Licensed Engineer – Oxford / Shawbury / Valley

DCS Recruitment; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Company Pension Scheme

Share Incentive Plan

Discretionary Bonus

Cycle to Work Scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Personal Accident Insurance

Travel Insurance

Job summary

DCS Engineering is seeking a highly motivated B1.3 Licensed Engineer to support rotary-wing maintenance at Oxford Airport. You will work across a varied helicopter fleet and ensure airworthiness, regulatory compliance and readiness. Expect involvement in maintenance across AS350, EC130/EC135/EC145, H135/H145/H160 platforms and related systems.

The role requires UK CAA Part 66 B1.3 licensing and strong rotorcraft knowledge. Relocation support and a comprehensive benefits package are provided.

Qualifications

• Must hold UK CAA Part 66 B1.3 licence for rotary-wing aircraft.
• Strong knowledge of rotary-wing airframe and engine systems.
• Familiar with Part 145, Part M and UK ANO requirements.
• Type ratings on Airbus platforms are advantageous; training may be provided.

Responsibilities

• Carry out and certify scheduled and unscheduled maintenance per UK CAA regs and company procedures.
• Inspect, diagnose faults, repair, modify and replace components on airframe, engine and systems.
• Certify work under Part 145 approvals and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and avionic systems and test LRUs.
• Supervise maintenance technicians and maintain safety standards.
• Support aircraft movement, hangar ops, tool control and housekeeping.
• Maintain safety culture and ensure aircraft availability and reliability.
• Liaise with customers, flight operations and engineering management.

Skills

Rotary-wing maintenance

UK CAA Part 66 B1.3 licence

Problem solving

Teamwork

Clear communication

DBS clearance

Job description

B1.3 Licensed Engineer – Rotary

Location: Oxford Airport / Shawbury Airport

Company: DCS Engineering

Salary dependent of type ratings / experience + shift allowance + Duel rating / C Licensed uplift

Happy to consider a blank license and offer type ratings

Relocation allowance provided

DCS Engineering is currently recruiting for an experienced and highly motivated B1.3 Licensed Engineer to support rotary-wing maintenance operations at Oxford Airport. This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional aviation engineering environment working across a varied fleet of Helicopters platforms including AS350, EC130, EC135, EC145, H135, H145 and H160.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring continued airworthiness, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness across multiple rotorcraft programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out and certify scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities in accordance with UK CAA regulations and company procedures.
• Perform inspections, fault diagnosis, repairs, modifications, and component replacements on airframe, engine, transmission, and associated aircraft systems.
• Certify maintenance completed under Part 145 approvals and ensure all technical documentation is completed accurately.
• Conduct troubleshooting and rectification of mechanical and avionic systems, including replacement and testing of LRUs.
• Supervise and support maintenance technicians and fitters, ensuring work is completed to the required quality and safety standards.
• Support aircraft movement, hangar operations, tool control, and general engineering housekeeping activities.
• Maintain a strong safety culture whilst ensuring aircraft availability and operational reliability.
• Liaise effectively with customers, flight operations, and engineering management teams.

Candidate Requirements

• UK CAA Part 66 B1.3 Licence.
• Strong technical knowledge of rotary-wing airframe and engine systems.
• Good working knowledge of UK CAA regulations including Part 145, Part M, and UK ANO requirements.
• Previous rotary-wing maintenance experience is desirable.
• Type ratings on Airbus Helicopters platforms advantageous; additional type training may be provided.
• Ability to work independently and within a team-oriented maintenance environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to engineering support.
• Eligible to obtain DBS Security Clearance and SC Clearance.
• Flexibility to travel within the UK and overseas when operationally required.

Benefits

DCS Engineering offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including:

• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – single cover paid by the company
• Company Pension Scheme (6% employer / 4% employee contribution)
• Share Incentive Plan and ESOP opportunities
• Discretionary Group Bonus Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme (up to £3,000)
• Technology and Vehicle Purchase Schemes
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Health Assessments
• Travel Insurance
• Financial and Legal Support Services

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking engineering organisation supporting high-profile rotary operations within a demanding aviation environment.

DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality