B2 Licensed Engineer

Location: Shawbury

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 Defence Helicopter Flying School (MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury and RAF Valley.

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

Job Description

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

Main Responsibilities

• The B2 Certifying Engineer is responsible for the certification of line, non‑routine maintenance and repair on Airbus H135/H145 rotorcraft.
• Type training will be provided for a suitable candidate.
• Provide engineering operational support to Flight Operations.
• Accomplish maintenance inspections and repairs as directed by the LAE Supervisor.
• Work as a team leader and to high standards to ensure continued safe operation of the aircraft.
• Complete maintenance, including avionic and electrical systems.
• Replace avionic line‑replaceable units, requiring simple tests to prove their serviceability.
• Supervise avionic and electrical fitters and certify their work.
• Conduct off‑aircraft avionic and electrical technical work in the Av workshop as required.
• Assist in day‑to‑day running of the aircraft hangar, including aircraft movement and general housekeeping responsibilities.

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.
• Up to date knowledge of CAA regulations, particularly Part 145 and Part M Continued Airworthiness Management (CAM), flight/airport operations and aircraft line maintenance.

DESIRABLE

• Knowledge of UK Military Aviation and UK MFTS.
• Experience with SAP and ERP software.

Education, Qualifications and Special Training ESSENTIAL

• CAA Part 66 B2 Licence.

DESIRABLE

• Type Rating and experience H135.

Experience ESSENTIAL

• Experience of Flight Operations and Line Maintenance.

DESIRABLE

• Experience of Airbus Helicopters products.
• Experience of Military Aviation.
• 3 years experience in a certifying role.

Key Performance Indicators

• Maintain aircraft availability levels of >98% at Shawbury (including deployments).

Other Requirements

• Required to work shifts.
• Required travel between Shawbury, Valley and areas dictated by Operational requirements (Deployments on a 3‑weekly cycle).

Other 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 Export Compliance Regulation requirements.

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 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).
• Technology purchase scheme.
• Mydrive purchase scheme.
• Den‑Plan purchase scheme.
• Health‑care Cash Scheme.
• Personal Accident Insurance purchase scheme.
• Health Assessments.
• Travel Insurance.
• Financial/legal advice (e.g., will‑writing, lasting power of attorney).

Additional Information

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