Airbus - B2 Licensed Engineer in Shawbury

Job Description: 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 (referred to as MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey). PLEASE NOTE - It is AHUK policy to require all applicants to demonstrate they have the right to remain and to work in the UK. Description/Overall purpose of the Job UK Military Flying Training System (Rotary Wing) B2 Certifying Engineer, Shawbury Reports to UK MFTS (RW) Maintenance Operations Manager Shawbury The B2 Licensed 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. 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 avionic and electrical systems. Replacement of avionic line replaceable units, requiring simple tests to prove their serviceability. Supervision of avionic and electrical fitters and the certification of their work. Conduct off-aircraft avionic and electrical technical work in Av workshop 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 helicopter avionic and electrical systems. Knowledge of specialised test equipment relating to avionic and electrical systems. Must have up to date knowledge of : CAA regulations, particularly Pt 145, Part M Continued Airworthiness Management (CAM) Flight/Airport Operations Aircraft Line Maintenance DESIRABLE Knowledge of UK Military Aviation and UK MFTS. Experience with SAP and ERP software. We require the post holder to have the following Education, Qualifications or special training: ESSENTIAL CAA Part 66 B2 Licence. DESIRABLE Type Rating and experience H135. The post holder should have the following experience: ESSENTIAL 3 years experience in a certifying role. Experience of Flight Operations and Line Maintenance. DESIRABLE Experience of Airbus Helicopters products. Experience of Military Aviation. Key performance indicators: Maintain aircraft availability levels of >98% at Shawbury (including deployments). Other requirements : TRAVEL Required to work shifts as part of normal working routine. Required travel between Shawbury, Valley and areas dictated by Operational requirements (Deployments on a 3 weekly cycle). Additional requirements : Due to the nature of this position you will require DBS Security Clearance and eligible for SC clearance. \"Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulation\'s.\" The 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 below 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) (employee purchase scheme) Technology ( employee purchase scheme) Mydrive (employee car purchase scheme) Den-Plan (employee purchase scheme) Health-care Cash Scheme Personal Accident Insurance (employee purchase scheme) Health Assessments Travel Insurance Financial/Legal Advice (eg, Will-writing; Lasting Power of Attorney) Data Protection By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company\'s success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company: Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd Employment Type: Permanent - Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Production means/Maintenance By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. 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