Job Description

Airworthiness Review Engineer

Based at RAF Shawbury

Permanent

About our team…

Airbus Helicopters is the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer and the company’s site at Oxford Airport is Britain’s civil helicopter hub.

AHUK offers considerable experience in helicopter sales, bespoke completions, maintenance and spares support. Its in-house engineering capabilities include design, customisation, installation, flight-testing and certification, as well as technical support, maintenance, training and the supply of spares for civil and military applications.

AHUK is the MoD’s chosen provider of helicopters and maintenance for its Defence Helicopter Flying school (referred to as MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey).

The Reward: Why join Airbus?

We offer a competitive base salary and a robust suite of benefits designed to support your health, wealth, and lifestyle:

• Holiday Allowance: We value loyalty and work-life balance; your annual leave entitlement grows with you, rewarding your commitment with an extra day of leave for each year of service (up to an additional 4 days)

• Health: Private Medical Insurance (Bupa). You also have the flexibility to add family members to your policy at an additional cost. Other options include Health-care Cash Schemes and Den-Plan.

• Future Wealth: up to 8% Company Pension contribution, when you contribute 6%. Plus Yearly Share Incentive Plans, and Discretionary Group Bonuses.

• Everyday Savings: Access to exclusive shopping discounts, including a cashback card to help your money go further.

• Lifestyle: Bikes to Work scheme (up to £3,000), Mydrive car purchase scheme, and Technology purchase schemes.

• Added Protection: Benefit from Personal Accident Insurance, Health-care Cash Schemes, and professional Financial/Legal advice.

• Refer a friend Scheme : We offer a generous Referral Bonus for any successfully placed candidates you recommend to the business.

Overall purpose of the Job

Responsible for the management and production of airworthiness reviews across the AHUK managed fleet or for external customers.

Main responsibilities

• Ensure strict compliance by adhering to established company procedures.

• Conduct comprehensive airworthiness reviews for ARC, NARC, and CofA renewals.

• Conduct ARC and NARC extensions.

• Conduct comprehensive airworthiness reviews for ARC, NARC, and CofA renewals.

• Conduct comprehensive independent checks for components replacements.

• Conduct comprehensive reviews and updates of aircraft flight manuals.

• Provide support for the review and modification of Aircraft Maintenance Programmes (AMPs).

• Provide support for the review and update of Airworthiness Directive Records (ADRs).

• Provide support for line and base maintenance planning operations.

• Provide support for materials planning and procurement.

• Provide support for the production and review of maintenance variations.

• Provide support for the accurate updates of aircraft and engine records.

• Provide cross-functional collaboration and support within the CAMO team.

• Continuously optimise CAMO processes and procedures to maximize overall organisational efficiency.

• Perform additional professional duties as formally directed by the Continuing Airworthiness Manager.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Good understanding of aircraft continuing airworthiness requirements as related to Part-CAMO regulation.

• Methodical with acute attention to detail.

• Self-motivated and able to work without supervision or as part of a team.

• Flexible work ethic focused on delivering against agreed timelines.

• Strong team leadership.

• Proactive - ability to recognise potential issues and apply remedial action before they raise concern or affect operations.

• Must have high computer literacy skills and be competent with Google Docs.

• Ability to communicate at all levels within the organisation.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable

• Knowledge of continuing airworthiness management software for the use of maintenance and materials planning.

• Knowledge of Airbus Helicopters Products and their technical documentation.

Education, Qualifications or Training

Essential

• Experienced Part 66 licensed engineer or holding an appropriate aeronautical degree with an extensive experience in continued airworthiness management environment or

• Demonstrable experience in continued airworthiness management environment if Part-66 licence or aeronautical degree is not available.

• Acceptable as ARC Signatory to support the recommendation / issue / extension of ARC’s.

• Minimum 5 GCSE’s Grade C or above or equivalent recognised qualifications (e.g. NVQ, BTEC).

Desirable

• Aviation related degree or equivalent.

• Aviation human factors training undertaken.

• Recognised Part-CAMO Training Course accomplished.

• Recognised Part-145 Training Course accomplished.

• Eligible to become an airworthiness review staff

Additional requirements

• Due to the nature of this position you will require DBS Security Clearance and be eligible for SC clearance.

• Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations.

Culture and Wellbeing

• Inclusive Space: We provide a dedicated Multi-Faith Prayer Room, ensuring a quiet, private space prayer during the day.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Your mental health matters. Gain access to 24/7 confidential support, counseling, and resources for both your professional and personal life.

• The Canteen Hub: A dedicated space to take a break and recharge, featuring on-site vending machines for quick snacks and refreshments.

• Fuel Your Day: Enjoy free tea and coffee throughout the day, because sometimes the best ideas happen over a fresh brew.

Data Protection

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

After this date the applications will then be reviewed, Feedback will be given and Interviews will be arranged. Please direct any questions relating to this job posting to contact.recruitment .ahuk@airbus.com in the first instance for the attention of the HR Team.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Qualification & Operability <JF-EN-EJ>

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com

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