The Role
Certifying Engineer responsible for issuing Certificates of Release to Service for H225 base and heavy maintenance, reviewing and certifying maintenance work, ensuring compliance with Airbus and CAAM requirements, resolving complex defects, liaising with OEMs and Design Organisations, supporting C- and D-checks, maintaining accurate records, mentoring certifying staff, and participating in authority and customer audits.
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Company Description
Our client is a leading MRO organisation based in Kuala Lumpur, operating under CAAM Part 145 approval. The organisation provides heavy maintenance, component overhaul and line maintenance services, primarily the H225, serving offshore oil & gas operators across Asia-Pacific.
The Certifying Staff B1.3 is a key contributor to airworthiness assurance. Holding an active Certification Authorisation (CA), the technician independently signs Certificates of Release to Service (CRS) following scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks.
Job Description
- Issue Certificates of Release to Service (CRS) for base and heavy maintenance work packages on H225
- Review, approve and certify completed maintenance tasks performed by B1/B2 Certifying Staff
- Oversee technical compliance of maintenance activities against AMM, SB, AD and CAAM requirements
- Act as the technical authority for troubleshooting and engineering dispositions on complex defects
- Liaise with Design Organisations (DO) and OEM (Airbus Helicopters) on engineering queries and concessions
- Support and supervise the planning, execution and final release of scheduled C-checks and D-checks
- Ensure maintenance records and technical logbooks are accurate, complete and regulatory-compliant
- Mentor Certifying Staff B1.3 and support their professional development and CA scopes
- Participate in CAAM authority audits, customer audits and internal quality reviews
- Contribute to the development and update of maintenance procedures and local work orders
Qualifications
Mandatory Qualifications
- EASA Part 66 Category C licence — or B1.3 with demonstrated senior certifying engineer responsibilities
- CAAM recognition or conversion of the above licence — Mandatory
- Active Certification Authorisation (CA) covering H225 base maintenance — Mandatory
- CRS sign-off authority currently valid — Mandatory
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering — preferred
- Equivalent recognised aviation engineering qualification accepted
Experience
- Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in helicopter maintenance
- Minimum 5 years on H225 / EC225 / AS332 platforms
- Demonstrated experience certifying base maintenance work packages as Category C or senior B1.3
- Familiarity with Makila 2A1 power plant — strong asset
- Prior experience in offshore oil & gas MRO environment — highly valued
Technical Skills
- Expert knowledge of Airbus Helicopters technical documentation (AMM, IPC, SRM, SB, AD, EMM)
- Solid understanding of CAAM Part M, Part 145 and associated regulations
- Experience with MRO management systems (AMOS, SAP or equivalent)
- Ability to interpret and apply engineering orders and OEM dispositions
- Familiarity with reliability programmes and root cause analysis methodology
Soft Skills & Profile
- High sense of responsibility and rigorous commitment to aviation safety
- Strong decision-making ability in a time-critical maintenance environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Bahasa Malaysia fluency — valued for local team leadership
- Leadership profile with ability to manage and mentor technical teams
- Structured, process-driven, comfortable working under CAAM authority scrutiny
Place of work : Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Skills Required
- EASA Part 66 Category C licence, or B1.3 licence with demonstrated senior certifying engineer responsibilities
- CAAM recognition or conversion of the applicable licence
- Active Certification Authorisation covering H225 base maintenance
- Currently valid CRS sign-off authority
- Minimum 8 years of hands-on helicopter maintenance experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience on H225, EC225, or AS332 platforms
- Demonstrated experience certifying base maintenance work packages as Category C or senior B1.3
- Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent recognised aviation engineering qualification
- Familiarity with Makila 2A1 power plant
- Prior experience in an offshore oil and gas MRO environment
- Expert knowledge of Airbus Helicopters technical documentation, including AMM, IPC, SRM, SB, AD, and EMM
- Solid understanding of CAAM Part M, Part 145, and associated regulations
- Experience with MRO management systems such as AMOS, SAP, or equivalent
- Ability to interpret and apply engineering orders and OEM dispositions
- Familiarity with reliability programmes and root cause analysis methodology
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Bahasa Malaysia fluency
- Leadership ability to manage and mentor technical teams
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