B1.3 Licensed Engineer, Brunei

Job Description

Job Description:

B1.3 Licensed Engineer

Brunei

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 Defence Helicopter Flying school (referred to as MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey).

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 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.

The initial on-site duration Brunei is expected to be until 2028 , with potential for extension.

Main responsibilities

• Ensuring aircraft are prepared for the day's flying activity.
  
• Line maintenance activities.
  
• Participation in base maintenance on site in 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
  

Education, Qualifications or Training

Essential

• 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
  

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.
  
• AHUK reserves the right to close any advertised position at an earlier date.
  
• You will be required to work onsite in Oxford, UK for a period of up to 4 months to complete AHUK training prior to deployment to Brunei.
  

Data Protection

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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:
Production means/Maintenance

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