B2 Licensed Helicopter Engineer

ANT Recruitment Ltd; England; 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

Company performance-related bonus

Potential type-rating training

Career development within a specialist

Job summary

ANT Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced B2 Licensed Helicopter Engineer to join a UK rotary-wing aviation organisation based in Northamptonshire. You will maintain, troubleshoot and certify avionics and electrical systems on VIP and air ambulance aircraft, ensuring compliance with UK CAA standards.

The role offers a permanent, full-time position with competitive salary dependent on experience. A type-rating training pathway and career development within a specialist rotorcraft environment

Qualifications

• UK CAA Part-66 B2 Licence required.
• Strong knowledge of helicopter electrical and avionics systems.
• Excellent fault-finding and troubleshooting ability.
• Experience certifying maintenance tasks and approvals.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

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

Skills

Avionics systems

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Independence & teamwork

Education

UK CAA Part-66 B2 Licence

Job description

B2 Licensed Helicopter Engineer

Location: Northamptonshire
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