Volantes Technical Recruitment has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced UKCAA/EASA B1.3  Licensed Engineer (EC225/EC135AS365N3+)  based in Kuwait on a 6-6 shift rotation.

The B2 Licensed Engineer will be primarily responsible for the delivery of a serviceable aircraft and engineering facilities capable of fulfilling the operational requirement of the customer. Working with exclusive aircraft including AS365, EC135 and H225, this is a rewarding opportunity for Licensed Engineers to enhance their engineering capabilities, gaining exposure and experience supporting a government contract. This is a fixed term contract position until June 2025. 

Responsibilities:

As a B1.3 Licensed Engineer, you will be responsible for the completion and certification of Avionic & Electrical systems related tasks, as defined in the MOE, on the Company’s aircraft either carried out directly or carried out by non-certifying engineers. You must ensure the work is accomplished in accordance with approved data and Company policies and procedures, including:
 

• Completion of all paperwork and documentation
  
• The issuing of all approved materials to the work via the Company’s computer systems
  
• All work is completed using approved tools and ground support equipment
  
• All work is completed in a safe and appropriate manner considering risk to personnel, property and reputation
  
• The working environment is approved and appropriate to the task being undertaken
  
• All tooling is accounted for prior to return to service
  
• All post maintenance actions have been completed
  
• Completion of maintenance as directed by the Chief Engineer or Central Planning team.

Health and Safety

• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by complying with all Company standards and adhering to legal regulations
• Be aware of personal health and safety and the health and safety of others at work 

Environment and Sustainability

• Minimise our environmental impact by complying with all Company standards and adhering to regulatory requirements
• Be mindful of the impact our operations and your actions may have on the environment, and be proactive in identifying ways that we can improve

Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:

Essential

• An EASA or CAA Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence, category B1.3
• A strong maintenance related technical knowledge of avionics and electrical systems
• A good working knowledge of the regulations and requirements associated with aircraft maintenance, Health & Safety and Human Factors
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with OEM appropriate to helicopter types operated
• The ability to work alone and the willingness to travel. This role is shift based and situated in Kuwait
• Human Factors training
• Safety Management Systems
• EWIS
• Fuel Tank Safety

Advantageous

• Experience in HEMS, SAR or Oil and Gas helicopter operating environments
• Have experience in MD and/or Leonardo helicopters
• Willingness to work outside of normal working hours
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Confident, approachable and enthusiastic
• Accurate, numerate and excellent attention to detail
• Team player with the ability to work with a degree of autonomy
• Flexibility to travel when required

 In addition to a Competitive Salary, we will offer you:

• Shift Rotation of 6 Weeks on and 6 Weeks off, with generous Holiday Allowance
• Comprehensive Private Healthcare, including Medical, Dental and Optical cover*
• Comprehensive Accident Cover*
• Comprehensive Life Assurance*
• Modern, private, air conditioned and fully furnished Accommodation provided
• Additional allowances for Gym, Fuel and Flights included
• Generous Bonus at End of Service

Volantes Technical Recruitment are currently recruiting for a B1.3 Licensed Engineer, this a field-based role, covering the South of England. The role will be focused on maintaining the AW169 helicopter to maximise availability rates across the rotary fleet

• Position: B1.3 Field Engineer
  Location: Field position, covering South East of England
  Working Hours: 5/5/4 Shift Pattern on a Rostered Basis

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Working a 5/5/4 shift pattern, the successful candidate will provide engineering assistance for the four AW169 line stations, encompassing both scheduled maintenance and AOG recovery.

Situated in the South of England, the field engineer will expedite AOG rectification through minimised response times. This will provide effective cover across our sites at Earls Colne, North Weald, Redhill and Henstridge. 

Volantes Technical Recruitment, on behalf of our long-standing Aberdeen based Rotary client have Permanent Roles available for B1.3 & B2 Engineers.

Our client has positions available in both Line & Base Maintenance.

4 on 4 off, 6 on 6 off shift pattern

Reporting to the Chief Engineer and under the day-to-day supervision of the Shift Supervisor, the position holder will be required to perform base and line maintenance on various Company aircraft types.

Ideally, you will already be type rated on 1 or both of the below aircraft however the client will consider engineers not typed with a view to enrolling you on the next available type course

The Key Responsibilities include:

• Perform /certify / a/c maintenance – Scheduled Maintenance Inspections, MODS and rectification;
• Maintaining acceptable airworthiness and maintenance standards;
• Issue such certifications within the scope of authorisation;
• Reporting on incidents or lapse in quality involving a/c staff, material, plant, tools, equipment, premises or facilities.

Qualifications:

• CAA B1.3 or B2 License.

Skills

• Excellent adaptable team worker, with good work and safety ethics;
• Attention to Detail;
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to work within small team;
• Analytical approach to problem solving;
• Numerical Skills;
• Motivated to provide a high standard of work;
• Ability to consider the effects of their actions to both the Department and the Company as a whole;
• Demonstrate integrity in all aspects;
• Good communication skills both written and verbal;
• Good IT skills and the ability to learn new systems.

All applicants must be currently eligible to work and live in the UK. All Applicants should submit a CV.