Job Description

Volantes Technical Recruitment, on behalf of our long-standing UK based rotary client have permanent roles available for Both UKCAA B1.3 & B2 Engineers.

This is for their Aberdeen Base.

Working 2 weeks on , 2 weeks off.

Ideally you will already be rated on the H175 however the client will consider Engineers that aren’t rated on this machine with a view to enrolling you on the next available type course.

The Licensed Engineer is responsible for the maintenance (line/base) of the helicopters. He/she works in a team of engineers and reports to the Chief Engineer.

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 Chief Engineer;
• Ensure that PRF (preflight check) is performed;
• Ensure, in cooperation with clients 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 Chief Engineer.

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 Chief Engineer; Report daily on the maintenance situation; Inform and update the Chief Engineer 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 Chief Engineer’s briefing (toolbox meeting).

Experience

• UK CAA Part 66 B1.3 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

Skills

• 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 Chief Engineer
• 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

To be considered, you must already have the right to live and work in the U.K without the need to apply for a Visa/Sponsorship.