ARE YOU A B1.3 LOOKING FOR YOUR 1ST TYPE OR TO ADD A NEW TYPE RATING WHILST RESIDING IN A COUNTRY WELL KNOWN TO OFFER THE BEST QUALITY OF LIFE!!!???

Volantes Technical Recruitment are seeking B1.3's to work on a long term contract in a fantastic location in Sweden working for one of the most well reknowned names in aviation.

The role will be working monday to friday with a contract of upto 3 years on offer. The role will involve working on the Leonardo A109 helicopter. Type training will be provided for the succesful candidates as well as excellent working conditions, attractive hourly rate and accommodation.

We have multiple vacancies therefore please do not hesitate in getting in touch!!!

Likewise if you know any suitable candidates please feel free to tag them :)

For further information on the role email lee@volantesrecruitment.com or call 0044 7377599602

Volantes Technical Recruitment, on behalf of our long standing U.K Rotary client have the position of UK Compliance Monitoring Manager available.

This role would be between their Aberdeen & Norwich bases.

As UK Compliance Monitoring Manager, you will work in close co-operation with the Belgian Compliance Monitoring Manager.  You will assist with the establishment and execution of the UK annual audit schedule and the day-to-day management of the Quality System for the UK approvals.  For this role you will be based in Aberdeen or Norwich, UK. Frequent travel within the UK will be required. The UK Compliance Monitoring Manager also works alongside and deputises for the UK Safety Manager.

QUALITY MANAGEMENT

The Compliance Monitoring Manager co-operates closely with all organisational subdivisions of NHV and their main duties and responsibilities are as follows:

• To ensure that the activities of the organisation are monitored for compliance with the applicable requirements and any additional requirements as established by the organisation, and that these activities are carried out properly under the supervision of the nominated persons. This includes all contracted maintenance being monitored for compliance with the contract or work order.
• To plan and organise measures for carrying out the compliance monitoring system within NHV UK.
• To supervise the realisation of the annual audit plan to ensure it is properly implemented, maintained, and continually reviewed and improved; and corrections and corrective actions are requested as necessary.
• To keep up to date with and implement legal requirements.
• To keep the Compliance Monitoring Manual and its associated procedures up to date with the latest regulatory requirements.
• To liaise with the relevant competent authorities (UK CAA).
• To give support during customers’ audits.
• To produce relevant feedback for Part M and Part 145 Continuation Training.
• To undertake projects to develop the QMS.
• To suggest the necessary capacities for the Compliance Monitoring Organisation to the accountable manager.

SAFETY MANAGEMENT

• Assists the Safety Manager with the development of the SMS
• Assists with safety investigations as required

Experience

• Engineering degree preferably in an aviation domain;
• or hold/have held Part 66 License
• Previous experience in a quality management role (Part M, Part 145) is required.
• Skills
• Working knowledge of quality management system including auditing, reporting, follow-up of findings
• ICT literate: very good knowledge of MS Office
• English (speaking-writing): professional level

Volantes Technical Recruitment, on behalf of our long-standing U.K Based Fixed wing client have the new role of Engineering Regulatory Manager available.

This is a permanent role at their Retford Airport Base.

Reporting directly to the Head of Engineering, sitting between the Base Maintenance Manager and Continuing Airworthiness Manager, this role entails working very closely with the company’s Management Systems team to develop and improve the company’s various Management Systems whilst being deployed with the Part-145 & CAMO environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Proactively identifying and mitigating Part-145 & CAMO related risks and documenting via the company’s risk register.
• Facilitating with the Base Maintenance Manager & Continuing Airworthiness Manager to ensure Safety Performance Indicators are implemented and performance tracked.
• Ensuring any ‘near-miss’ reports are captured in the company’s occurrence reporting system.
• Working closely with the company’s Management Systems team to ensure internal and external audit findings are closed within an agreed timeframe.
• Working closely with the company’s Management System team to ensure any occurrence reports are progressed in a timely manner.
• Assisting the Management Systems team promoting Safety and Compliance within the Part-145 & CAMO departments.
• Facilitating with all levels of the Part-145 & CAMO team to ensure effective root cause analysis is performed in order to avoid recurrent findings.
• Producing and amending departmental PPG (Policy, Procedure & Guidance) documentation.
• Coordinate training ensuring all staff within Part-145 & CAMO remain current.
• Working closely with the Base Maintenance Manager & Continuing Airworthiness Manager to identify and facilitate any departmental training requirements.
• Ensuring the company’s personnel recency tracking system (Air Maestro) is up to date.
• Responsible for the management and development of the company’s Part-145 & CAMO documentation repository on Centrik.
• Develop the implement a robust departmental induction program for new starters.
• Ensuring any regulatory changes are captured for auditing purposes and escalated to relevant managers within the department.
• Capture and document lessons learned to demonstrate continuous improvement.
• Ensuring any departmental changes are captured via the Management of Change function and work closely with the company’s Project Management Office. 

