B1.3 Helicopter Engineer – Line Maintenance & Fault-Finding

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

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.