CAMO Type Engineer

Volantes Technical Recruitment Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Volantes Technical Recruitment Ltd in Aberdeen, UK, is seeking an experienced CAMO Type Engineer to ensure continuing airworthiness of AW139, AW169 and EC175B fleets in compliance with UK CAA Part CAMO.

The role covers airworthiness activities, maintenance programme support, regulatory compliance, and providing technical support to operations, with an on-call rota and interaction with TCHs and OEMs.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years’ experience in a CAMO or aviation engineering environment.
• Experience with AW139, AW169 and/or EC175B preferred.
• Strong knowledge of helicopter maintenance and airworthiness requirements.
• Strong working knowledge of UK CAA regulatory requirements and post-Brexit regulations.
• Experience working with TCH/OEM technical teams and aviation authorities.
• Familiarity with ARC processes and airworthiness review standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage continuing airworthiness activities for AW139, AW169 and EC175B aircraft
• Develop, review and amend Aircraft Maintenance Programmes (AMP)
• Ensure compliance with UK CAA Part CAMO requirements
• Review and action Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Service Bulletins (SBs) and other requirements
• Monitor aircraft technical status and liaise with maintenance planning teams
• Liaise with Part 145 organisations to support compliant maintenance execution
• Analyse technical reliability data and implement corrective actions
• Support internal and external audits and regulatory inspections
• Provide technical support to operations and engineering teams
• Maintain accurate aircraft records and continuing airworthiness documentation
• Provide AOG technical support as part of the on-call rota
• Liaise between Part 145 teams and OEM/TCHs on technical issues
• Represent the organisation at TCH meetings and technical conferences

Skills

CAMO/Airworthiness

Aviation maintenance planning

Airworthiness documentation

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Tools

CAMO IT systems

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

ARC processes

Job description

CAMO TYPE ENGINEER

Location: Aberdeen, UK
Employment: Permanent
Right to Work: UK Right to Work required

Volantes Technical Recruitment are seeking an experienced CAMO Type Engineer to join a leading helicopter operation in Aberdeen!

The CAMO Type Engineer is responsible for ensuring the continuing airworthiness of AW139, AW169 and EC175B fleets in compliance with UK CAA Part CAMO requirements.

The role involves managing airworthiness activities, supporting maintenance programmes, technical records and regulatory compliance, while providing technical support to operational teams and responding to AOG situations.

The role also includes participation in an out-of-hours on-call rota and engagement with Type Certificate Holders (TCHs), manufacturers and other technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage continuing airworthiness activities for AW139, AW169 and EC175B aircraft
• Develop, review and amend Aircraft Maintenance Programmes (AMP)
• Ensure compliance with UK CAA Part CAMO requirements
• Review and action Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Service Bulletins (SBs) and other requirements
• Monitor aircraft technical status and liaise with maintenance planning teams
• Liaise with Part 145 organisations to support compliant maintenance execution
• Analyse technical reliability data and implement corrective actions
• Support internal and external audits and regulatory inspections
• Provide technical support to operations and engineering teams
• Maintain accurate aircraft records and continuing airworthiness documentation
• Provide AOG technical support as part of the on-call rota
• Liaise between Part 145 teams and OEM/TCHs on technical issues
• Represent the organisation at TCH meetings and technical conferences

Experience

• 3–5+ years’ experience in a CAMO or aviation engineering environment
• Experience with AW139, AW169 and/or EC175B preferred
• Strong knowledge of helicopter maintenance and airworthiness requirements
• Strong working knowledge of UK CAA regulatory requirements and post-Brexit regulations
• Experience working with TCH/OEM technical teams and aviation authorities
• Familiarity with ARC processes and airworthiness review standards

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong understanding of UK CAA Part CAMO and Part 145 requirements
• Experience with CAMO IT systems, Microsoft Office and SharePoint
• Strong planning, organisation and attention to detail
• Good technical analysis and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage AOG and time‑critical technical issues
• Strong communication skills with operations, maintenance teams, OEMs and regulators
• Ability to interpret OEM technical data
• MSG-3 and MRB knowledge
• Knowledge of UK CAA and EASA regulations
• Understanding of offshore operational constraints
• Willingness to travel as required

On-Call Requirement

The role includes an on-call rota of approximately 1 week every 3 weeks. A day rate is paid for being on call, with additional overtime paid for any work required during out-of-hours periods. On-call support is for AOG situations.