Airworthiness Engineer

Job description

Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2019 it generated revenues of € 70.5 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Job Description

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).

PLEASE NOTE - It is AHUK policy to require all applicants to demonstrate they have the right to remain and to work in the UK.

Description/Overall purpose of the Job

UK Military Flying Training System (Rotary Wing) Airworthiness Engineer, Shawbury
Reports to UK MFTS (RW) Technical Services Manager (Shawbury)

·  The Airworthiness Engineer is responsible to provide Part “M” Airworthiness Support Function within the Technical Services Department.

The main responsibilities of the post holder will be:

·  Periodical review of Aircraft Maintenance Programmes against fleet Maintained Aircraft
·  Implement/validate changes to the Maintenance Programmes in the MIS arising from revisions to the AMP ensure compliance against aircraft configuration.
·  Monitor and implement actions arising from applicability requirements ascertained as part of incoming airworthiness data review
·  Assist with the review of all forms of technical information from the Regulatory Authorities, and OEMs in a timely and consistent manner, this will include, but is not limited to the following
·  Airworthiness Directives
·  Service Bulletins
·  Be acceptable to the UK CAA to hold a form 4 position (ARC Signatory)
·  Provide input to the H135/H145 presentations for the  MFTS CAMR
·  Generate AD/SB compliance reports periodically or as required to support Aircraft Audits and Airworthiness Reviews.
·  Provide a proactive approach to repetitive defect analysis and reporting.
·  Perform other airworthiness activities as directed by the Technical Services Manager based on workload and task prioritisation in support of the MFTS operation    

The post holder would ideally have the following Knowledge and Skills:

ESSENTIAL

·  Must have thorough knowledge of EASA regulations relating to Part M and Part 145 Airworthiness and Maintenance requirements.
·  Experience with SAP and ERP software.

DESIRABLE

·  Knowledge of Airbus H135/H145 product.
·  Understanding of EASA Part 21 Subparts G and J, including associated Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) material.  

We require the post holder to have the following Education, Qualifications or special training:

ESSENTIAL

·  Formalised EASA Part 145 and Part M training.
·  Human factors Initial training completed

DESIRABLE

·  HND in Aviation related discipline.  

The post holder should have the following experience:

ESSENTIAL

·  3 year’s experience in an Airworthiness role, specific to EASA Part M activities.

DESIRABLE

·  Previous experience as an Aircraft Engineer (EASA Part 66 Licenced preferred) or 5 years of experience within a Continued Airworthiness Management environment.
·  Experience of Military Aviation.

  

Key performance indicators:

·  To be developed 

Other requirements :

TRAVEL

·  Initially based in Oxford to undergo training in AHUK process and procedures

Please direct any questions relating to this job posting to carmel.jones@airbus.com  in the first instance.

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.

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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.