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.
Description/Overall purpose of the Job
As a B1 Licensed Field Engineer, 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:
● Conducting maintenance inspections and repairs
● Working independently within the Regional engineering team to maintain serviceability of
the fleet.
● Managing customer’s expectations when on-site and upholding the Airbus standards at
our line stations.
Main responsibilities
This is a field based working from home role that requires flexibility and initiative in order to provide a timely response to the needs of our customers in the field. This can vary from scheduled line maintenance tasks through to role equipment defect troubleshooting.
The role will be based in the North of England.
You will report directly to the Line Maintenance Manager, however this role will develop into a more autonomous position as the relationship builds with the customer.
A company pool van will be available for the engineer to use for this position. Tools will be provided.
After familiarisation it will be necessary to attend Oxford on occasions to supplement the staff there and assist when there are peaks in workload.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* Expertise in engine and airframe systems, strong UK CAA regulatory knowledge, and excellent communication skills.
Education, Qualifications or Training
Essential
* Part 66 B1.3 Licence (Turbine Rotorcraft) with experience of Airbus Helicopters products.
Desired
* Type rated on any of the following: EC135 T2/P2, H135, H145, H125, H160
* Familiarity with Police and/or Air Ambulance operations
About you
* Friendly and personable and able to interact well with customers.
* Flexible and adaptable to the requirements of our customers.
* Trustworthy and able to work autonomously.
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 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
* Shopping vouchers/discounts
* Financial/Legal Advice (eg, Will-writing; Lasting Power of Attorney)
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