Rotary B1.3 Licensed Engineer – Oxford/Shawbury

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

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.