Job title: UKCAA B1.3 & B2 Engineers - Shawbury
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Maintenance
Salary type: Annual
Location: UK
Job published: 2025-10-17
Job ID: 41179
Contact name: Billy McDougall
Phone number: +441412642353
Contact email: billy@volantesrecruitment.com

Job Description

📍 Shawbury, UK | 🕒 Full-Time | 🗓 Permanent or Contract

Volantes are delighted to be supporting one of our long-standing, well-established rotary aviation partners with the recruitment of UKCAA B1.3 & B2 Licensed Engineers to join their team at Shawbury.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a prestigious long-term rotary programme, supporting critical flight operations and maintenance activities.

 

About the Opportunity

 

We are seeking experienced and motivated B1.3 and B2 Licensed Engineers to support line and non-routine maintenance on Airbus H135 rotorcraft.

Ideally, candidates will already hold an Airbus Helicopter type rating, however engineers without type will also be considered with a view to enrolment on a type course.

 

Multiple shift options are available, including:

  • 🗓 Monday – Friday shift pattern

  • 🔄 Standard shift patterns

Key Responsibilities

  • Certify line and non-routine maintenance on Airbus H135 aircraft.

  • Carry out maintenance inspections and repairs as directed by the LAE Supervisor.

  • Act as team lead, ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality.

  • Complete airframe, powerplant, mechanical and electrical system maintenance.

  • Replace and test avionic LRUs to verify serviceability.

  • Supervise mechanical fitters and certify their work.

  • Conduct workshop-based maintenance on mechanical, powerplant, component, and composite systems.

  • Assist with hangar operations, aircraft movement, and housekeeping duties.

 

Skills & Experience

  • UKCAA B1.3 or B2 Licence (essential).

  • Airbus H135 type rating (desirable) — or willingness to complete type training.

  • Proven experience working on rotary platforms within a line or base maintenance environment.

  • Strong commitment to safety, compliance, and quality.

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

 

Additional Requirements

  • Ability to obtain DBS and SC security clearance.

  • Legal right to work in the UK.

 

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package

  • Opportunity for type training on Airbus H135

  • Flexible shift options

  • Long-term, stable rotary maintenance programme

  • Supportive team environment with strong career development opportunities

 

If you’re a licensed rotary engineer looking to work on one of the UK’s most established H135 programmes, we’d love to hear from you.