Role Overview

 

Volantes Technical Recruitment are seeking a AW139 B1.3 Licensed Technician. You would be responsible for performing and certifying maintenance activities on AW139 helicopters in accordance with EASA Part-145 requirements and company procedures.

 

The position provides advanced hands-on technical expertise, leads complex troubleshooting activities, and supports aircraft release to service. The role plays a critical part in ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, technical quality, and on-time aircraft delivery.

 

Based on operational needs, the technician may also support AOG recovery, field operations, ferry flights and pre-purchase inspections.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

 

AW139 Maintenance & Certification

 

Perform and certify scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on AW139 helicopters.

Act as certifying staff within the scope of company authorisation (CRS).

 

Execute and supervise:

• Base and line maintenance inspections
• Dynamic component replacement
• Major component changes
• Structural and mechanical defect rectification

Ensure all maintenance documentation is properly completed, signed, and traceable.

Support aircraft release to service in accordance with Part-145.

 

Advanced Troubleshooting & Technical Leadership

 

• Act as technical reference for complex AW139 defects and non-routine findings.
• Interpret and apply AMM, IPC, WDM, SRM, TSM and OEM documentation.
• Lead fault isolation and root-cause analysis activities.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior technicians.
• Support structured technical decision-making within the hangar environment.

 

Compliance & Quality Assurance

 

Ensure all work is performed in accordance with:

• EASA Part-145 regulations
• Company procedures
• OEM maintenance documentation

 

Maintain strict adherence to SMS principles and safety culture

Support internal and external audits (EASA, DGAC, GACA, customer audits if applicable).

Report occurrences and technical findings in accordance with company reporting systems.

 

Project & Delivery Support

 

Support aircraft redelivery, inspections, and acceptance activities.

Contribute to AOG recovery when required.

Provide feedback to planning and production teams regarding work scope execution.

Support technical discussions with customers when necessary.

 

Required Profile

 

Minimum 10 years of documented hands-on experience on AW139 helicopters

Valid EASA Part-66 B1.3 C

Valid AW139 Type Rating

Proven experience within an EASA Part-145 organisation

Strong experience in heavy inspections and troubleshooting

Ability to work autonomously in high-tempo maintenance environments

Structured technical mindset with strong accountability

 

Added Value

 

Additional type ratings (AW109 and/or H145)

Experience working under multi-regulatory environments (EASA / GACA / FAA)

Experience mentoring junior technicians