Volantes Technical Recruitment, on behalf of our long-standing Blackpool based Rotary client have the permanent role of UKCAA B2 Engineer Available.

Ideally, you will already have the AW169 Type rating however the client may consider Engineers with strong Leonardo experience with a view to enrolling you on the next available course.

Role

The helicopter B2 Engineer is responsible for the maintenance (line/base) of the helicopters.

They work in a team of engineers and report to the Maintenance Lead.

Responsibilities & Areas

Line Maintenance

• Comply with the requirements as described in the regulations;
• Ensure that all line maintenance tasks carried out to helicopters meet the standard of the UK CAA and M.O.E. instructions;
• Ensure, together with all Engineers, a variable & flexible work planning & work roster based on business needs that supports & realizes business continuity;
• Ensure that all maintenance is completed within the appropriate time scales to ensure provision of a serviceable aircraft to meet the operational need;
• Ensure, based on pilot & all other relevant information, daily problem analysis & problem solving;
• Ensure briefing & debriefing of pilots and Maintenance Lead;
• Ensure that PRF (preflight check) is performed;
• Ensure, in cooperation with the cleints Supply Chain, Store & support services that the necessary maintenance material & spare parts are present on site at the planned moment: material in service car, consumables, limited service stock, work material, material needed for normal day-to-day line maintenance, exceptional material supplied for exceptional line maintenance or small repair tasks;
• Report daily on the maintenance situation to the Maintenance Lead.

Base Maintenance

• Comply with the requirements as described in the regulations;
• Ensure that all maintenance tasks carried out to helicopters meet the standard of the UK CAA and M.O.E. instructions;
• Ensure, together with all Engineers, a variable & flexible work planning & work roster based on business needs that supports & realizes business continuity;
• Ensure that all maintenance is completed within the appropriate time scales to ensure provision of serviceable aircraft to meet the operational need;
• Ensure briefing & debriefing of the Maintenance Lead; Report daily on the maintenance situation; Inform and update the Maintenance Lead on the maintenance situation;
• Ensure, in cooperation with the clients Supply Chain, Store & support services that the necessary maintenance material & spare parts are present on site at the planned moment;
• Participate in the daily morning Maintenance Lead’s briefing (toolbox meeting).

Skills & Experience

• ICT literate (specific aviation software & MS Office)
• Languages: English (professional level)
• Knows & operates by the procedure and processes (operational, quality, safety …) installed by the company
• Good communicator:
• debriefing to pilots, flight crew and Maintenance Lead
• handover of work from/to previous/next shift
• Able to work independently when performing in a less controlled environment and to take initiative to improve work and complete tasks within appropriate time scales
• Logical thinking
• UK CAA Part 66 B2 License
• Type ratings on AW139 and AW169 is preferred, though training can be provided
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in aviation and as a licensed engineer is preferred
• Engineering experience in different aviation companies is a plus

Volantes Technical Recruitment, on behalf of our Switzerland based Rotary Client have the permanent role of Shift Supervisor / Line Manager available.

This role is for their Emmen base in central Switzerland.

To be consider, you must have an B1.3/C EASA Licence and hold the AS332 (Super Puma) Type Rating.

The Role

• Responsible for the professional and quality-compliant implementation of the assigned inspection, modification and repair work on helicopters, aircraft, spare parts and new parts.
• Carrying out device tests and functional checks on special test systems according to the manufacturer's testing and maintenance instructions
• Deployment as a quality inspector for the listed areas of responsibility
• Conducting self-audits and external audits
• System-specific and level-appropriate on-the-job training of new team members
• As a line manager responsible for the training of new employees: planning, coordinating and preparing for the quality process

Profile

• Possession of a license a EASA PART-66 B1.3/C Type entry AS 332 L1
• More than 5 years of experience in the maintenance of AS 332 L1 helicopters
• Good knowledge of PART-145 / Part M CAMO
• Ideally you will have very good knowledge of German and English
• Leadership experience for a team of up to 5 people is an advantage

Volantes Technical Recruitment, on behalf of our world-renowned Saudi based Rotary client have the role of Safety Management Systems Director available

Summary

The SMS Director is responsible for managing the performance of the Safety Management System, the Safety Assurance Program, and all safety and risk management functions related to the clients operations conducted under Part 145 Approved Maintenance Organization Certificate.

