B1 Field Helicopter Engineer (Birmingham – Manchester)

Manpower UK Limited; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering company is seeking a B1 Licensed Field Helicopter Engineer responsible for the maintenance and repairs of rotorcraft. The role involves conducting inspections, managing customer expectations, and requires a Part 66 B1.3 License. Benefits include competitive salary, private medical insurance, and a pension scheme. This position offers opportunities for personal development and requires flexibility and initiative.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)

Pension: 6% employee contribution

Share Incentive Plan

Discretionary Group bonus scheme

Bikes to Work scheme

Technology purchase scheme

Employee car purchase scheme

Health-care Cash Scheme

Travel Insurance

Relocation package

Financial/Legal Advice

Qualifications

• Essential: Expertise in engine and airframe systems, strong UK CAA regulatory knowledge, and excellent communication skills.
• Essential: Part 66 B1.3 Licence (Turbine Rotorcraft) with experience in Helicopters products.
• Desirable: Type rated on EC135 T2/P2, H135, H145, H125, H160.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance inspections and repairs.
• Work independently within the regional engineering team.
• Manage customer expectations on-site and uphold Airbus standards.

Skills

Expertise in engine and airframe systems

Strong UK CAA regulatory knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Friendly and personable

Flexible and adaptable

Trustworthy and autonomous

Education

Part 66 B1.3 Licence (Turbine Rotorcraft)

Job description

As a B1 Licensed Field Helicopter Engineer, you’ll be responsible for the certification of maintenance and repairs on a variety of rotorcraft, including the popular H125, H135, H145 and the new H160. You’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the safe, continued operation of our aircraft through:

• Conducting maintenance inspections and repairs
• Working independently within the regional engineering team to maintain serviceability of the fleet.
• Managing customer's expectations when on-site and upholding the Airbus standards at our line stations.

Main responsibilities

This is a field-based working from home role that requires flexibility and initiative in order to provide a timely response to the needs of our customers in the field. This can vary from scheduled line maintenance tasks through to role equipment defect troubleshooting.

The role will be based in the North of England between Birmingham and Manchester with odd trips further north and to Oxford.

You will report directly to the Line Maintenance Manager; however, this role will develop into a more autonomous position as the relationship builds with the customer.

A company pool van will be available for the engineer to use for this position, and all tools will be provided. After familiarisation it will be necessary to attend Oxford on occasions to supplement the staff there and assist when there are peaks in workload.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Expertise in engine and airframe systems, strong UK CAA regulatory knowledge, and excellent communication skills.

Education, Qualifications or Training

Essential

• Part 66 B1.3 Licence (Turbine Rotorcraft) with experience of Helicopters products.

Desirable

• Type rated on any of the following: EC135 T2/P2 , H135, H145, H125, H160
• Familiarity with Police and/or Air Ambulance operations

About you

• Friendly and personable and able to interact well with customers.
• Flexible and adaptable to the requirements of our customers.
• Trustworthy and able to work autonomously.

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 Export Compliance Regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - single cover for employees paid by the company
• Pension: Employees are auto enrolled into the company Retirement Fund.
• 6%, employee 4% basic
• Share Incentive Plan and ESOP. Annual share schemes at company discretion.
• Success Share, Discretionary Group bonus scheme (conditions apply)
• Bikes to Work (up to £3,000) (employee purchase scheme)
• Technology (employee purchase scheme)
• Mydrive (employee car purchase scheme)
• Den-Plan (employee purchase scheme)
• Health-care Cash Scheme
• Personal Accident Insurance (employee purchase scheme)
• Health Assessments
• Travel Insurance
• Relocation package
• Financial/Legal Advice (eg, Will-writing; Lasting Power of Attorney)