Location: Brunei Darussalam
Contract: 2-Year (with potential extension)
Join the World Leader in Helicopter Solutions
Airbus Helicopters is the world's largest helicopter manufacturer and Airbus Helicopters UK (AHUK) at Oxford Airport is the nation's civil helicopter hub. We specialise in helicopter sales bespoke completions maintenance training and full engineering support across both civil and military operations.
As the MoD's trusted provider for the Defence Helicopter Flying School AHUK is expanding its support to a new aircraft contract in Brunei and were looking for a skilled UK CAA Licensed Engineer to join us on this exciting mission.
About the Role
This is a unique opportunity to be part of an experienced engineering team supporting MoD aircraft operating in a challenging dynamic environment. Ensuring maximum aircraft availability for a variety of missions your contribution will directly influence customer capability and mission success.
You will be based on-site in Brunei for an initial 2-year period with the possibility of extension depending on project needs.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare aircraft for daily flying operations
* Perform line and base maintenance activities
* Carry out defect rectification and fault diagnosis
* Undertake production duties as directed by the Chief Engineer
* Support operational demands including on-call periods and flexible shift patterns (early and late starts/finishes)
What You Bring
Essential
* Experienced aircraft engineer with extensive rotary-wing experience
* UK CAA Licensed Engineer
* Military training or civilian aircraft maintenance qualification/apprenticeship
* Strong understanding of Part-145 regulation
* Methodical and confident fault-finding abilities
* High commitment to safety and regulatory compliance
* Ability to work closely with customers and develop strong working relationships
* Flexible pragmatic and reliable in diverse working environments
Desirable
* Type rating on BK117D-2/3
* Knowledge of CAP 562 Leaflet B40
About You
* Positive resilient and motivated especially when faced with challenges
* A competent engineer who inspires confidence in colleagues and supervisors
* Comfortable working in remote or unusual environments and able to adapt to changing circumstances
Additional Requirements
* Eligibility for DBS and Security Clearance (SC)
* Compliance with all ITAR and Export Control regulations
Why Join Airbus
At Airbus we are committed to diversity and an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
By submitting your application you consent to Airbus using your information for recruitment and employment-related monitoring purposes.
AHUK reserve the right to close any advertised position at an earlier date.
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
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.
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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