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.

AHUK is the MoD’s chosen provider of helicopters and maintenance for its No.1 Helicopter Flying school (referred to as MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey).

Description/Overall purpose of the Job

This a certifying role reporting to the Installation and Production Manager. To maintain the safety and airworthiness and helicopters within the Installations department whilst being customised and maintained.

Main responsibilities

• This a certifying role reporting to the Installation and Production Manager

• Working closely with the supervisory team to ensure all projects receive the correct support, thereby ensuring project completion to be on time and on budget.

• Will be required to delegate tasks to those within the team

• Oversee all work to ensure compliance with the appropriate data and where necessary over sign the work that has been delegated

• Liaise closely with the project management and design office teams

• Oversee the day to day running of the avionic team and hangar

• Maintain good levels of communication inside and outside the department for project progress and developments

• Ensure that good practices of H&S are maintained and that appropriate PPE for each task is being used

• Uphold and enforce the hangar rules

• Oversee the installation of modifications and changes in accordance with approved data from Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd or from third party STC holders.

• Uphold standards and work within the organisations manufacturing CAA Part 21G and Part 145 scope of approvals

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years’ aviation experience

• Experience of leading a team

• Knowledge of CAA Part 21G Production, Part 145 Maintenance and Part 21J Design approvals.

• Ability to accurately interpret detailed wiring diagrams and associated data

• Have recent experience of manufacturing wiring looms including terminating of connectors and carrying continuity testing

• Recent experience of on and off aircraft soldering and crimping techniques

• Knowledge of the use of specialist test equipment related to electrical and avionic systems

• Ability to use Google Office, SAP and MS products

Education, Qualifications or Training

Essential

• Completed a formal aviation apprenticeship

• Hold a CAA Part 66 B2 license

• Type ratings for the following an advantage

o H125 (AS350)

o H130

o H135 (EC135)

o H145 (BK117)

• Initial Human Factors training

• Leadership Training

About you

• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative to high standards in order to ensure the continued, safe operation of the aircraft.

• Flexible with a positive approach and genuine enthusiasm for the role.

• Reliable with the ability to remain calm when under pressure.

• Well organized and methodical – paying attention to detail.

Additional requirements 

• Due to the nature of this position you will require DBS Security Clearance and SC clearance.

• Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations.

• All candidates must possess the current, legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Airbus will not be able to offer sponsorship for any employment Visa's.

• Shift working as part of a normal working pattern

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)

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

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

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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.

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