EMCH Engine Maintenance Technician

Safran Group; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus (up to 5%)

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexitime

Hybrid working: 3 days onsite, 2 days@

Job summary

Safran is seeking a Helicopter Engine Maintenance Technician for our Fareham facility, with potential work at customer sites. You will perform induction inspections, evaluation, maintenance, repair, assembly, and release activities on Safran helicopter engines in line with approved maintenance data and aviation regulations.

You will join a team dedicated to quality, safety, and regulatory compliance, while working in a hybrid model with on-site and remote work options where applicable.

Qualifications

• Recognised Aerospace Engineering qualification or equivalent.
• Comprehensive knowledge of aviation maintenance regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Good computer literacy and the ability to maintain accurate digital records.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Perform induction inspections, evaluation, maintenance, repair, assembly, and release activities on Safran helicopter engines.
• Maintain and document all tasks in SAP and other company systems.
• Produce thorough pre-induction reports and maintenance work scope recommendations.
• Execute Level 1–3 maintenance including inspections, testing, replacements, and servicing.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards and documentation.

Skills

Aerospace engineering

Aviation maintenance regulations

Attention to detail

Quality & safety

Digital record keeping

Effective communication

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Aerospace Engineering qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Role Overview

As a Helicopter Engine Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for conducting induction inspections, evaluation, maintenance, repair, assembly, and release activities on Safran helicopter engines. You'll work both at our Fareham facility and, if required, at customer premises—all in strict accordance with approved maintenance data, company procedures, aviation regulations, and our commitment to uncompromising quality.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Induction & Evaluation

• Perform comprehensive incoming engine inspections: check engine identity, serial numbers, configuration, and review logbooks and maintenance history
• Assess engine condition; review modification status, repair history, service bulletins (SB) and Airworthiness Directives (AD)
• Verify Time Since Overhaul (TSO), Cycles Since Overhaul (CSO), Time Since New (TSN), Cycles Since New (CSN), and the status of Life Limited Parts (LLP)
• Identify and record external damage, corrosion, leaks, and missing components; assess shipping condition and preservation status
• Produce thorough pre-induction reports and generate maintenance work scope recommendations based on customer requirements and inspection findings

Level 1 Maintenance

• Execute approved Level 1 maintenance, including visual and borescope inspections, external cleaning, filter and chip detector checks, leak and functional inspections, troubleshooting, LRU/minor component replacement, oil system servicing, and foreign object damage (FOD) checks
• Complete accurate documentation, preservation, and engine preparation for storage
• Recommend further repair requirements based on evaluation findings

Level 2 Maintenance

• Perform intermediate maintenance such as engine strip activities, module/accessory replacement, defect identification, measurement and inspection of components, compliance with approved repairs, and detailed reporting of maintenance findings

Level 3 Maintenance

• Conduct major maintenance: complete engine disassembly, evaluation of repairable components, detailed module inspections, serviceability assessments, and support for engine reassembly and module overhaul

Documentation & SAP

• Maintain full, accurate records including pre-induction and inspection reports, work scope updates, non-conformance reports, engine status reports, material and component traceability, certificate of maintenance, and release documentation in line with regulatory and company standards
• Enter all relevant data into SAP, including maintenance progress, findings, work orders, labour hours, and parts fitted or removed

Release

• Verify and confirm the completion and configuration control for all maintenance tasks; ensure all inspections and documentation are complete for engine shipment or testing

Performance Expectations: Skills & Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Aerospace Engineering qualification or equivalent
• Comprehensive knowledge of aviation maintenance regulations
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety
• Good computer literacy and the ability to maintain accurate digital records
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Desirable

• Type training on Safran helicopter engines
• Previous engine maintenance/overhaul and Part-145 MRO experience
• Experience using SAP
• Understanding of Engine Maintenance Manuals (EMM), Maintenance Technical Instructions (MTI), Illustrated Parts Catalogues (IPC), Component Maintenance Manuals (CMM), Service Bulletins, and Airworthiness Directives

Development & Competency

• Technicians will follow a competency progression route, developing from induction through to independent Level 1–3 maintenance across all supported Safran engine types, always adhering to quality, safety, and regulatory systems.
• Ability to interpret and apply all relevant technical data, control tools, manage FOD prevention, and support safety management principles

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Up to 5% annual bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with additional days for significant service milestones (5, 10, 20, 30, 40 years)
• Flexitime and the possibility to finish early on Fridays (role depending)
• Hybrid working arrangements: three days onsite, two days from home (role depending)
• Onsite amenities such as free parking, a subsidised canteen, barista coffee, bike storage, and showers
• Company pension contribution of 7% from day one
• Health Cash Plan after probation
• Enhanced family friendly benefits (maternity, paternity), and Employee Assistance Programme
• Share purchase scheme after three months' service
• Commitment to professional growth through structured training, career development, and internal mobility opportunities

Become part of an experienced and dedicated team at Safran, where your skills are valued, your development is supported, and your contributions directly impact the excellence our customers expect.

Additional Responsibilities

• Complete maintenance safely and to quality standards
• Produce accurate reports and documentation
• Support continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure full regulatory and company compliance
• Demonstrate flexibility