The position shall assist in the development and administration of the SMS to meet the companies’ policies, customer requirements, and regulatory compliance for the achievement of Safety and Operational Excellence

Responsibilities

• Assess the level to which SMS provisions are effective and satisfy the clients strategic business requirements across 145 operations.
• Conduct periodic safety and quality audits in conjunction Quality team to ensure SMS requirements are being achieved.
• Facilitate hazard identification and risk assessment across all aspects of 145 activities and the wider business.
• Manage through to completion all safety and issue reports received under 145 operations.
• Lead investigation of accidents associated with 145 AMO and document the outcomes within required reports and action plans.
• Plan and Coordinate occurrence and hazard investigations associated with 145 operations.
• Lead the development of Safety Cases for all 145 operations and identify priority areas for the development of risk controls.
• Assist in the maintenance and management of the companies Hazard/Risk Register.
• Monitor, assess, and assure the effectiveness of safety risk controls identified under 145 operations.
• Ensure corrective/preventative actions across the 145 organization and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Assist in the development, execution, and maintenance of vigorous and dynamic Safety Programs at all Bases/Deployments.
• Ensure safety promotion throughout the 145 organization and wider business.
• Provide analysis and reporting of SMS performance within 145 operations.
• Participate in Management meetings at which the adequacy of the SMS is reviewed.
• Participate in Safety Meetings on a regular basis, provide minutes of meetings and record action outcomes for tracking.
• Assist other Safety Managers within the business in fulfillment of their responsibilities.
• Regularly report to the Director of Safety on the performance of the SMS within Part 145 and on any need for improvement.

Leadership

Consistently demonstrate personal behaviour that reinforces the Safety and Quality policy and the companies stated Values.

Aid a ‘just and learning’ culture within the deployment through appropriate statements and reactions to occurrences.

Develop a focused safety culture within all departments, with particular emphasis within 145 AMO.

Monitor staff achievements, perform periodic performance appraisals, and provide guidance, coaching or training to direct reports in performing their delegated duties

Demonstrate a disciplined approach to safety priorities, time management, task management, and actions tracking for achievement of high performance and on-time delivery.

Provide mentoring and improvement programs for direct reports within the safety organization.

Ensure all work delivered under his/her responsibility meets agreed standards for timeliness and quality.

Maintain confidentiality in all matters related to work and information.

Provide open and honest feedback on perceptions regarding Management’s commitment to SMS.

Qualifications

Certificate course in Safety Management System qualification, and Certificate course in Aviation Auditor qualification.

Certificate course in aircraft accident investigation qualification is a preferred.

Certificate course in Aviation Human Factors is a plus.

Experience & Skills

• Ideally 9 years of experience in the aviation field and 3 years in a management capacity.
• 3 years of proven experience in aviation safety field in similar operations being conducted.
• Previous experience as licensed aircraft maintenance technician [B1 or B2] for aircraft of similar complexity (preferred).
• Proven experience in effective team management.
• High degree of knowledge within aviation risk-management principles, methods, and execution.
• Technical knowledge sufficient to demonstrate a solid understanding of SMS within the companies field of operations.
• Familiar with GACARs and other (FAA/EASA) regulations.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience in project management disciplines and skills.
• Management and leadership skills for delivering high performance from direct reports.
• Excellent report writing and document presentation skills.
• High level of proficiency within MS Office suite applications.
• Highly capable and adaptable to IT database systems and operating systems utilized within the company.
• Possess good work habits, team-oriented, disciplined, punctual, and focused on strategies of co continual improvement.
• Highly organized, process and task-oriented, problem-solving skills, and communications skills.

Volantes Technical Recruitment, on behalf of our long-standing well-established Rotary client have the permanent/fixed term role of EASA AW169 Pilot available.

This role is for their recently launched Taiwan base in Asia.

This is for an initial period of 2 years, working a rotation of 5 weeks on 4 weeks off.

Competitive salary on offer , travel, accommodation, visa provided.

Must have the AW169 Type Rating to be considered.

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Volantes Technical Recruitment, on behalf of our long standing Aberdeen based Rotary client have the permanent role of Sheet Metal Worker available.

This is a full time perm role, working 6/4/4 shift pattern.

Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the position holder will be required to undertake the maintenance, repair and modification of helicopter structural components and helicopter structures in a Base Maintenance, Line and Workshop environment.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in aviation sheet metal work – City and Guilds or equivalent.

Experience

• Experience carrying out sheet metal repairs to rotary or fixed wing aircraft.

Skills

• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and produce work to the tolerances given.
• Good IT skills and the ability to learn new systems.
• Willingness to work rotating shift patterns.
• Excellent adaptable team worker, with good work and safety ethics.
• Motivated to provide a high standard of work.

We can only consider candidates that already have the right to live and work in the UK.

Volantes Technical Recruitment is seeking a UKCAA B2 Licensed Engineer for an exciting role based in Blackpool. 

You will be responsible for the maintenance (line/base) of the helicopters. You will work with a team of engineers and report to the Maintenance Lead. 

2 Weeks on , 2 weeks off shift rotation.

Responsibilities

Line Maintenance

• Comply with the requirements as described in the regulations;
• Ensure that all line maintenance tasks carried out to helicopters meet the standard of the UK CAA and M.O.E. instructions;
• Ensure, together with all Engineers, a variable & flexible work planning & work roster based on business needs that supports & realizes business continuity;
• Ensure that all maintenance is completed within the appropriate time scales to ensure the provision of a serviceable aircraft to meet the operational need;
• Ensure, based on pilot & all other relevant information, daily problem analysis & problem solving;
• Ensure briefing & debriefing of pilots and Maintenance Lead;
• Ensure that PRF (preflight check) is performed;

Base Maintenance

• Comply with the requirements as described in the regulations;
• Ensure that all maintenance tasks carried out to helicopters meet the standard of the UK CAA and M.O.E. instructions;
• Ensure, together with all Engineers, a variable & flexible work planning & work roster based on business needs that supports & realizes business continuity;
• Ensure that all maintenance is completed within the appropriate time scales to ensure provision of serviceable aircraft to meet the operational need;
• Ensure briefing & debriefing of the Maintenance Lead; Report daily on the maintenance situation; Inform and update the Maintenance Lead on the maintenance situation;
• Ensure, in cooperation with the clients Supply Chain, Store & support services that the necessary maintenance material & spare parts are present on site at the planned moment.
• ·Participate in the daily morning briefing (toolbox meeting).

Experience / Qualifications

• UK CAA Part 66 B2 License
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in aviation and as a licensed engineer is preferred
• Engineering experience in different aviation companies is a plus

To be considered you must already have the right to live and work in the U.K as well as having the UK Issued B2 Licence.

Volantes Technical Recruitment are seeking a Site Manager to join a global aftermarket Aviation business in their new state of the art facility in Dubai, UAE

On offer will be a fantastic tax free salary and benefits as well as the opportunity to be part of something truly special!!!

Ideal candidate will be open to relocating to the UAE if not already in country and be an excellent team player and have experience in the MENA regions.

Volantes Technical Recruitment, on behalf of our long-standing U.K Based Rotary Client have the permanent position of B1.3 Engineer available

This is for their Boscombe Down Base, ideally you will already be rated on the H145 or AW109 Aircraft however the client will consider engineers that aren’t rated with a view to enrolling you on the next available type course.

Duties include but not limited to

• Provide and communicate regular engineering reports to the Head of Maintenance/ Head of Department
• Certify work within the scope of company authorisations
• Carry out both line and base maintenance at any of the clients facilities, and also off-site upon customer demand.
• Undertake all tasks related to aircraft maintenance
• Work with other Departments to ensure smooth operation of the business
• Closely supervise other engineering and support staff as required
• Ensure compliance is maintained to industry requirements and authorities (such as the CAA; EASA etc.)
• Comply with all Continuing Professional Development requirements relevant to the relevant company policies and reporting authority.
• Effective management of all maintenance within your control.
• Computer literate on Microsoft based systems

Benefits

• Our client can offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits package and hanger facility.
• 31days annual leave including bank holidays
• Additional holiday between Boxing Day and New Years
• Up to 5% employer pension contribution (online with current legislation)
• Employee funded private health scheme, option to include family members
• Income Protection Cover
• Further training and development.

All applicants must be currently eligible to work and live in the UK, and have the ability to hold a security clearance