At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead maintenance and certification of Airbus helicopters, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Company: Join Airbus Helicopters, the world's largest helicopter manufacturer, at Oxford Airport.
- Benefits: Permanent position with opportunities for professional growth and flexible working arrangements.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace committed to equal opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that ensures the safe operation of cutting-edge rotorcraft.
- Qualifications: Must hold Part 66 B2 and C licence with relevant type ratings.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 £ per year.
Location - Oxford
Contract type - Permanent
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 No.1 Helicopter Flying school (referred to as MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey).
Description/Overall Responsibilities
As an Avionic Manager, you'll be responsible for the certification of maintenance and repairs on a variety of Airbus rotorcraft, including the popular H125, H135, H145 and the new H160. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring the safe, continued operation of our aircraft through:
- Management of staff adherence to standards and expectations of AHUK policy and engineering practice
- Assist with production planning
- Supervision of battery workshop and other component work as endorsed by the company approvals
- Liaison with Part 21 functions
- Inspection and issuance of Form 1’s
- Providing technical support to regional engineers and customers
- Management of MGS and other associated maintenance softwares
Knowledge and Skills
Essential: Part 66 B2 and C licence with type ratings of EC135, H135, EC145, H145 minimum. H160 and single group desirable.
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
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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. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Summary
Location: Oxford
Type: Full time
Posted: 2026-09-02
Country: United Kingdom
Requisition: JR10438434
Posting ID: a5a7b232377e103707e25265436a0000
Avionic Manager - Base Maintenance employer: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at its Oxford site where innovation meets excellence in aviation. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and lead cutting-edge projects that shape the future of helicopter design. The collaborative culture fosters creativity and ensures that every team member's contributions are valued, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in avionics and electrical design.
