Job Description:

B1 / B2 Licensed Engineer

Locations : Cyprus and Brunei

Contract

Description/Overall purpose of the Job

AHUK has an exciting new opportunity arising as the result of a new contract to support aircraft for the MoD located in Cyprus and Brunei. The aircraft are engaged in a variety of tasks and will need to have maximum availability for the customer. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in aircraft engineering in a challenging and dynamic environment. Your contribution will be key to the success of the contract and the operational capability of the customer.

There are positions available in both Cyprus and Brunei. The time on site can vary between 3 months and 2 years based on your availability. When not deployed on the Cyprus or Brunei operations you will be engaged in maintenance at Airbus UK at either Oxford or Shawbury.

Main responsibilities

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

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Experienced aircraft engineer with extensive experience in rotary.
Pragmatic and flexible but with a keen attitude towards safety and regulatory compliance.
Good knowledge of part 145 regulation.
Methodical in approach to engineering problems with good fault diagnosis abilities
Able to work closely with the customer and build relationships to achieve objectives

Essential

Education, Qualifications or Training

Military training or civilian apprenticeship/qualification in aircraft maintenance

Desirable

Licensed and type rated on the BK117D-2/3 helicopter

About You

Positive and upbeat when faced with challenges that might faze others
Competent engineer that backs themselves and gains the confidence of their peers and supervisors
Comfortable in unusual environments and willing to make the best of any situation.

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 ITAR and Export Compliance Regulations.

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)

Who Are AHUK

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 also 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).

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. 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.

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