B2 Licensed Engineer - Valley

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

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a B2 Certifying Engineer in Wales to oversee maintenance and repairs of H135/H145 helicopters. Responsibilities include providing operational support and conducting maintenance inspections. The ideal candidate must have a CAA Part 66 B2 Licence and thorough knowledge of avionic/electrical systems. Competitive perks include private medical insurance and an auto-enrollment pension scheme.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)

Auto-enrollment pension

Share Incentive Plan

Discretionary Group bonus scheme

Bikes to Work scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering operational support to Flight Operations.
• Ensure safe operation of the aircraft.
• Perform maintenance inspections and repairs.

Skills

Knowledge of helicopter avionic systems

Knowledge of electrical systems

Knowledge of CAA regulations

Experience with SAP and ERP software

Education

CAA Part 66 B2 Licence

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

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.

Main Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Assist in day to day running of the aircraft Hangar, including aircraft movement and general housekeeping responsibilities.

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, and 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.

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:

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

Please note that: it is AHUK policy to require all applicants to demonstrate they have the right to remain and to work in the UK.

The Reward:

• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - single cover for employees paid by the company.
• Pension: Employees are auto-enrolled into the Airbus Group UK Retirement Fund.
• Share Incentive Plan and ESOP.
• 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 (eg, 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.

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.