B2 Licensed Helicopter Engineer

B2 Licensed Helicopter Engineer

Location: Northamptonshire
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Aircraft Types: Leonardo AW109 and AW169

About the Role

ANT Recruitment is supporting an established UK rotary-wing aviation organisation with the appointment of an experienced B2 Licensed Helicopter Engineer.

You will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and certifying aircraft avionics and electrical systems across a fleet supporting VIP and air ambulance operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled helicopter maintenance
• Diagnose and rectify complex avionics and electrical system faults
• Complete aircraft inspections and defect investigations
• Certify maintenance within the scope of your licence and company approvals
• Ensure all work complies with UK CAA regulations and company procedures
• Complete accurate technical and maintenance documentation
• Work closely with engineering and maintenance-planning teams
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping
• Provide occasional travel or out-of-hours support when required

Essential Requirements

• UK CAA Part-66 B2 Aircraft Maintenance Licence
• Strong knowledge of helicopter electrical and avionics systems
• Excellent fault-finding and troubleshooting ability
• Experience completing and certifying aircraft-maintenance tasks
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Strong attention to detail and regulatory compliance
• Full UK driving licence
• Existing right to work in the UK

Desirable Experience

• Leonardo AW109 or AW169 type rating
• Previous VIP or HEMS helicopter experience
• Experience within a UK CAA Part-145 maintenance environment
• Flexibility to travel and provide occasional operational support

Type-rating training may be available for a suitably licensed engineer.

Applications from appropriately licensed former military aviation engineers are welcomed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Income protection
• Death-in-service cover
• Company performance-related bonus
• Potential type-rating training
• Career development within a specialist rotary-wing environment