Experience and Qualifications:

• Prior experience in an Aviation QA environment (advantageous).
• Prior experience in Part-145 &/or CAMO environment (advantageous).
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Experience in troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Willingness to think outside the box.
• Experience with implementing and developing Management Systems (desirable).
• Excellent Microsoft Office / Google Workspace knowledge and the application of - essential.

Skills Profile:

• Ability to prioritise tasks and workload to meet deadlines.
• Consistent administration of activities with excellent attention to detail.
• Able to work flexibly, can work unsupervised and use own initiative.
• Ability to assimilate data from multiple sources to determine corrective action.
• Continually demonstrate a positive attitude to work and operate as part of a team with the ability to motivate colleagues with enthusiasm.
• A methodical and calm approach, even when under pressure.
• Adopt a flexible and adaptable attitude to work.
• Apply strategic thinking and analysis to problem solving by gathering & analysing relevant information.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to carry out root-cause and 5-why’s analysis.
• Developing and building relationships with other departments’
• Ensure the implementation of plans or projects in a timely, efficient, and effective manner.
• Proactive ‘can do’ approach to problem solving and providing creative solutions.

If this sounds like the sort of role that is of interest and you feel you are suited to it then please do click apply.

As always, for roles base din the U.K you must already have the right to live and work in the U.K

Volantes Technical Recruitment, on behalf of our long-standing U.K Based Rotary Client have the permanent role of B1.3 Engineer at their Liskeard,Corwall Base.

This is to work on their fleet of Leonardo Helicopters.

Ideally, you will already be type rated on the AW109 Aircraft or the AW169 however the client will consider Engineers with Licence but not typed.

The successful candidate will work as part of a growing team of Engineers ensuring that aircraft are maintained to a consistently high standard and in line with their customers’ requirements

With an immediate start, this position offers a competitive remuneration package

For more information, please get in touch with one of the team.

Volantes Technical Recruitment are seeking a B1.3 Licensed engineer for a unique opportunity based at one of the most picturesque areas in Scotland.

The position will require full relocation to the area and will require type rating on the H145/EC145 which will be provided by the client if not held.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in UK. Visa will not be provided.

If you are a UKCAA B1.3 who is looking to obtain a new type rating and a change of scenery then please get in touch on lee@volantesrecruitment.com or 07377599602

Volantes Technical Recruitment, on behalf of our long-standing U.K Based Rotary Client have the permanent role of B2 Engineer available at their Sywell Aerodrome base.

This is to work on their fleet of Leonardo Helicopters.

Ideally, you will already be type rated on the AW109 Aircraft however the client will consider Engineers with Licence but not typed.

The successful candidate will work as part of a growing team of Engineers ensuring that aircraft are maintained to a consistently high standard and in line with their customers’ requirements

With an immediate start, this position offers a competitive remuneration package

For more information, please get in touch with one of the team.

Volantes Technical Recruitment, on behalf of our long-standing U.K Based Rotary Client have the permanent role of B1.3 Engineer available at their Sywell Aerodrome base.

This is to work on their fleet of Leonardo Helicopters.

Ideally, you will already be type rated on the AW109 Aircraft however the client will consider Engineers with Licence but not typed.

The successful candidate will work as part of a growing team of Engineers ensuring that aircraft are maintained to a consistently high standard and in line with their customers’ requirements

With an immediate start, this position offers a competitive remuneration package

For more information, please get in touch with one of the team.

