Airworthiness Engineer

Job Description:

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

PLEASE NOTE - It is AHUK policy to require all applicants to demonstrate they have the right to remain and to work in the UK.

Description/Overall purpose of the Job

UK Military Flying Training System (Rotary Wing) Airworthiness Engineer, Shawbury
Reports to UK MFTS (RW) Technical Services Manager (Shawbury)

• The Airworthiness Engineer is responsible to provide Part “M” Airworthiness Support Function within the Technical Services Department.
  The main responsibilities of the post holder will be: 

• Periodical review of Aircraft Maintenance Programmes against fleet Maintained Aircraft

• Implement/validate changes to the Maintenance Programmes in the MIS arising from revisions to the AMP ensure compliance against aircraft configuration.

• Monitor and implement actions arising from applicability requirements ascertained as part of incoming airworthiness data review

• Assist with the review of all forms of technical information from the Regulatory Authorities, and OEMs in a timely and consistent manner, this will include, but is not limited to the following

• Airworthiness Directives

• Service Bulletins

• Be acceptable to the UK CAA to hold a form 4 position (ARC Signatory)

• Provide input to the H135/H145 presentations for the MFTS CAMR

• Generate AD/SB compliance reports periodically or as required to support Aircraft Audits and Airworthiness Reviews.

• Provide a proactive approach to repetitive defect analysis and reporting. 

• Perform other airworthiness activities as directed by the Technical Services Manager based on workload and task prioritisation in support of the MFTS operation 

The post holder would ideally have the following Knowledge and Skills:

ESSENTIAL

• Must have thorough knowledge of EASA regulations relating to Part M and Part 145 Airworthiness and Maintenance requirements.

• Experience with SAP and ERP software.

DESIRABLE

• Knowledge of Airbus H135/H145 product.

• Understanding of Part 21 Subparts G and J, including associated Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) material.

We require the post holder to have the following Education, Qualifications or special training:

ESSENTIAL

• Formalised CAA Part 145 and Part M training.

• Human factors Initial training completed

DESIRABLE

• HND in Aviation related discipline.

The post holder should have the following experience:

ESSENTIAL

• 3 year’s experience in an Airworthiness role, specific to EASA Part M activities.

DESIRABLE

• Previous experience as an Aircraft Engineer (EASA Part 66 Licenced preferred) or 5 years of experience within a Continued Airworthiness Management environment.

• Experience of Military Aviation.

Other requirements:

TRAVEL

• Initially based in Oxford to undergo training in AHUK process and procedures

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

Financial/Legal Advice (eg, Will-writing; Lasting Power of Attorney)
 

Additional requirements:

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

“Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulation’s.”

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. After this date the applications will then be reviewed, Feedback will be given and Interviews will be arranged. Please direct any questions relating to this job posting to [email protected] in the first instance

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:

Qualification & Operability

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