B2 Avionics Technician

Joinimagine; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters Arabia for Aircraft Maintenance is seeking highly skilled B2 avionics licensed engineers for mobile support across the Africa and Middle East region. You will ensure safety and availability of heavy helicopters operating in diverse environments, including on-field maintenance and AOG support.

You will work with teams to certify work per EASA Part 145 and local regulations, liaising with customer maintenance groups to sustain operational continuity while prioritizing safety and

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid EASA B2 license with current type ratings on H225 and/or AS332.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on maintenance experience on the specified helicopter types.
• Willingness to travel frequently across Africa & Middle East for short deployments.
• Proficiency in English; French is a plus for West African operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on H225, Caracal, and Super Puma.
• Provide field support, AOG response, and on-site technical repairs.
• Certify all work per EASA Part 145 (or local CAAs) and company QA systems.
• Act as technical ambassador to customer maintenance teams and ensure operational continuity.
• Maintain safety and quality standards in all tooling, parts and procedures.

Skills

EASA B2 license

H225 rating

AS332 rating

Experience 5+ yrs

Global travel

English

French advantage

Job description

Job Description:

Job summary:

We are seeking highly skilled and adaptable B2 (Avionics) Licensed Engineers to join our mobile support team. This is not a hangar-bound role; you will be the front-line technical expert supporting customer operations across the Africa and Middle East (AME) region.

You will ensure the highest standards of safety and availability for heavy twin-engine helicopters operating in diverse and often challenging environments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintenance Execution: Perform scheduled (Base/Line) and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and defect rectification on H225, Caracal, and Super Puma families.

• Field Support: Deploy on short-notice, punctual missions to customer sites to provide technical assistance, AOG (Aircraft On Ground) support, and specialized repairs.

• Compliance: Certify all work performed in accordance with EASA Part 145 standards (or equivalent local CAA regulations) and company Quality Management Systems.

• Customer Liaison: Act as a technical ambassador, providing guidance to customer maintenance teams and ensuring operational continuity.

• Safety & Quality: Maintain a "Safety First" culture, ensuring all tooling, parts, and procedures meet rigorous aviation standards.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Licensing: Valid EASA B2 License (or equivalent).

Type Ratings Mandatory: Current Type Ratings on H225 (EC225LP) and/or AS332 (L1, L2, C1).

Experience: Minimum 5+ years of hands-on maintenance experience on the specified types.

Mobility: High flexibility for frequent travel and short-term assignments across Africa & the Middle East.

Language: Proficiency in English (Technical and Spoken). French is a significant advantage for West African operations.

Open for mobilization and deployment to Africa & middle east countries for short missions.

The "Plus" Factors:

• Additional Type Ratings on other Airbus Helicopters (e.g., H145, H135, or AS365/H155).

• Experience with military variants (Caracal/Cougar) and mission-specific equipment.

• Proven ability to work independently in remote or austere environments.

Personal Profile:

• Resilient: You thrive in high-pressure environments and can solve complex technical problems with limited local infrastructure.

• Adaptable: You are culturally sensitive and comfortable moving between different countries and customer environments.

• Autonomous: You have a "can-do" attitude and the ability to make sound technical decisions in the field.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Helicopters Arabia for Aircraft Maintenance

Fixed term

Professional

Material Support & services

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