B1.3 Licensed Engineer, Cyprus

About the Company

Airbus Helicopters is the world's largest helicopter manufacturer and the company's site at Oxford Airport is Britain's civil helicopter hub. Airbus Helicopters UK (AHUK) offers considerable experience in helicopter sales, bespoke completions, maintenance and spares support, with in-house engineering capabilities including 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 Defence Helicopter Flying School (MFTS), located at RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey).

Role Overview

AHUK has a new opportunity arising from a new contract to support aircraft for the MoD located at RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus. The aircraft are engaged in a variety of tasks and need maximum availability for the customer. Your contribution will be key to the success of the contract and the operational capability of the customer.

The initial on-site duration in Cyprus is expected to run until 2028, with potential for extension.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure aircraft are prepared for the day's flying activity.
• Line maintenance activities.
• Participation in base maintenance on site at RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus.
• Defect rectification and fault diagnosis.
• Production duties on site as and when directed by the chief engineer.
• Flexibility is key: there will be on-call periods, as well as early starts with early finishes, or at times late starts and late finishes.

Licences & Qualifications

• UK CAA Licensed Engineer.
• Type rated on the H145 BK117 D-2/3 helicopter.
• Military training or civilian apprenticeship/qualification in aircraft maintenance.
• Knowledge of CAP 562 Leaflet B40.

Experience

• Experienced aircraft engineer with extensive rotary experience.
• Pragmatic and flexible, with a keen attitude towards safety and regulatory compliance.
• Good knowledge of Part 145 regulation.
• Methodical approach to engineering problems with good fault diagnosis abilities.
• Able to work closely with the customer and build relationships to achieve objectives.
• Positive and upbeat when faced with challenges, a competent engineer who gains the confidence of peers and supervisors, and comfortable in unusual environments.

Additional Information

• Due to the nature of this position, you will require DBS security clearance and be eligible for SC clearance.
• Applicants must meet any and all requirements of ITAR and export compliance regulations.
• AHUK reserves the right to close any advertised position at an earlier date.
• The successful applicant is required to work on site in Oxford, UK for up to 4 months to complete all AHUK training, prior to deployment to Cyprus.

Company: Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd. Employment type: permanent. Experience level: professional. Job family: production means/maintenance.