Job title: UKCAA B1.3 Engineer - AW189/S92 - Sumburgh
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Maintenance
Salary type: Annual
Location: Sumburgh, UK
Job published: 2025-06-03
Job ID: 37386
Contact name: Billy McDougall
Phone number: +441412642353
Contact email: billy@volantesrecruitment.com

Job Description

Volantes Technical Recruitment is proud to be partnering with our long time UK offshore rotary client in sourcing highly motivated and experienced UKCAA B1.3 Engineers to support ongoing operations in Sumburgh

These are exciting opportunities to join a dynamic operational team working on the Sikorsky S92, with upcoming transition to the AW189. Type experience on either aircraft is highly desirable.

Key Details:

  • 14 on / 14 off commuting roster (or you can choose to live on the island)

  • 24-hour operational coverage with alternating standby and downtime periods:

  • Engineers remain on base during their 24-hour “on” shifts

  • During “off” days, engineers are responsible for their own accommodation

  • Travel to/from island and off-shift accommodation is self-funded

  • An additional allowance is however included on top of salary to support this arrangement

Requirements:

  • UK CAA B1.3 or B2 Part 66 licence (as appropriate)

  • Type rating on S92 and/or AW189 strongly preferred

  • Offshore rotary experience essential

  • Flexibility to live on island or work on a commuting basis

  • Strong commitment to operational safety, readiness, and team coordination


Apply Now:

To express interest in either position, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your licence details, relevant type ratings, and availability.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.