CAMO Engineer - Contract

Arden White; Oxford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Arden White Aviation & Aerospace Recruitment are seeking an experienced Airworthiness Engineer for a world-leading helicopter manufacturer at its Oxford Airport operation. You will join the CAMO team to maintain continuing airworthiness, ensure maintenance programmes and airworthiness records stay compliant.

Responsibilities include reviewing ADs/SBs, developing AMPs, supporting ARC extensions, and updating logs and manuals. DBS/UK work rights required; visa sponsorship not available.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of Part-CAMO continuing airworthiness requirements.
• Experience in aircraft maintenance, CAMO or airworthiness environments.
• Excellent attention to detail with a methodical approach.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive in identifying issues before impacting operations.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong communication across organisational levels.
• Experience with maintenance or airworthiness management systems.
• Airbus Helicopters product knowledge advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review regulatory and OEM technical information including ADs, SBs, modifications and repairs.
• Develop, review and implement Aircraft Maintenance Programmes (AMPs) and configurations.
• Support during Airworthiness Reviews and ARC extensions.
• Conduct repetitive defect and reliability analysis.
• Review and update aircraft flight manuals where required.
• Enter utilisation data into the maintenance information system.
• Support line and base maintenance planning activities.
• Prepare and review maintenance variations.
• Raise reservations or purchase requisitions for materials.
• Update aircraft and engine records after maintenance.
• Ensure log cards are returned to materials management.
• Provide CAMO cross-functional support.
• Contribute to CAMO process improvements.
• Identify airworthiness or operational issues proactively and initiate corrective actions.

Skills

CAMO knowledge

Airworthiness

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Issue identification

Independent worker

Communication

Maintenance systems

Airbus knowledge

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Aviation degree desirable

Part-CAMO training desirable

Part-145 training desirable

Aviation HF training desirable

Tools

Maintenance management systems

Regulatory documentation tools

Job description

Location: Oxford Airport, Oxfordshire

Rate: £30.00 per hour PAYE / £40.11 per hour Umbrella

Contract: Contract

Sector: Aviation / Helicopters / MRO

The Opportunity Arden White Aviation & Aerospace Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Airworthiness Engineer to join a world-leading helicopter manufacturer at its Oxford Airport operation.

Oxford is the company's UK civil helicopter hub, supporting helicopter sales, bespoke completions, maintenance, engineering, certification, technical support and spares activities across civil and military aviation.

As part of the CAMO team, you will play a key role in maintaining the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft fleet, ensuring maintenance programmes, technical records and airworthiness documentation remain compliant and up to date.

Key Responsibilities

• Review technical information from regulatory authorities and OEMs, including Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, modifications and repairs.


• Develop, review and implement Aircraft Maintenance Programmes (AMPs) and associated aircraft configurations.


• Provide support during Airworthiness Reviews and ARC extensions.


• Conduct repetitive defect and reliability analysis.


• Review and update aircraft flight manuals where required.


• Review technical logs and enter aircraft utilisation data into the maintenance information system.


• Support line and base maintenance planning activities.


• Prepare and review maintenance variations.


• Manage materials planning and raise reservations or purchase requisitions for required materials.


• Update aircraft and engine records following maintenance task completion.


• Ensure component log cards are returned to the appropriate materials management team.


• Provide cross-functional support across the CAMO function.


• Contribute to the continuous improvement of CAMO processes and procedures.


• Identify potential airworthiness or operational issues proactively and support appropriate corrective action.

About You

We are looking for an experienced aviation professional with a strong understanding of continuing airworthiness and CAMO processes.

You should have:

• A good understanding of Part-CAMO continuing airworthiness requirements.


• Experience working within an aircraft maintenance, CAMO or airworthiness environment.


• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach.


• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.


• A proactive approach to identifying potential issues before they impact operations.


• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.


• Strong communication skills with the confidence to liaise across different levels of an organisation.


• Strong computer literacy and experience working with maintenance or airworthiness management systems.


• Knowledge of Airbus Helicopters products and technical documentation would be highly advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs Grade C or above, or equivalent qualification such as NVQ or BTEC.


• Aviation-related degree or equivalent qualification desirable.


• Recognised Part-CAMO training desirable.


• Recognised Part-145 training desirable.


• Aviation Human Factors training desirable.

Additional Requirements

Due to the nature of the role, candidates will be required to obtain DBS Security Clearance and be eligible for SC Clearance.

Applicants must also meet all applicable Export Compliance requirements.

Candidates must have the current and legal right to work in the UK.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The Role

The Airworthiness Engineer will be responsible for the management and production of maintenance programmes, review of airworthiness documentation, maintenance and materials planning, and maintaining accurate aircraft technical records.

£30.00 per hour PAYE

£40.11 per hour Umbrella