B2 Engineer Ireland

ANT Recruitment Ltd; Enniskillen; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

Private healthcare

Income protection

Death-in-service cover

Bonus potential

Type-rating training potential

Career development

Job summary

ANT Recruitment Ltd is supporting an established UK rotary-wing aviation organisation with the appointment of an experienced B2 Licensed Helicopter Engineer. You will maintain, troubleshoot and certify avionics and electrical systems across a VIP/air ambulance fleet.

Responsibilities include scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, fault diagnosis, inspections, documentation and compliance with UK CAA requirements. Occasional travel/out-of-hours work may be required.

Qualifications

• UK CAA Part-66 B2 Licence is essential.
• Strong knowledge of helicopter electrical and avionics systems.
• Proven fault-finding and troubleshooting ability.
• Experience certifying aircraft-maintenance tasks and inspections.
• Ability to work independently and within a team with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled helicopter maintenance.
• Diagnose and rectify avionics and electrical faults.
• Complete aircraft inspections and defect investigations.
• Certify maintenance within licence scope and approvals.
• Ensure compliance with UK CAA regulations and procedures.
• Document technical maintenance accurately and clearly.
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance-planning teams.
• Maintain safety, quality and housekeeping standards.
• Provide occasional travel or out-of-hours support when required.

Skills

UK CAA Part-66 B2 Licence

Avionics systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Fault-finding and troubleshooting

Maintenance certification experience

Independent and team work

Detail-oriented and compliant

Full UK driving licence

Right to work in UK

Tools

Leonardo AW109/AW169 aircraft knowledge

Job description

B2 Licensed Helicopter Engineer

Location: Northern Ireland
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Aircraft Types: Leonardo AW109 and AW169

About the Role

ANT Recruitment is supporting an established UK rotary-wing aviation organisation with the appointment of an experienced B2 Licensed Helicopter Engineer.

You will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and certifying aircraft avionics and electrical systems across a fleet supporting VIP and air ambulance operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled helicopter maintenance


• Diagnose and rectify complex avionics and electrical system faults


• Complete aircraft inspections and defect investigations


• Certify maintenance within the scope of your licence and company approvals


• Ensure all work complies with UK CAA regulations and company procedures


• Complete accurate technical and maintenance documentation


• Work closely with engineering and maintenance-planning teams


• Maintain high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping


• Provide occasional travel or out-of-hours support when required

Essential Requirements

• UK CAA Part-66 B2 Aircraft Maintenance Licence


• Strong knowledge of helicopter electrical and avionics systems


• Excellent fault-finding and troubleshooting ability


• Experience completing and certifying aircraft-maintenance tasks


• Ability to work independently and within a team


• Strong attention to detail and regulatory compliance


• Full UK driving licence


• Existing right to work in the UK

Desirable Experience

• Leonardo AW109 or AW169 type rating


• Previous VIP or HEMS helicopter experience


• Experience within a UK CAA Part-145 maintenance environment


• Flexibility to travel and provide occasional operational support

Type-rating training may be available for a suitably licensed engineer.

Applications from appropriately licensed former military aviation engineers are welcomed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary


• Pension contribution


• Private healthcare


• Income protection


• Death-in-service cover


• Company performance-related bonus


• Potential type-rating training


• Career development within a specialist rotary-wing environment