Job title: H145 & H160 Licensed Senior Technician
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Rotary
Salary type: Annual
Location: Tallard, France
Job published: 2026-03-09
Job ID: 45231
Contact name: Shanna-Rose Calrlo
Phone number: +447785400158
Contact email: shanna-rose@volantesrecruitment.com

Job Description

 

Role Overview

 

We are seeking a H145 & H160 Licensed Senior Technician to perform and certify maintenance activities on H145 and H160 helicopters in accordance with EASA Part-145 requirements and company procedures.

 

The position provides advanced hands-on technical expertise across both Airbus platforms, 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

 

H145 & H160 Maintenance & Certification

 

  • Perform and certify scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on H145 and H160 helicopters.
  • Act as certifying staff within the scope of company authorisation (CRS).
  • Execute and supervise:
    • Base and line maintenance inspections
    • Dynamic component replacement
    • Engine removal and installation
    • 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 defects and non-routine findings on both platforms.
  • 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.

 

 

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 8–10 years of documented hands-on helicopter maintenance experience
  • Valid EASA Part-66 B1.3
  • Valid H145 Type Rating
  • Valid H160 Type Rating
  • Proven experience within an EASA Part-145 organisation
  • Strong experience in heavy inspections and troubleshooting on both platforms
  • Ability to work autonomously in high-tempo maintenance environments
  • Structured technical mindset with strong accountability

 

Added Value

 

  • Experience on additional Airbus platforms
  • Experience working under multi-regulatory environments (EASA / GACA / FAA)
  • Experience mentoring junior technicians
  • Experience in special mission or retrofit installations