Installations Supervisor Avionic

Airbus; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aerospace company at Oxford Airport is looking for a Certifying Engineer to ensure the safety and airworthiness of helicopters. Responsibilities include managing the avionic team and liaising with project management. Candidates must have at least 5 years of aviation experience, leadership skills, and a CAA Part 66 B2 license. Benefits include private medical insurance, a pension plan, and employee purchase schemes.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Plan

Share Incentive Plan

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Bikes to Work Scheme

Employee Purchase Schemes

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of aviation experience.
• Ability to manage and lead a team.
• Understanding of CAA Part 21G and 145 regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and airworthiness of helicopters.
• Ensure project completion is on time and on budget.
• Delegate tasks to team members.

Skills

Aviation experience

Team leadership

Knowledge of CAA regulations

Wiring diagrams interpretation

Soldering and crimping techniques

Use of Google Office, SAP, MS products

Education

Formal aviation apprenticeship

CAA Part 66 B2 license

Type ratings for H125, H130, H135, H145

Initial Human Factors training

Leadership training

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 No.1 Helicopter Flying School (MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey).

Description / Overall Purpose of the Job

This is a certifying role reporting to the Installation and Production Manager, responsible for maintaining the safety and airworthiness of helicopters within the Installations department while they are customised and maintained.

Main Responsibilities

• This is a certifying role reporting to the Installation and Production Manager.
• Working closely with the supervisory team to ensure all projects receive the correct support, ensuring project completion is on time and on budget.
• Delegating tasks to team members.
• Overseeing all work to ensure compliance with appropriate data and, where necessary, signing off delegated work.
• Liaising closely with project management and design office teams.
• Overseeing the day‑to‑day running of the avionic team and hangar.
• Maintaining good levels of communication within and outside the department for project progress and developments.
• Ensuring that good H&S practices are maintained and that appropriate PPE is used.
• Upholding and enforcing hangar rules.
• Overseeing the installation of modifications and changes in accordance with approved data from Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd or third‑party STC holders.
• Upholding standards and working within the organisation’s manufacturing CAA Part 21G and Part 145 scope of approvals.

Knowledge and Skills (Essential)

• Minimum of 5 years aviation experience.
• Experience leading a team.
• Knowledge of CAA Part 21G Production, Part 145 Maintenance and Part 21J Design approvals.
• Ability to accurately interpret detailed wiring diagrams and associated data.
• Recent experience manufacturing wiring looms, terminating connectors and carrying continuity testing.
• Recent experience with on‑board and off‑board aircraft soldering and crimping techniques.
• Knowledge of specialist test equipment related to electrical and avionic systems.
• Ability to use Google Office, SAP and MS products.

Education Qualifications or Training (Essential)

• Completed a formal aviation apprenticeship.
• Hold a CAA Part 66 B2 license.
• Type ratings for the following – an advantage: H125 (AS350), H130, H135 (EC135), H145 (BK117).
• Initial Human Factors training.
• Leadership Training.

About You

• Ability to work as part of a team and independently to high standards, ensuring safe operation of aircraft.
• Flexible, with a positive approach and genuine enthusiasm for the role.
• Reliable and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Well‑organised and methodical, paying attention to detail.

Additional Requirements

• DBS Security Clearance and SC clearance required.
• Must meet all Export Compliance Regulations.
• Must possess the right to work in the United Kingdom; Airbus will not sponsor visas.
• Shift working as part of a normal working pattern.

Reward

• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – single cover for employees paid by the company.
• Pension – automatic enrolment into the Airbus Group UK Retirement Fund. AH contributes 6% employee, 4% basic.
• Share Incentive Plan and ESOP – annual share schemes at company discretion.
• Success Share Discretionary Group bonus scheme (conditions apply).
• Bikes to Work (up to £3000) – 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.
• Shopping vouchers / discounts.
• Financial / Legal Advice (e.g., Will‑writing; Lasting Power of Attorney).

Data Protection

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Key Skills

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• Experience with Children
• Leadership Experience
• Mentoring
• Supervising Experience
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