Installations Supervisor - Avionics

Arden White Limited; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK aviation firm is seeking a skilled certifying avionics technician to manage safety and airworthiness of helicopters. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of aviation experience and hold a CAA Part 66 B2 Licence. Responsibilities include certifying avionics work, overseeing a team, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This position offers the chance to work in an advanced, regulated environment, contributing to both civil and military helicopter operations, located at Oxford Airport.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' aviation experience required.
• Must hold a valid CAA Part 66 B2 Licence.
• Strong knowledge of aviation regulatory parts.

Responsibilities

• Certify avionics work within the Installations department.
• Delegate and oversee tasks across the avionics team.
• Ensure compliance with approved data and regulations.
• Liaise with Project Management and Design teams.
• Oversee day-to-day hangar and team activities.

Skills

Aviation experience

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Fault-finding and testing

Education

CAA Part 66 B2 Licence

Job description

Arden White is recruiting on behalf of a leading UK helicopter engineering and support organisation based at Oxford Airport. Supporting both civil and military operations, including the MoD’s No.1 Helicopter Flying School (MFTS), this role offers the chance to work in a highly regulated, technically advanced environment.

The Role

This is a certifying position, reporting to the Installationa & Production Manager, responsible for maintaining the safety and airworthiness of helicopters undergoing customisation and maintenance within the Installations Department.

You will support project delivery by leading avionics activities, supervising work and ensuring compliance with approved data, regulatory standards and project timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Certify avionics work within the Installations department
• Delegate and oversee tasks across the avionics team
• Ensure compliance with approved data and CAA regulations
• Liaise with Project Management and Design teams
• Oversee day-to-day hangar and team activities
• Ensure H&S standards, PPE use and hangar rules are upheld
• Support installation of modifications using approved OEM or STC data

Requirements Essential

• Minimum 5 years’ aviation experience
• CAA Part 66 B2 Licence
• Experience leading or supervising a team
• Strong knowledge of Part 21G, Part 145 and Part 21J
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