Job Description

Line & Base Maintenance | Rotational Shifts | Accommodation Available

Volantes Technical Recruitment is proud to be supporting a long-term opportunity for experienced UK CAA B1.3 Licensed Helicopter Engineers to join a busy offshore helicopter operation, working on the H175 in both line and base maintenance environments.

This role offers excellent rotation flexibility, long-term stability, and the opportunity to further develop your career within a professional, safety-driven operation.

The Role

As a B1.3 Engineer, you will be responsible for the continued airworthiness and maintenance of the helicopter fleet, working closely with fellow engineers and reporting directly to the Chief Engineer.

You will be involved in both line and base maintenance activities, ensuring aircraft are maintained to the highest regulatory and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

Line Maintenance

• Carry out all line maintenance activities in accordance with UK CAA regulations and the approved Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE)

• Ensure all maintenance tasks are completed within agreed timeframes to meet operational requirements

• Perform daily fault analysis, troubleshooting, and rectification based on pilot and operational feedback

• Conduct pre-flight checks (PRFs)

• Brief and debrief pilots and the Chief Engineer as required

• Ensure effective handover between shifts

• Coordinate with stores and support services to ensure required tools, materials, and spares are available on site

• Provide daily maintenance status updates to the Chief Engineer

Base Maintenance

• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled base maintenance in compliance with UK CAA and MOE requirements

• Support flexible work planning and shift coverage to ensure business continuity

• Ensure maintenance tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard

• Participate in daily toolbox talks / Chief Engineer briefings

• Liaise with stores and support teams to ensure parts and materials availability

• Keep the Chief Engineer fully informed of maintenance progress and technical issues

Skills & Experience

• UK CAA Part-66 B1.3 Licence (essential)

• H175 type rating preferred, but non-rated engineers will be considered, with the intention of enrolling suitable candidates on the next available H175 type course

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in aviation maintenance preferred

• Experience in both line and base maintenance environments

• Strong knowledge of aviation procedures, quality, and safety systems

• Confident communicator, able to liaise with pilots, engineers, and management

• Comfortable working independently and taking initiative when required

• Logical, methodical approach to fault finding and problem solving

• ICT literate (aviation maintenance software & MS Office)

• Professional level English

Shift Pattern & Package Highlights

• Rotation options available:

  • 7 days on / 7 days off

  • 14 days on / 14 days off

• Accommodation can be provided, depending on individual circumstances

• Competitive overall package aligned with experience and qualifications

• Long-term opportunity within a stable and professional operation

• Strong support for training, development, and type rating progression

If this sounds like the right next step for you — or someone in your network — get in touch with one of the team ASAP.