Certifying Engineer — EASA Part 66 Cat. C / B1.3 | H225

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartRecruiters, Inc. is seeking a Certifying Engineer — EASA Part 66 Cat. C / B1.3 for H225 to join our Kuala Lumpur operation. The role signs Certificates of Release to Service (CRS) and ensures compliance for base and heavy maintenance on H225.

Ideal candidate holds EASA Part 66 Cat C or B1.3 with senior certifying responsibilities, CAAM recognition, and active CA covering H225 base maintenance. Offshore oil & gas MRO experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Must hold EASA Part 66 Cat C licence or B1.3 with senior certifying responsibilities
• CAAM recognition or licence conversion mandatory
• Active CA covering H225 base maintenance mandatory
• CRS sign-off authority currently valid mandatory

Responsibilities

• Issue CRS for base and heavy maintenance on H225
• Review, approve and certify maintenance tasks by B1/B2 certifying staff
• Ensure technical compliance with AMM, SB, AD and CAAM requirements
• Act as technical authority for troubleshooting and engineering dispositions
• Liaise with DO and OEM (Airbus Helicopters) on engineering queries
• Plan, execute and release scheduled C- and D-checks
• Maintain accurate and regulatory-compliant maintenance records
• Mentor Certifying Staff B1.3; participate in audits

Skills

Excellent English communication

Bahasa Malaysia fluency

Leadership

Decision-making

Safety mindset

Education

Bachelors in Aeronautical/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Equivalent aviation engineering qualification

Tools

AMOS

SAP or equivalent

Job description

Certifying Engineer — EASA Part 66 Cat. C / B1.3 | H225

• Contract

• Our client is a leading MRO organisation based in Kuala Lumpur, operating under CAAM Part 145 approval. The organisation provides heavy maintenance, component overhaul and line maintenance services, primarily the H225, serving offshore oil & gas operators across Asia-Pacific.

• The Certifying Staff B1.3 is a key contributor to airworthiness assurance. Holding an active Certification Authorisation (CA), the technician independently signs Certificates of Release to Service (CRS) following scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks.

• • Issue Certificates of Release to Service (CRS) for base and heavy maintenance work packages on H225
  • Review, approve and certify completed maintenance tasks performed by B1/B2 Certifying Staff
  • Oversee technical compliance of maintenance activities against AMM, SB, AD and CAAM requirements
  • Act as the technical authority for troubleshooting and engineering dispositions on complex defects
  • Liaise with Design Organisations (DO) and OEM (Airbus Helicopters) on engineering queries and concessions
  • Support and supervise the planning, execution and final release of scheduled C-checks and D-checks
  • Ensure maintenance records and technical logbooks are accurate, complete and regulatory-compliant
  • Mentor Certifying Staff B1.3 and support their professional development and CA scopes
  • Participate in CAAM authority audits, customer audits and internal quality reviews
  • Contribute to the development and update of maintenance procedures and local work orders

• Mandatory Qualifications

• • EASA Part 66 Category C licence — or B1.3 with demonstrated senior certifying engineer responsibilities
  • CAAM recognition or conversion of the above licence — Mandatory
  • Active Certification Authorisation (CA) covering H225 base maintenance — Mandatory
  • CRS sign-off authority currently valid — Mandatory

• Education

• • Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering — preferred
  • Equivalent recognised aviation engineering qualification accepted

• Experience

• • Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in helicopter maintenance
  • Minimum 5 years on H225 / EC225 / AS332 platforms
  • Demonstrated experience certifying base maintenance work packages as Category C or senior B1.3
  • Familiarity with Makila 2A1 power plant — strong asset
  • Prior experience in offshore oil & gas MRO environment — highly valued

• Technical Skills

• • Expert knowledge of Airbus Helicopters technical documentation (AMM, IPC, SRM, SB, AD, EMM)
  • Solid understanding of CAAM Part M, Part 145 and associated regulations
  • Experience with MRO management systems (AMOS, SAP or equivalent)
  • Ability to interpret and apply engineering orders and OEM dispositions
  • Familiarity with reliability programmes and root cause analysis methodology

• Soft Skills & Profile

• • High sense of responsibility and rigorous commitment to aviation safety
  • Strong decision-making ability in a time-critical maintenance environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Bahasa Malaysia fluency — valued for local team leadership
  • Leadership profile with ability to manage and mentor technical teams
  • Structured, process-driven, comfortable working under CAAM authority scrutiny

• Place of work : Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia