B1.3 Helicopter Technician — Global Field Support (AME)

Prestwick Aerosystems; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters Arabia for Aircraft Maintenance is seeking a highly skilled B1.3 licensed engineer to join its mobile support team. You will be the front-line technical expert supporting customer operations across Africa and the Middle East, ensuring safety and availability for heavy helicopter fleets.

Responsibilities include on-site maintenance, field support, and compliance with EASA Part 145 standards.

Qualifications

• Valid EASA Part 66 B1.3 license required.
• Current type ratings on H225 (EC225LP) and/or AS332 (L1, L2, C1).
• Minimum 5+ years hands-on maintenance experience on the specified types.
• Willingness to travel frequently across Africa & Middle East.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled (Base/Line) and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and defect rectification on H225, Caracal, and Super Puma.
• Deploy on short-notice, punctual missions to customer sites to provide technical assistance, AOG support, and specialized repairs.
• Certify all work performed in accordance with EASA Part 145 standards (or equivalent local CAA regulations) and company QM.
• Act as a technical ambassador, guiding customer maintenance teams and ensuring operational continuity.
• Maintain a Safety First culture, ensuring tooling, parts, and procedures meet aviation standards.

Skills

EASA Part 66 B1.3 License

Type ratings H225/AS332

5+ years maintenance

English proficiency

French advantage

Job description

Airbus Helicopters Arabia for Aircraft Maintenance is seeking a highly skilled B1.3 licensed engineer to join its mobile support team. You will be the front-line technical expert supporting customer operations across Africa and the Middle East, ensuring safety and availability for heavy helicopter fleets.

Responsibilities include on-site maintenance, field support, and compliance with EASA Part 145 standards.