Volantes Technical Recruitment, on behalf of our long-standing business jet client have the permanent role of Production Planner available at their Bournemouth base.

The successful candidate will join a long established and respected forward-thinking company that has a proven pedigree in career development within the organisation.

The Production Planner will deliver the full life cycle planning process of aircraft maintenance input to achieve on time delivery of aircraft events. In order to ensure both customer satisfaction and business needs are met, the role will require working in partnership with the customer and wider internal teams including customer service and engineering on a daily basis, whilst producing accurate customer service reports.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop and fully use operational processes to ensure efficient operational performance
• Customer service and client contact – point of contact for the customer and the interface between our engineering team and the customer’s on-site representative
• Pre-input planning, work pack generation, check progression and work pack closure process
• Control of completed work order and Certification documents, ensuring that these are closed accurately, billed, and delivered to the customer to the required KPI
• Ensuring that our customers’ requirements are understood and that our engineering response is planned, co-ordinated and executed in an efficient manner
• Liaise/engage with customers daily providing daily status reports on aircraft serviceability
• Liaise/engage with local operational teams to ensure smooth running of the department
• Participate in the quality audit programme and ensuring audit closure actions are developed and implemented
• Reporting of all SMS/Quality issues
• Perform other sections duties related to their position as directed by the line manager
• Provide briefings for engineering departmental management on a regular basis
• Support the Quality & Safety team regarding their duties to ensure all processes and department tasks are fulfilled

Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:

Essential

• Experience of production/maintenance planning, ideally within an engineering environment
• A proven track record of flexibility, teamwork, and adaptability to changing environments
• As an integral and important part of the clients group you should have both strong verbal and written communication skills and be competent using IT
• Desirable
• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance and operations standards and practices
• Experience working within a business aviation environment
• Experience working directly with customer representatives

In addition to a Competitive Salary, our client will offer you:

• Competitive Group Pension Scheme
• Comprehensive Life Assurance *
• Comprehensive Income Protection *
• Comprehensive Travel Insurance *
• Comprehensive Private Healthcare (after successful passing of probation) *
• Free Car Parking
• 2 Paid Volunteering Days each calendar year (subject to line manager approval)
• Investment in Training, Qualifications and Professional Development

Volantes Technical Recruitment, on behalf of our long-standing U.K Rotary Client have the role of Business Controller available at their Aberdeen Base.

As Business Controller UK you will be the lead when it comes to performance analysis and management reporting for the clients UK business , and work closely together with the group controller on performance management and reporting for the overall group.

You will take on the responsibility to follow-up the performance of the oil and gas business unit, with specific focus on the UK operations, as well as taking the lead in cost management and follow-up of overhead expenses and maintenance costs. In this role, you will need to work closely together with the different business unit and support services managers.

Responsibilities

Follow Up

• Responsible for the monthly reporting and performance follow-up of the oil and gas business unit
• Follow-up group overhead expenses and raise cost awareness with management.
• Analysis of maintenance expenses and improvement program in close corporation with the technical department
• Responsible for managing all aspects of cost control for business unit budgets, commitments, VOWD, accrual generation and forecasts for manpower and procurement costs.
• Support in global budget, business plan and forecast process and responsible for assigned business units
• You act as a business partner for the business units and support services
• Assist in ad hoc analysis, pricing, and tender process
• Required to produce accurate cost report as per contractual and client requirements.
• Comfortable communicating cost data with Client and company stakeholders.

SUPPORT

• Assist Group controller with the preparation of monthly group report
• You will assist in the integration project for the Finance function, more specifically the implementation of the reporting tool for the whole enlarged Group

Experience

• Minimum 7 Years cost control experience.
• Educated to degree level (Preferably Finance, Economics or Quantity Surveying)
• Similar industry experience

Volantes Technical Recruitment, on behalf of our long standing Abu Dhabi based client have several contract roles available for Aircraft Mechanics/Technicians & Sheet Metal Workers with good experience on 1 or both the Q400 and Embraer 190

We are looking for engineers that are able to start in the first week of the New Year for a 6 Month Period.

• Travel & Accommodation provided
• $27.00 Per Hour
• Average 55-60 Hours per week

For more information on this one please click apply or get in contact directly with Billy McDougall.