B1.3 Licensed Engineer, Cyprus

Airbus; Oxford; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd in Oxford is seeking a B1.3 Licensed Engineer to support rotary aircraft on a Cyprus contract. The role involves line and base maintenance, defect diagnosis and production duties during the on-site period in RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus, with initial on-site duration through 2028 and potential extension.

The candidate must hold UK CAA B1.3 license, type rating on H145 or BK117, and be prepared for ITAR/export compliance and security clearances.

Qualifications

• Experienced aircraft engineer with rotary rotorcraft experience.
• Knowledge of Part 145 regulation.
• Ability to diagnose faults and perform maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring aircraft are prepared for the day's flying activity.
• Line maintenance activities.
• Participation in base maintenance on site in RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus.
• Defect rectification and fault diagnosis.

Skills

B1.3 Licence

Rotary experience

Part 145 knowledge

Safety and regulatory compliance

Education

UK CAA Licensed Engineer Type rated on H145/BK117 D-2/3

Job description

Job Description: B1.3 Licensed Engineer Cyprus 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 (referred to as MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey). 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.

Main responsibilities

• Ensuring aircraft are prepared for the day's flying activity.
• Line maintenance activities.
• Participation in base maintenance on site in RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus.
• 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 with early finishes or at times late starts and late finishes.

Knowledge and Skills Essential 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.

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.

Company: Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd Employment Type: Permanent ------- Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Production means/Maintenance

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