B1.3 Licensed Engineer - Line
Airbus
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Job summary
Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd in Shawbury, Shropshire, is seeking a UK CAA Part 66 B1.3 Licensed Aircraft Engineer. You will report to the Base Maintenance Manager on the MFTS line, delivering serviceable aircraft daily and ensuring regulatory compliance.
The role covers maintenance across airframe, engine, mechanical, electrical, and avionics systems, with supervision of fitters and hangar duties. A strong team player with leadership and communication skills is essential.
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of engine and airframe systems.
- Experience in an aviation engineering environment.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Self-motivated with initiative and good leadership.
Responsibilities
- Deliver serviceable aircraft to meet daily flying programme requirements.
- Ensure compliance with aviation regulations and company procedures.
- Carry out maintenance inspections and repairs as directed by Supervisors.
- Complete maintenance to high standards for safe operation.
- Perform airframe, power plant, mechanical, electrical and avionics work.
- Supervise fitters and certify their work.
- Assist in day-to-day hangar operations and aircraft movement.
Skills
Education
Job description
Job Description:
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 Helicopter Flying school (referred to as MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey).
We offer a competitive base salary and a robust suite of benefits designed to support your health, wealth, and lifestyle:
- Holiday Allowance : We value loyalty and work-life balance; your annual leave entitlement grows with you, rewarding your commitment with an extra day of leave for each year of service (up to an additional 4 days)
- Health : Private Medical Insurance (Bupa). You also have the flexibility to add family members to your policy at an additional cost. Other options include Health-care Cash Schemes and Den-Plan.
- Future Wealth: up to 8% Company Pension contribution, when you contribute 6%. Plus Yearly Share Incentive Plans, and Discretionary Group Bonuses.
- Everyday Savings : Access to exclusive shopping discounts, including a cashback card to help your money go further.
- Lifestyle : Bikes to Work scheme (up to £3,000), Mydrive car purchase scheme, and Technology purchase schemes.
- Added Protection : Benefit from Personal Accident Insurance, Health-care Cash Schemes, and professional Financial/Legal advice.
- Refer a friend Scheme : We offer a generous Referral Bonus for any successfully placed candidates you recommend to the business.
The Opportunity
UK CAA B1.3 Licensed Aircraft Engineer at RAF Shawbury, Shropshire.
Reporting to the Base Maintenance Manager, to support the MFTS operation.
- Responsible for the delivery of serviceable aircraft to meet the requirements of the daily flying programme.
- Ensuring compliance with Aviation regulations and Company procedures.
- Accomplishment of Maintenance inspections and repairs as directed by Maintenance Supervisors.
- Complete maintenance to a high standard to ensure continued safe operation of the aircraft.
- Completion of maintenance, including airframe structure, power plant, mechanical systems, electrical systems and avionics systems.
- Supervision of maintenance fitters and the certification of their work.
- Assist in day to day running of the Hangar, including aircraft movement and general housekeeping responsibilities.
Knowledge and Skills
- Working knowledge of UK CAA regulations including, but not limited to Part 145, Part CAMO and UK ANO
- Thorough knowledge of engine and airframe systems
- Experience in an Aviation engineering environment
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Self-motivated and ability to work under own initiative
- Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills
- Flexible to the requirements of the company and needs of the customer
- Operational resilience and collaborative problem-solving
Aircraft Avionics Technicians who are studying towards their UK CAA Part 66 B2 Licence who have completed at least 6 modules and have more than 3 years’ experience documented in their experience logbooks are also encouraged to apply.
Successful candidates will be enrolled onto the AHUK Fitter to LAE Development scheme.
Essential
- Valid UK CAA Part 66 B1.3 Licence
- Preferably with one of the following type ratings, but not essential:
- Airbus EC135 T3H
- Airbus BK117 D2
Type training will be provided
- If you’re looking for a better work-life balance, Shawbury (Shropshire) is a bit of a hidden gem. You get the peace of rural living, the River Roden right on your doorstep, and historic Shrewsbury just a quick 15-minute drive down the road.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Your mental health matters. Gain access to 24/7 confidential support, counseling, and resources for both your professional and personal life.
- The Canteen Hub: A dedicated space to take a break and recharge.
- Fuel Your Day: Enjoy free tea and coffee throughout the day, because sometimes the best ideas happen over a fresh brew.
- This position is subject to National Security Vetting. Candidates must be able to obtain SC clearance, which generally requires having lived in the UK for the last five years. All successful applicants will also undergo a mandatory BPSS check.
- Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations.
- All candidates must possess the current, legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Airbus will not be able to offer sponsorship for any employment Visa’s.
- Although this role is primarily based at RAF Shawbury, on rare occasions there may be a requirement to work at other sites.
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. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd
Permanent
Professional
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