Job Description

B1.3 Engineer

 

The Role

Volantes Recruitment are currently supporting a leading business-to-business helicopter service provider in their search for a B1.3 Engineer. The right candidate would be responsible for the maintenance of the helicopters, with the opportunity to support base maintenance in another of our locations. They work in a team of engineers and reports to the Chief Engineer. 

 

Responsibilities

Line Maintenance

• Comply with the requirements as described in the regulations;

• Ensure that all line maintenance tasks carried out to helicopters meet the standard of the UK CAA and M.O.E. instructions;

• Ensure, together with all Engineers, a variable & flexible work planning & work roster based on business needs that supports & realizes business continuity;

• Ensure that all maintenance is completed within the appropriate time scales to ensure provision of a serviceable aircraft to meet the operational need;

• Ensure, based on pilot & all other relevant information, daily problem analysis & problem solving;

• Ensure briefing & debriefing of pilots and Chief Engineer;

• Ensure that PRF (preflight check) is performed;

• Ensure, in cooperation with the clients Supply Chain, Store & support services that the necessary maintenance material & spare parts are present on site at the planned moment: material in service car, consumables, limited service stock, work material, material needed for normal day-to-day line maintenance, exceptional material supplied for exceptional line maintenance or small repair tasks;

• Report daily on the maintenance situation to the Chief Engineer.

 
Skills and Experience

• ICT literate (specific aviation software & MS Office)

• Languages: English (professional level)

• Knows & operates by the procedure and processes (operational, quality, safety …) installed by the company

• Good communicator:

  • debriefing to pilots, flight crew and Chief Engineer

  • handover of work from/to previous/next shift

• Able to work independently when performing in a less controlled environment and to take initiative to improve work and complete tasks within appropriate time scales

• Logical thinking

• UK CAA Part 66 B1.3 License

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in aviation and as a licensed engineer is preferred

• Engineering experience in different aviation companies is a plus

 

Values

Safety – They promote a Just Culture of trust, respect and accountability in safety, free from fear of retaliation.

Integrity – They take pride in our work, act responsibly, and deliver high-quality results on time to support the organisation and its partners.

Ownership – They uphold the highest ethical standards, follow all regulations, and foster fairness and trust while continuously improving together.

Partnership – They value strong partnerships and treat our people as equals, working with fairness, respect, and a drive for top performance.

Joining this organisation means becoming part of an international, dynamic, and professional environment where growth and development are encouraged.

 

What's On Offer 

In addition to a casual dress code and flexible working days, we offer a range of competitive employee benefits designed to enhance your career and well-being.

Matched pension plan

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

 

Interested?

If you are looking for your next opportunity and meet the requirements above, we would love to hear from you.

 

Apply now or contact Volantes Technical Recruitment for further details.