CAMO Engineer

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.

Description/Overall Purpose Of The Job: Responsible for the management and production of maintenance programmes, review of airworthiness documentation, maintenance and materials planning and update of technical records.

Main responsibilities:

• Follow the company procedures in order to ensure compliance.
• Perform reviews of all forms of technical information from the regulatory authorities and OEMs in a timely and consistent manner, this will include, but is not limited to Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, Major/Minor Modifications and Repairs.
• Periodical review, development and implementation of Aircraft Maintenance Programmes and associated aircraft configuration.
• Provide support during Airworthiness Reviews and ARC Extensions.
• Complete repetitive defect and reliability analysis.
• Review and update aircraft flight manuals.
• Review technical logs and enter utilisation data onto the MIS.
• Line and Base maintenance planning.
• Preparation and review of maintenance variations.
• Materials planning and raise reservations/purchase requisitions for required materials.
• Updating aircraft and engines records with maintenance task accomplishment details.
• Return of component log cards to the material management team for core returns.
• Provide cross functional support across the CAMO team.
• Continually improve CAMO processes & procedures to enhance overall efficiency.
• Perform other duties as required by the Continuing Airworthiness Manager or designated deputy.

Knowledge and Skills:

Essential:

• Good understanding of aircraft continuing airworthiness requirements as related to Part-CAMO regulation.
• Methodical with acute attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and able to work without supervision or as part of a team.
• Flexible work ethic focused on delivering against agreed timelines.
• Strong team leadership.
• Proactive - ability to recognise potential issues and apply remedial action before they raise concern or affect operations.
• Must have high computer literacy skills and be competent with Google Docs.
• Ability to communicate at all levels within the organisation.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of continuing airworthiness management software for the use of maintenance and materials planning.
• Knowledge of Airbus Helicopters Products and their technical documentation.

Education, Qualifications Or Training:

Essential:

• Minimum 5 GCSE’s Grade C or above or equivalent recognised qualifications (e.g. NVQ, BTEC).

Desirable:

• Aviation related degree or equivalent.
• Aviation human factors training undertaken.
• Recognised Part-CAMO Training Course accomplished.
• Recognised Part-145 Training Course accomplished.

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.

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.