B2 Helicopter Certifying Engineer - Avionics Lead

Manpower UK; Yarnton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus

12 months employment bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Private Medical Insurance

Pension auto-enrolment

Employee share plans

Travel insurance

Job summary

Manpower UK is helping to source an experienced B2 Certifying Engineer for our client supporting the UK Military Flying Training System. The role is based in Oxford or Shropshire and involves certifying line and non-routine maintenance on Airbus H135/H145 rotorcraft, with operational support to Flight Operations.

You will lead maintenance inspections, supervise avionic and electrical fitters, and perform tests in the workshop or hangar.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of helicopter avionic and electrical systems.
• Experience with specialised test equipment for avionics and electrical systems.
• Up-to-date understanding of CAA regulations, especially Pt 145 and Part M.
• Experience with flight and airport operations, line maintenance.
• CAA Part 66 B2 Licence (essential).

Responsibilities

• Certify line, non-routine maintenance, and repairs on Airbus H135/H145 rotorcraft.
• Provide operational support to Flight Operations.
• Lead maintenance inspections and repairs under supervision.
• Complete maintenance tasks including avionics and electrical systems.
• Replace avionic LRU and perform simple testing.
• Supervise avionic and electrical fitters, certifying their work.
• Conduct off-aircraft avionic and electrical technical work in the workshop.
• Assist with daily hangar operations, aircraft movement, and housekeeping.

Skills

Avionic and electrical systems

Specialised test equipment

Flight operations & line maintenance

Certifying roles experience

CAA Pt 145 & Part M knowledge

Military aviation knowledge

Tools

Specialised avionics test equipment

Job description

Manpower UK is helping to source an experienced B2 Certifying Engineer for our client supporting the UK Military Flying Training System. The role is based in Oxford or Shropshire and involves certifying line and non-routine maintenance on Airbus H135/H145 rotorcraft, with operational support to Flight Operations.

You will lead maintenance inspections, supervise avionic and electrical fitters, and perform tests in the workshop or hangar.