Avionic Manager - Maintenance

Position: Avionic Manager - Base Maintenance
Job Description:

Position
- Avionic Manager
- Base Maintenance Location
- Oxford Contract type
- Permanent About our team...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 No.1 Helicopter Flying school (referred to as MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey).Description/Overall Responsibilities As an Avionic Manager, you'll be responsible for the certification of maintenance and repairs on a variety of Airbus rotorcraft, including the popular H125, H135, H145 and the new H160. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring the safe, continued operation of our aircraft through:

Management of staff adherence to standards and expectations of AHUK policy and engineering practice

Assist with production planning Supervision of battery workshop and other component work as endorsed by the company approvals

Liaison with Part 21 functions Inspection and issuance of Form 1’s Providing technical support to regional engineers and customers Management of MGS and other associated maintenance softwares

Knowledge and Skills Essential:
Part 66 B2 and C licence with type ratings of EC135,H135,EC145,H145 minimum. H160 and single group desirable. Knowledge &

Skills:

Expertise in engine and airframe systems, strong UK CAA regulatory knowledge, and excellent communication skills.

Passion for Excellence:
Ability to work as part of a team with a keen eye for detail.

Education, Qualifications or Training Essential Part  66 B2 Licence with C certifying privileges.

Desirable Degree level qualification in an aircraft maintenance related topic.

About you Excellent organisational skills and time management.

Very good leadership and team building ability.

Well-developed interpersonal skills, and an excellent communicator at all levels.

Flexible to working requirements and the ability to rapidly adapt to changing situations.

Highly presentable at all times.

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

Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations.

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 Shopping vouchers/discounts

Financial/Legal Advice (eg, Will-writing; Lasting Power of Attorney)
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as…