Role Overview

Volantes Technical Recruitment are seeking an AW139/AW109 B2 Avionic Licensed Senior Technician to perform and certify avionic maintenance activities on AW139 and AW109 helicopters in accordance with EASA Part-145 requirements and company procedures.

The position provides advanced hands-on expertise in avionics systems, heavy maintenance inputs, electrical troubleshooting, and retrofit/upgrade installations. The role plays a critical part in ensuring system reliability, regulatory compliance, technical quality, and on-time aircraft delivery.

Based on operational needs, the technician may also support AOG recovery and field operations.

Key Responsibilities

Avionic Maintenance & Certification

• Perform and certify scheduled and unscheduled avionic maintenance on AW139 and AW109 helicopters.
• Act as certifying staff within the scope of company authorisation (CRS).
• Execute and supervise:
  • Avionic system inspections and functional testing
  • Electrical and wiring troubleshooting
  • LRU replacement and system integration checks
  • Avionic upgrades and retrofit installations
  • Modification embodiment in accordance with approved data
  • Ensure all maintenance documentation is properly completed, signed, and traceable.
  • Support aircraft release to service in accordance with Part-145.

Heavy Maintenance & Retrofit Expertise

• Participate actively in heavy maintenance inputs involving avionic systems.
• Lead installation and integration of:
  • Navigation systems
  • Communication systems
  • Mission equipment
  • Cabin management and special mission systems

• Interpret and apply AMM,IPC,WDM,SRM,TSM, wiring diagrams and modification documentation.

Advanced Troubleshooting

• Act as technical reference for complex electrical and avionic defects.
• Lead fault isolation and root-cause analysis activities.
• Perform on-field troubleshooting during AOG or operational support.

Required Profile

• Minimum 8 years of documented hands-on experience in helicopter avionics
• Valid EASA Part-66 B2
• Valid AW139 Type Rating
• Valid AW109 Type Rating
• Proven experience within an EASA Part-145 organisation
• Strong experience in heavy maintenance and avionic upgrades/retrofits
• Proven field troubleshooting capability
• Ability to work autonomously in high-tempo maintenance environments
• Structured technical mindset with strong accountability

Added Value

• Experience with special mission installations
• Experience working under multi-regulatory environments (EASA / GACA / FAA)
• Experience mentoring junior avionic technicians