B1.3 Licensed Engineer, Brunei

Airbus Helicopters; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters is seeking a B1.3 Licensed Engineer to support aircraft operations for the MoD in Brunei, following an initial training period in Oxford. The role involves ensuring aircraft readiness, performing line maintenance, and addressing faults.

Applicants need UK CAA licensing and rotary experience, along with a keen focus on safety and regulatory compliance. The position offers an engaging and dynamic engineering environment with a permanent employment contract.

Qualifications

• Experienced aircraft engineer with rotary experience.
• Pragmatic and safety-conscious.
• Methodical problem solver with good fault diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Ensure aircraft are prepared for daily flying.
• Participate in line and base maintenance.
• Perform defect rectification and fault diagnosis.

Skills

Extensive experience in rotary

Good knowledge of Part 145 regulation

Good fault diagnosis abilities

Education

UK CAA Licensed Engineer

Type rated on the H145 BK117 D-2/3 helicopter

Military training or civilian apprenticeship in aircraft maintenance

Job description

Job Description

B1.3 Licensed Engineer, Brunei

About Our Team

Airbus Helicopters is the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer and the company’s site at Oxford Airport is Britain’s civil helicopter hub. AHUK offers considerable experience in helicopter sales, bespoke completions, maintenance and spares support. Its in‑house engineering capabilities include design, customisation, installation, flight‑testing and certification, as well as technical support, maintenance, training and the supply of spares for civil and military applications. AHUK is the MoD’s chosen provider of helicopters and maintenance for its No.1 Defence Helicopter Flying school (MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury and RAF Valley.

Description / Overall Purpose of the Job

AHUK has an exciting new opportunity arising as the result of a new contract to support aircraft for the MoD located in Brunei. The aircraft are engaged in a variety of tasks and will need to have maximum availability for the customer. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in aircraft engineering in a challenging and dynamic environment. Your contribution will be key to the success of the contract and the operational capability of the customer.

The initial on‑site duration in Brunei is expected to be until 2028, with potential for extension.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensuring aircraft are prepared for the day's flying activity.
• Line maintenance activities.
• Participation in base maintenance on site in Brunei.
• Defect rectification and fault diagnosis.
• Production duties on site as and when directed by the chief engineer.
• Flexibility will be key in this role and there will be on‑call periods, as well as early starts and late finishes.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Experienced aircraft engineer with extensive experience in rotary.
• Pragmatic and flexible but with a keen attitude towards safety and regulatory compliance.
• Good knowledge of Part 145 regulation.
• Methodical in approach to engineering problems with good fault diagnosis abilities.
• Able to work closely with the customer and build relationships to achieve objectives.

Essential Education, Qualifications or Training

• UK CAA Licensed Engineer.
• Type rated on the H145 BK117 D‑2/3 helicopter.
• Military training or civilian apprenticeship/qualification in aircraft maintenance.
• Knowledge of CAP 562 Leaflet B40.

About You

• Positive and upbeat when faced with challenges that might faze others.
• Competent engineer that backs themselves and gains the confidence of their peers and supervisors.
• Comfortable in unusual environments and willing to make the best of any situation.

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 ITAR and Export Compliance Regulations.
• AHUK reserves the right to close any advertised position at an earlier date.
• You will be required to work on site in Oxford, UK for a period of up to 4 months to complete AHUK training prior to deployment to Brunei.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Production Maintenance

Equal Opportunities

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. Any impersonation of Airbus to request monetary exchange should be reported to [e-mail].

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