Licensed Engineer, Brunei

Airbus S.A.S.; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Oxford is seeking a skilled UK CAA Licensed Engineer to join an experienced engineering team. This role requires preparing aircraft for operations, performing maintenance, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate should have rotary-wing experience and strong fault-finding skills. This position supports a variety of missions for the MoD, contributing directly to mission success. A flexible and reliable approach is essential to thrive in diverse working environments.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for DBS and Security Clearance (SC).
• Compliance with all ITAR and Export Control regulations required.
• Comfortable working in remote or unusual environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare aircraft for daily flying operations.
• Perform line and base maintenance activities.
• Carry out defect rectification and fault diagnosis.
• Undertake production duties as directed by the Chief Engineer.
• Support operational demands, including on-call periods.

Skills

Experienced aircraft engineer with extensive rotary-wing experience

UK CAA Licensed Engineer

Methodical and confident fault-finding abilities

High commitment to safety and regulatory compliance

Ability to work closely with customers

Flexible, pragmatic, and reliable

Education

Military training or civilian aircraft maintenance qualification/apprenticeship

Strong understanding of Part-145 regulation

Job description

Overview

This is a unique opportunity to be part of an experienced engineering team supporting MoD aircraft operating in a challenging, dynamic environment. Ensuring maximum aircraft availability for a variety of missions, your contribution will directly influence customer capability and mission success.

Responsibilities

• Prepare aircraft for daily flying operations
• Perform line and base maintenance activities
• Carry out defect rectification and fault diagnosis
• Undertake production duties as directed by the Chief Engineer
• Support operational demands, including on-call periods and flexible shift patterns (early and late starts/finishes)
  

Skills and Qualifications

• Experienced aircraft engineer with extensive rotary-wing experience
• UK CAA Licensed Engineer
• Military training or civilian aircraft maintenance qualification/apprenticeship
• Strong understanding of Part-145 regulation
• Methodical and confident fault-finding abilities
• High commitment to safety and regulatory compliance
• Ability to work closely with customers and develop strong working relationships
• Flexible, pragmatic, and reliable in diverse working environments

Desirable

• Type rating on BK117D-2/3
• Knowledge of CAP 562 Leaflet B40, Positive, resilient, and motivated—especially when faced with challenges
• A competent engineer who inspires confidence in colleagues and supervisors
• Comfortable working in remote or unusual environments and able to adapt to changing circumstances

Additional Requirements

• Eligibility for DBS and Security Clearance (SC)
• Compliance with all ITAR and Export Control regulations, This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

About Airbus Helicopters

Airbus Helicopters is the world's largest helicopter manufacturer, and Airbus Helicopters UK (AHUK) at Oxford Airport is the nation's civil helicopter hub. We specialise in helicopter sales, bespoke completions, maintenance, training, and full engineering support across both civil and military operations.

As the MoD's trusted provider for the Defence Helicopter Flying School, AHUK is expanding its support to a new aircraft contract in Brunei-and we're looking for a skilled UK CAA Licensed Engineer to join us on this exciting mission.

EEO Statement

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail]. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.