Helicopter Maintenance Technician (Operator - Junior)

Protec Technical Ltd; Hoi Pa Village South Terrace; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Protec Technical Ltd. in the United Kingdom seeks junior technicians to support helicopter maintenance within a Part-145 framework.

The role offers exposure to scheduled and unscheduled tasks, documentation, and AOG recovery support, with potential for long-term career development in aviation maintenance. Ideal candidates have initial hands-on experience, solid safety knowledge, and the ability to read technical manuals.

Qualifications

• Initial training or first hands-on experience in helicopter maintenance.
• Good understanding of aviation maintenance principles and safety standards.
• Ability to read and follow technical documentation.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken, aviation standard).
• Right to live and work in the United Kingdom.
• Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Support scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities under supervision.
• Assist in troubleshooting and rectification of aircraft defects.
• Perform inspection, removal, and installation of aircraft systems and components.
• Ensure all tasks comply with the MOE and regulatory requirements.
• Complete maintenance documentation, technical logs, and job cards accurately.
• Support AOG recovery activities in the UK (and occasionally overseas).
• Maintain high standards of safety and compliance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and team efficiency.

Skills

Aviation maintenance basics

Reading and interpreting manuals

English Proficiency (aviation)

Job description

Job description

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager / Base Supervisor, you will support maintenance activities on our customers helicopters in accordance with CAA / EASA regulations and the approved Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE).

This role is aimed at junior profiles, operators, or technicians looking to build and develop a long-term career in helicopter maintenance within a Part-145 environment. While permanent employment is the preferred engagement model, we will also consider contractors (B2B) depending on candidate preference and experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities under supervision
• Assist in troubleshooting and rectification of aircraft defects
• Perform inspection, removal, and installation of aircraft systems and components
• Ensure all tasks are carried out in compliance with the approved MOE and regulatory requirements
• Complete maintenance documentation, technical logs, and job cards accurately
• Support AOG recovery activities in the UK (and occasionally overseas)
• Maintain high standards of safety, human factors awareness, and compliance
• Contribute to continuous improvement and team efficiency

Mandatory requirements

• Initial training or first hands-on experience in helicopter maintenance
• Good understanding of aviation maintenance principles and safety standards
• Ability to read and follow technical documentation
• Fluent in English (written and spoken, aviation standard)
• Right to live and work in the United Kingdom
• Full UK driving license