Airbus Helicopters is the world's largest helicopter manufacturer.

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).

Purpose of role

The B1.3 Licensed Engineer is responsible for the certification of line, non-routine maintenance and repair on Airbus H135/H45rotorcraft.

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 airframe structure, power plant, mechanical and electrical systems.
Replacement of avionic line replaceable units, requiring simple tests to prove their serviceability.
Supervision of mechanical fitters and the certification of their work.
Conduct off-aircraft mechanical, power plant, component and composite technical work in workshops 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 engine and airframe systems.
Knowledge of specialised test equipment relating to engine and airframe systems.
CAA regulations, particularly Pt 145, Part M and UK ANOs
Continued Airworthiness Management (CAM)
Flight/Airport Operations
Aircraft Line Maintenance
3 years' experience in a certifying role
Experience of Flight Operations and Line Maintenance
CAA Part 66 B1.3 Licence (Turbine Rotorcraft)Desirable

Knowledge of UK Military Aviation and UK MFTS
Experience with SAP and ERP software
Type Rating and experience H135, H145
Experience of Airbus Helicopters products
Experience of Military AviationGuidant Global (BH4SF) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy