B1.3 Engineer

Owen Daniels; Shawbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A Shawbury-based B1.3 Engineer role is with a global aerospace and helicopter manufacturer. You will carry out maintenance inspections, line maintenance at customer sites, and oversee defect rectification while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

The contract is outside IR35 for 6 months, working a 7 on / 7 off pattern (7:30 – 19:30) with a company van for travel. A valid B1.3 licence and rotorcraft experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid B1.3 Licence with turbine rotorcraft experience.
• Strong fault-finding and independent troubleshooting ability.
• Good understanding of UK CAA Part 145, Part M and UK ANO.
• Desirable type ratings on AS350/EC130/EC135/EC145/H160.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out maintenance inspections, repairs and defect rectification on helicopters.
• Performing line maintenance at customer locations with travel and a company van provided.
• Completing maintenance across airframe structures, powerplant, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Certifying completed maintenance and supervising maintenance fitters where required.
• Supporting the hangar operations including aircraft movements and housekeeping.

Skills

B1.3 Licence

Turbine rotorcraft

Fault finding

Troubleshooting

Airframe & engine systems

Job description

Are you a B1.3 Licensed Engineer? Do you have strong experience working on turbine rotorcraft and helicopter maintenance? Are you confident carrying out line maintenance, fault finding and defect rectification independently? If so, a global aerospace and helicopter manufacturer based in Oxford is actively seeking a B1.3 Engineer to join their engineering team!

B1.3 Engineer

Outside IR35 Contract (6 month initial)

7 on / 7 off Shift Pattern (7:30 – 19:30)

Shawbury

Job Responsibilities:

• Carrying out maintenance inspections, repairs and defect rectification on helicopters, ensuring aircraft are maintained to the highest safety and quality standards
• Performing line maintenance at customer locations, with regular travel required and a company van provided
• Completing maintenance across airframe structures, powerplant, mechanical and electrical systems, including component and avionic LRU replacement
• Certifying completed maintenance and supervising maintenance fitters where required
• Supporting the day-to-day operation of the hangar, including aircraft movements and general housekeeping

Essential Skills:

• Valid B1.3 Licence with experience working on turbine rotorcraft
• Strong knowledge of helicopter airframe and engine systems, with the ability to fault-find and troubleshoot independently
• Good understanding of UK CAA Part 145, Part M and UK ANO requirements

Desirable:

• Type ratings or experience on AS350, EC130, EC135/H135, EC145/H145 or H160