Installations Supervisor - Avionics

Arden White Limited; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK helicopter engineering firm is seeking a certifying position to maintain helicopter safety and airworthiness. You will lead avionics activities while ensuring compliance with regulations and managing the team. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of aviation experience, CAA Part 66 B2 Licence, and strong leadership skills. The role offers competitive benefits like salary, pension, and medical insurance, making it a perfect opportunity for skilled aviation professionals in Kidlington, England.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Private medical insurance

Discretionary bonus schemes

Employee wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in aviation.
• Proven wiring loom manufacture and testing experience.
• Strong knowledge of compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Certify avionics work within the Installations department.
• Delegate and oversee avionics tasks.
• Ensure compliance with approved data and regulations.

Skills

Aviation experience

Leadership and supervision

Knowledge of Part 21G

Knowledge of Part 145

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
• Proven wiring loom manufacture, fault‑finding and testing experience

Desirable

• Type ratings on H125, H130, H135 or H145
• Human Factors and leadership training

Additional Information

• DBS and SC clearance eligibility required
• Export Compliance requirements apply
• Right to work in the UK essential (no sponsorship)

Benefits

• Competitive salary, pension, private medical insurance, discretionary bonus schemes, salary sacrifice benefits and employee wellbeing support.

If you feel you have the skills to succeed in this role, please click to apply.

Arden White specialises in technical engineering recruitment, and all job applications are managed by our team. We believe in the value of a personal touch, and we work hard to deliver aswift, professional, and friendly service for our clients and candidates. We are acting as a recruitment agency on behalf of our client for this vacancy, and whilst we are advertising the role, we are not the hiring company.

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