B2 Licensed Engineer - Valley

Airbus; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company is seeking a B2 Certifying Engineer to ensure the certification and maintenance of Airbus H135/H145 rotorcraft. The role includes providing operational support, supervising maintenance inspections, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Applicants should possess a CAA Part 66 B2 Licence and have 3 years of experience in a certifying role. This permanent position in Birmingham offers competitive benefits including private medical insurance and a pension plan.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Company Contributions

Share Incentive Plan

Discretionary Group Bonus

Bikes to Work Scheme

Employee Purchase Schemes

Health Assessments

Travel Insurance

Financial/Legal Advice

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in a certifying role.
• Experience of Flight Operations and Line Maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering operational support to Flight Operations.
• Accomplishment of maintenance inspections and repairs.
• Work as a team leader to ensure continued safe operation of the aircraft.
• Complete maintenance including avionic and electrical systems.
• Supervise avionic and electrical fitters and certify their work.

Skills

Knowledge of helicopter avionic and electrical systems

Knowledge of specialised test equipment

Knowledge of CAA regulations

Flight/Airport Operations

Aircraft Line Maintenance

Experience with SAP and ERP software

Education

CAA Part 66 B2 Licence

Job description

Job Description:

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 Defence Helicopter Flying School (referred to as MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey).

PLEASE NOTE - It is AHUK policy to require all applicants to demonstrate they have the right to remain and to work in the UK.

Description / Overall purpose of the Job

UK Military Flying Training System (Rotary Wing) B2 Certifying Engineer, Valley
Reports to UK MFTS (RW) Maintenance Operations Manager Shawbury/ Engineer in Charge at Valley

• The B2 Certifying Engineer is responsible for the certification of line, non-routine maintenance and repair on Airbus H135/H145 rotorcraft.
• Type training will be provided for a suitable candidate.

The main responsibilities of the post holder will be:

• Provide engineering operational support to Flight Operations.
• Accomplishment of maintenance inspections and repairs as directed by nominated LAE Supervisor.
• Work as a team leader and to high standards to ensure continued safe operation of the aircraft.
• Completion of maintenance, including avionic and electrical systems.
• Replacement of avionic line replaceable units, requiring simple tests to prove their serviceability.
• Supervision of avionic and electrical fitters and the certification of their work.
• Conduct off‑aircraft avionic and electrical technical work in Av workshop as required.
• Also required to assist in day to day running of the aircraft Hangar, including aircraft movement and general housekeeping responsibilities.

The post holder would ideally have the following Knowledge and Skills:

ESSENTIAL

• Must have thorough knowledge of helicopter avionic and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of specialised test equipment relating to avionic and electrical systems.
• Must have up to date knowledge of:
• CAA regulations, particularly Pt 145, Part M Continued Airworthiness Management (CAM)
• Flight/Airport Operations
• Aircraft Line Maintenance

DESIRABLE

• Knowledge of UK Military Aviation and UK MFTS.
• Experience with SAP and ERP software.

Education, Qualifications or special training

ESSENTIAL

• CAA Part 66 B2 Licence.

DESIRABLE

• Type Rating and experience H135 and H145

The post holder should have the following experience:

ESSENTIAL

• 3 years experience in a certifying role.
• Experience of Flight Operations and Line Maintenance.

DESIRABLE

• Experience of Airbus Helicopters products.
• Experience of Military Aviation.

Key performance indicators:

• Maintain aircraft availability levels of >98% at Valley

Other requirements

TRAVEL:

• Required to work shifts as part of normal working routine.
• Required travel between Shawbury, Valley and areas dictated by Operational requirements.

The Reward:

In joining the Airbus family, you will play a critical part in delivering the most efficient helicopters for its customers, who serve, protect, save lives and carry passengers in demanding environments. On top of your competitive base salary, you will have access to the following benefits via our Airbus salary sacrifice schemes:

• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – single cover for employees paid by the company
• Pension: Employees are auto‑enrolled into the Airbus Group UK Retirement Fund. Initially, AH contributes 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
• Financial/Legal Advice (e.g., Will‑writing; Lasting Power of Attorney)

Additional requirements

Due to the nature of this position you will require DBS Security Clearance and eligible for SC clearance.

Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulation’s.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd

Employment Type:

Permanent

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Production means/Maintenance

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