal Advice (eg, Will-writing; Lasting Power of Attorney)