Airbus Helicopters is the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer. The Oxford Airport site is Britain’s civil helicopter hub.
Job Description
You will be tasked with the manufacture and installation of looms and attaching equipment into aircraft under modification as part of a diverse and multi-skilled team. This will involve working closely with our in-house Part-21 design team. The manufacture of bespoke role equipment and customised optionals comes at the request of customers ranging from the MOD to VVIP clients. An attention to detail, overt pride in your work and ownership of the task at hand is key to meeting the customer’s expectations to their satisfactory completion. You are also expected to maintain the safety and airworthiness of the helicopters within the Installations department whilst being customised and maintained.
Main responsibilities
- Accomplishment of work as directed by the Installation Supervisor or Certifying Engineer.
- Working to high standards to ensure continued safe operation of the aircraft.
- Manufacture electrical looms and avionic systems in accordance with design data.
- Conduct off-aircraft work in workshops as required.
- Assist in day to day running of the hangar, including aircraft handling.
- Maintain high standards housekeeping in line with the Airbus “Clean As You Go” initiative.
- See changing priorities within the department with a flexible working attitude.
- Work within a highly regulated environment.
- Remove and refit panels and cowlings to helicopters and equipment.
- Work closely with the design office.
- Carry out repairs to aircraft wiring looms and avionic systems.
Knowledge and Skills – Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team, and on own initiative, to ensure the continued safe operation of the aircraft.
- Able to work in confined spaces.
- Basic knowledge of electrical systems.
- Basic understanding of how to use test equipment, such as an AVO.
- Interest in DIY.
- Understanding of soldering and crimping techniques for wiring connections.
- Basic understanding of wiring diagrams and production processes.
- Adhere to H&S requirements and wear appropriate PPE for each task.
- Positive approach with a genuine enthusiasm for the role.
- Good communication skills.
- Reliable and able to remain calm when under pressure.
- Well organised and methodical with high attention to detail.
- Ability to use Google Office and MS products.
Knowledge and Skills – Desirable
- Ability to use SAP / Envision.
- Experience in loom building or installation.
- Experience with troubleshooting and fault finding.
Education, Qualifications or Training – Essential
- Minimum Level 2 Qualification in electrical engineering or similar.
- Experience in automotive, aviation, marine or other transport industry.
- Ability to produce a portfolio of work.
- Clean driving licence.
Education, Qualifications or Training – Desirable
- Experience working in an aviation environment.
About You
- Attention to detail.
- Punctuality.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work as part of a diverse, multi-skilled workforce.
- High level of integrity and understanding of responsibility.
Additional Requirements
- DBS Security Clearance and eligibility for SC clearance.
- Meet Export Compliance Regulation requirements.
- Current legal right to work in the United Kingdom; no visa sponsorship available.
- Shift working may be required; shift allowance payable.
- Occasional travel to subcontractors or other Airbus facilities, including overseas.
Benefits
- Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – single cover for employees paid by the company.
- Pension: Employees auto-enrolled into the Airbus Group UK Retirement Fund. 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.
- Shopping vouchers / discounts.
- Financial / legal advice (e.g., Will-writing; Lasting Power of Attorney).
EEO Statement
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. 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.
