B2 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Airbus Helicopter Avionics Type-Rated)

Job Purpose

We are seeking a B2 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Airbus Helicopter Avionics Type‑Rated) to join our engineering team. The role is responsible for the safe, compliant maintenance, troubleshooting and certification of avionics systems on Airbus helicopter platforms. The successful candidate will apply practical technical expertise to maintain airworthiness, support line and base maintenance activities, and ensure all work is completed to regulatory standards and company procedures.

Key Responsibilities

1. Maintenance & Certification

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, repairs and modifications to avionics equipment and associated aircraft systems in accordance with the approved maintenance organisation exposition (MOE) and regulatory requirements.

• Certify aircraft and components using appropriate release-to-service documentation and logbook entries, ensuring accuracy and traceability of maintenance records.

• Ensure continued airworthiness by following manufacturer’s documentation, service bulletins, airworthiness directives and engineering approvals where required.

2. Troubleshooting & Technical Support

• Diagnose and rectify avionics faults using standard troubleshooting methodologies, test equipment and diagnostic software specific to Airbus helicopter avionics suites.

• Provide technical support to flight crews and operations teams regarding avionics/system status, deferred defects and operational limitations.

• Collaborate with engineering, component repair centres and suppliers to resolve complex or recurring defects and implement corrective actions.

3. Line & Base Maintenance Activities

• Undertake line maintenance duties including daily checks, defect rectification and routine servicing at operational bases and during deployments.

• Support base maintenance tasks such as major inspections, avionics system removal/installation and wiring/connector repairs under appropriate supervision or approval.

• Plan and prioritise work to meet operational schedules while maintaining safety and compliance with maintenance procedures.

4. Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Adhere to and promote safety management system (SMS) processes, risk assessments, toolbox talks and safe working practices at all times.

• Maintain high standards of workmanship, quality control and configuration management in line with company procedures and regulatory expectations.

• Participate in internal and external audits, provide evidence of compliance and support corrective action implementation where required.

5. Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Keep accurate technical records, logbook entries and defect reports; ensure timely submission of maintenance paperwork and electronic records.

• