B2 Licensed Engineer

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Airbus Helicopters is the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer and the company’s site at Oxford Airport is Britain’s civil helicopter hub.

AHUK offers considerable experience in helicopter sales, bespoke completions, maintenance and spares support.  Its in-house engineering capabilities include design, customisation, installation, flight-testing and certification, as well as technical support, maintenance, training and the supply of spares for civil and military applications.

AHUK is the MoD’s chosen provider of helicopters and maintenance for its Defence Helicopter Flying School (referred to as MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey).

PLEASE NOTE - It is AHUK policy to require all applicants to demonstrate they have the right to remain and to work in the UK.

Description/Overall purpose of the Job

UK Military Flying Training System (Rotary Wing) B2 Certifying Engineer, Valley
Reports to UK MFTS (RW) Maintenance Operations Manager Shawbury

• The B2 Certifying Engineer is responsible for the certification of line, non-routine maintenance and repair on Airbus H145 rotorcraft.

• Type training will be provided for a suitable candidate.

• The main responsibilities of the post holder will be:
  
  
  

Provide engineering operational support to Flight Operations.

Accomplishment of maintenance inspections and repairs as directed by nominated LAE Supervisor. 

Work as a team leader and to high standards to ensure continued safe operation of the aircraft. 

Completion of maintenance, including avionic and electrical systems.  

Replacement of avionic line replaceable units, requiring simple tests to prove their serviceability.

Supervision of avionic and electrical fitters and the certification of their work.

Conduct off-aircraft avionic and electrical technical work in Av workshop as required.

Also required to assist in day to day running of the aircraft Hangar, including aircraft movement and general housekeeping responsibilities. 

The post holder would ideally have the following Knowledge and Skills:

ESSENTIAL

• Must have thorough knowledge of helicopter avionic and electrical systems.

• Knowledge of specialised test equipment relating to avionic and electrical systems.

• Must have up to date knowledge of :

• CAA regulations, particularly Pt 145, Part M Continued Airworthiness Management (CAM)

• Flight/Airport Operations

• Aircraft Line Maintenance

DESIRABLE

• Knowledge of UK Military Aviation and UK MFTS.

• Experience with SAP and ERP software.  

We require the post holder to have the following Education, Qualifications or special training:

ESSENTIAL

• CAA Part 66 B2 Licence. 

DESIRABLE

• Type Rating and experience H135.   

The post holder should have the following experience:

ESSENTIAL

• 3 years experience in a certifying role.

• Experience of Flight Operations and Line Maintenance.

DESIRABLE

• Experience of Airbus Helicopters products.

• Experience of Military Aviation.

Key performance indicators:

•  Maintain aircraft availability levels of >98% at Valley

Other requirements:

TRAVEL

• Required to work shifts as part of normal working routine.

• Required travel between Shawbury, Valley and areas dictated by Operational requirements  

 The Reward: 

In joining the Airbus family, you will play a critical part in delivering the most efficient helicopters for its customers, who serve, protect, save lives and carry passengers in demanding environments.  On top of your competitive base salary, you will have access to the following benefits below via our Airbus salary sacrifice schemes:

• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – single cover for employees paid by the company

• Pension: Employees are auto-enrolled into the Airbus Group UK Retirement Fund. Initially, AH contributes 6%, employee 4% basic

• Share Incentive Plan and ESOP. Annual share schemes at company discretion.

• Success Share, Discretionary Group bonus scheme (conditions apply)

• Bikes to Work (up to £3,000) (employee purchase scheme)

• Technology ( employee purchase scheme)

• Mydrive (employee car purchase scheme)

• Den-Plan (employee purchase scheme)

• Health-care Cash Scheme

• Personal Accident Insurance (employee purchase scheme)

• Health Assessments

• Travel Insurance

• Financial/Legal Advice (eg, Will-writing; Lasting Power of Attorney)

Additional requirements:

Due to the nature of this position you will require DBS Security Clearance and eligible for SC clearance.

“Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulation’s.”