B1.3 Licensed Engineer, Cyprus

Airbus S.A.S.; Manor Park; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd is recruiting an experienced aircraft engineer for on-site Oxford training with deployment to Cyprus to support MoD operations. It requires a UK CAA license, H145 BK117 type rating, and DBS/SC clearance eligibility. Initial training will be in the UK, followed by deployment on a challenging programme.

The role involves line and base maintenance tasks, emphasizing safety, regulatory compliance, and strong customer collaboration to ensure mission readiness.

Qualifications

• 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.
• DBS/SC clearance eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring aircraft are prepared for the day's flying activity.
• Line maintenance activities.
• Participation in base maintenance on site in RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus.
• Pragmatic and safety/regulatory compliant approach to engineering.
• Able to work closely with the customer and build relationships to achieve objectives.

Skills

H145 BK117 D-2/3 type rating

Education

UK CAA Licensed Engineer

Military training or civilian apprenticeship in aircraft maintenance

CAP 562 Leaflet B40 knowledge

Job description

Ensuring aircraft are prepared for the day's flying activity.

Line maintenance activities.

Participation in base maintenance on site in RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus.

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

Education, Qualifications or Training

Essential

• 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.

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 RAF Akrotiri Cyprus. 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 Cyprus is expected to be until 2028, with potential for extension., AHUK reserves the right to close any advertised position at an earlier date.

The successful applicant is required to work onsite in Oxford, UK for up to 4 months to complete all AHUK training, prior to deployment to Cyprus

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Company:

Airbus Helicopters UK LtdEmployment Type:

Permanent-------

Experience Level:

ProfessionalJob Family:

Production means/Maintenance

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