Regional Engineer

Regional Engineer Base :
Oxford Central

About AHUK… 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).

• Why Join Airbus? We offer a competitive base salary and a robust suite of benefits designed to support your health, wealth, and lifestyle:
  Holiday Allowance:
  We value loyalty and work‑life balance; your annual leave entitlement grows with you, rewarding your commitment with an extra day of leave for each year of service (up to an additional 4 days)
• Health:
  Private Medical Insurance (Bupa). You also have the flexibility to add family members to your policy at an additional cost. Other options include Health‑care Cash Schemes and Den‑Plan.
• Future Wealth: up to 8% Company Pension contribution, when you contribute 6%. Plus Yearly Share Incentive Plans, and Discretionary Group Bonuses.
• Everyday Savings:
  Access to exclusive shopping discounts, including a cashback card to help your money go further.
• Lifestyle:
  Bikes to Work scheme (up to £3,000), Mydrive car purchase scheme, and Technology purchase schemes.
• Added Protection:
  Benefit from Personal Accident Insurance, Health‑care Cash Schemes, and professional Financial/Legal advice.
• Refer a friend Scheme :
  We offer a generous Referral Bonus for any successfully placed candidates you recommend to the business.

• As a B1 Licensed Field Engineer, 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 conducting maintenance inspections and repairs.
• Working independently within the Regional engineering team to maintain serviceability of the fleet.
• Managing customer’s expectations when on‑site and upholding the Airbus standards at our line stations.
• This is a field based working from home role that requires flexibility and initiative in order to provide a timely response to the needs of our customers in the field. This can vary from scheduled line maintenance tasks through to role equipment defect troubleshooting.
• The role will be based in the centre of England.
• You will report directly to the Line Maintenance Manager, however this role will develop into a more autonomous position as the relationship builds with the customer.
• A company pool van will be available for the engineer to use for this position. Tools will be provided.
• After familiarisation it will be necessary to attend Oxford on occasions to supplement the staff there and assist when there are peaks in workload.

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

• Essential Part 66 B1.3 Licence (Turbine Rotorcraft) with experience of Airbus Helicopters products.
• Desired Type rated on any of the following: EC135 T2/P2 , H135, H145, H125, H160
• Familiarity with Police and/or Air Ambulance operations

• Inclusive Space:
  We provide a dedicated Multi‑Faith Prayer Room, ensuring a quiet, private space prayer during…