Licensed Aircraft Engineer

B1 / B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer£59k-£79k Basic | Annual Bonus | Share Scheme | Private Medical | Up to 8% Pension\n

Oxford (OX5 1QZ) | RAF Shawbury (SY4 4DZ) | RAF Valley (LL65 3NY) | Permanent

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Are you a CAA Part 66 B1 or B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer looking to join a world-class helicopter manufacturer?

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We're recruiting multiple permanent engineers to support one of the world's most recognised rotary-wing aircraft portfolios. Working directly for the OEM, you'll maintain and certify the H125, H130, H135, H145 and H160, supporting both civil operators and the UK's Military Flying Training System.

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This is an opportunity to build your career with an organisation that designs, manufactures and supports its own aircraft, offering long-term career development, manufacturer training and one of the strongest reward packages in UK helicopter maintenance.

Why Join?\n

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• Basic salary from £59k-£79k
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• Annual discretionary bonus
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• Share Incentive Plan
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• Private BUPA medical insurance
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• Up to 8% employer pension contribution
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• Increasing annual leave with service
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• Manufacturer training and ongoing career development
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• Cycle to Work, vehicle purchase and technology schemes
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• Permanent opportunities at Oxford, RAF Shawbury or RAF Valley
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The Role\n

As a B1 Mechanical or B2 Avionics Licensed Engineer, you'll be responsible for maintaining and certifying a modern fleet of Airbus helicopters, ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance and operational availability.

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Typical responsibilities include:

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• Scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance
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• Inspection, fault diagnosis and defect rectification
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• Mechanical, electrical or avionics certification activities
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• Supporting continued airworthiness within a Part 145 environment
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• Working closely with fellow engineers to deliver safe, high-quality maintenance
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About You\n

You'll ideally have:

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• A CAA Part 66 B1.3 or B2 Licence
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• Helicopter maintenance experience within a Part 145 environment
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• Strong knowledge of UK aviation regulations
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• Eligibility for UK Security Clearance
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• Airbus Helicopters type ratings (desirable)
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We'd also like to hear from experienced helicopter mechanics who are actively working towards their Part 66 Licence.

Build Your Career with an Industry Leader\n

Working directly for a helicopter OEM offers opportunities that are difficult to find elsewhere. You'll work on some of the world's most successful helicopter platforms, receive ongoing manufacturer training and become part of a team supporting critical civil and military operations across the UK.

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