B1.3 LAE | AW189 | AW139 | S92 | PERM/CON

Arden White; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Strong pension scheme

Cycle-to-Work schemes

EV schemes

Job summary

Arden White Aerospace & Aviation Recruitment is supporting a leading UK rotary aviation operator in Aberdeen. This role targets B1.3 licensed engineers for long-term stability, with progression within a well-established organisation.

The position covers Line and Heavy Maintenance across modern rotary fleet; licence-based progression and type-rating support within 12 months are offered for those without current type experience. Junior entry may be considered.

Qualifications

• Essential: UK CAA B1.3 Licence (A Licence may be considered for junior entry-level roles).
• Right to live and work in the UK (no sponsorship available).
• Hands-on helicopter maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out and certify aircraft maintenance across line and heavy maintenance activities, including inspections, defect rectification, and modifications.
• Exercise certification privileges in accordance with company authorisations and UK CAA regulations.
• Ensure full compliance with airworthiness, safety, and quality standards.
• Report and escalate any safety, quality, or compliance concerns relating to tooling, materials, personnel, or facilities.
• Work closely with Shift Supervisors and the wider engineering team to meet operational requirements.
• Contribute to a positive safety culture and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Eligibility to work in UK

Education

UK CAA B1.3 Licence

Job description

Line & Heavy Maintenance (Rotary)
Location: Aberdeen, UK
Shift Patterns: 4on / 4off / 6on / 4off / 4on / 6off (11-hour shifts)
Alternative 7/7 or 14/14 patterns may be considered

Arden White Aerospace & Aviation Recruitment are proud to be supporting a leading UK rotary aviation operator as they continue to strengthen their permanent engineering team in Aberdeen. This is an excellent opportunity for B1.3 Licensed Aircraft Engineers seeking long‑term stability, strong benefits, and progression within a well‑established and growing organisation.

Overview

This position supports a modern rotary fleet across both Line and Heavy Maintenance environments. Engineers with existing type experience are highly desirable; however, permanent engineers without type may be considered, with structured type‑rating support available within the first 12 months.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out and certify aircraft maintenance across line and heavy maintenance activities, including inspections, defect rectification, and modifications.

• Exercise certification privileges in accordance with company authorisations and UK CAA regulations.

• Ensure full compliance with airworthiness, safety, and quality standards.

• Report and ***escalate*** any safety, quality, or compliance concerns relating to tooling, materials, personnel, or facilities.

• Work closely with Shift Supervisors and the wider engineering team to meet operational requirements.

• Contribute to a positive safety culture and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• UK CAA B1.3 Licence (A Licence may be considered for junior entry‑level roles).

• Right to live and work in the UK (no sponsorship available).

• Hands‑on helicopter maintenance experience.

Desirable

• Type experience on AW189, AW139, or S92.

• Exposure to rotary line and/or heavy maintenance environments.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail.

• Ability to work effectively within a close‑knit engineering team.

• Clear and confident communicator.

• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills.

• Professional, reliable, and committed to high engineering standards.

• Good IT literacy with the ability to adapt to new systems.

Permanent Package Highlights

• Competitive salary aligned to licence, experience, and aircraft type

• Type allowances and structured salary progression

• Enhanced annual leave and balanced duty hours

• Private Medical Insurance

• Strong pension scheme

• Accident & Life Cover

• Cycle‑to‑Work and Electric Vehicle schemes

Final package will vary depending on experience, licence, and type.

About Us

Arden White specialises in engineering, aerospace, and aviation recruitment. We pride ourselves on a personal, transparent approach and long‑term partnerships with both clients and candidates.

Note: Arden White is acting as a recruitment agency for this position.

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