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Location: Shrewsbury
Job type: Permanent
Aircraft type: Eurocopter EC 135, Eurocopter EC 145
Contact: Carmel Jones
Sector: Maintenance, Licensed Maintenance - Line
Job Role:
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The B1.3 Certifying Engineer at Airbus Helicopters is responsible for the certification of line, non-routine maintenance and repair on Airbus H145 and H135 rotorcraft.
Type training will be provided for a suitable candidate.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide engineering operational support to Flight Operations.
Accomplishment of Maintenance inspections and repairs as directed by Valley Engineering Manager.
Work as a team leader and to high standards to ensure continued safe operation of the aircraft.
Completion of maintenance, including airframe structure, power plant and mechanical and electrical systems.
Replacement of avionic line replaceable units, requiring simple tests to prove their serviceability.
Supervision of maintenance fitters and the certification of their work.
Also required to assist in day to day running of the aircraft Hangar, including aircraft movement and general house keeping responsibilities.
EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
3 years experience in a certifying role.
Experience of Flight Operations and Line Maintenance.
DESIRABLE
Experience of Airbus Helicopters products.
Experience of Military Aviation.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
ESSENTIAL
Must have thorough knowledge of engine and airframe systems.
Knowledge of specialised test equipment relating to engine and airframe systems.
Must have up to date knowledge of :
EASA regulations, particularly Pt 145, Part M and UK ANOs
Continued Airworthiness Management (CAM
Flight/Airport Operations
Aircraft Line Maintenance
DESIRABLE
Knowledge of UK Military Aviation and UK MFTS.
Experience with SAP and ERP software.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, SPECIAL TRAINING
ESSENTIAL
EASA Part 66 B1.3 Licence (Turbine Rotorcraft)
DESIRABLE
Type Rating and experience H135, H145.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
TRAVEL
Shift working as part of normal working pattern.
Possible travel between Valley, Shawbury and Oxford.
PERSONALITY REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
Ability to work effectively in a high pressure environment.Trustworthy, Reliable, Enthusiastic and Flexible.
DESIRABLE
Sense of humour, ability to offer alternative solutions and a general sense of optimism.
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