Helicopter Type Specialist (Maintenance Technician)

Avincis; Colico; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Avincis is seeking a Helicopter Type Specialist (Maintenance Technician) at its Colico base in Lombardy, Italy. The role focuses on troubleshooting, maintenance planning, and coordinating with CAMO and PART145 organizations to ensure airworthiness and safe operations.

The specialist will support line and base technicians, provide technical guidance to OEMs, and lead maintenance planning efforts across helicopter types, ensuring compliance with regulations and high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in base and/or line maintenance, maintenance planning and coordination with CAMO and PART145 organizations.
• Fluent in English for technical discussions and documentation.
• AML B1.3 (B2 and/or C are considered a plus) on one or more helicopter types operated by the company.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement maintenance plans to ensure optimal helicopter performance and availability.
• Coordinate with CAMO to ensure compliance with airworthiness regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with PART145 maintenance organizations to schedule and oversee maintenance activities.
• Actively support Line and Base technicians in troubleshooting.
• Provide technical advisory on requests to helicopter and engine manufacturers.
• Sustain deep technical discussions with OEMs to resolve complex issues and improve helicopter performance.

Skills

Fluent English

Maintenance planning

Base/line maintenance

Education

Aircraft Maintenance License (AML) B1.3

Job description

Avincis is one of the world’s leading Emergency Aerial Service Operators and the largest in Europe. We operate from more than 180 bases across Spain, Portugal, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Greece, Mozambique and Chile. We operate a fleet of approximately 205 aircraft which includes 165 helicopters and 40 aeroplanes.

We oversee our global operations from Lisboa, Portugal and count on a team of more than 2,400 courageous and talented professionals, including pilots, crews, technicians and support teams to deliver this unique service.

In Italy we have 42 Operational Bases, approximately 742 dedicated personnel and approximately 64 aircraft. We provide Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS), Search and Rescue (SAR), Firefighting (FF) Offshore and Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO)

For our Rotary Wing Division, Colico Base, we are looking for an Helicopter Type Specialist (Maintenance Technician), who will be active in support to operations, with a particular emphasis on troubleshooting, maintenance planning, coordination with CAMO (Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization) and PART145 maintenance organizations, and providing technical advice/discuss on helicopter and engine planning. The Type Specialist will report to the PART145 Maintenance Manager and actively support Line and Base technicians in troubleshooting.

Responsibilities & Activities:

• Develop and implement maintenance plans to ensure optimal helicopter performance and availability.
• Coordinate with CAMO to ensure compliance with airworthiness regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with PART145 maintenance organizations to schedule and oversee maintenance activities.
• Actively support Line and Base technicians in troubleshooting.
• Provide technical advisory on requests to helicopter and engine manufacturers.
• Sustain deep technical discussions with OEMs to resolve complex issues and improve helicopter performance.
• Provide guidance and training to less experienced technicians.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Motivate and support team members to achieve high performance and maintain a positive work environment.
• In-depth knowledge on at least one helicopter type and its technical specifications.
• Advanced troubleshooting, diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Maintenance planning and coordination capabilities.
• Ability to provide technical advisory and sustain technical discussions with helicopter and engine manufacturers (OEMs).
• Knowledge of airworthiness regulations and standards.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure safety compliance and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical information.
• Ability to work collaboratively with specialists, pilots, ground crews and office staff.
• Ability to train, mentor, motivate and support less experienced technicians and team members.
• General IT competences, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience in base and/or line maintenance, maintenance planning and coordination with CAMO and PART145 organizations.
• AML (Aircraft Maintenance License) B1.3 (B2 and/or C are considered a plus) on one or more helicopter types operated by the Company (BK117C2-D2-D3, AW169, AW139).

This job posting is open to all genders, in accordance with Laws 903/77 and 125/91, ans to individual of all ages and nationalities, pursuant to Legislative Decrees 215/03 and 216/03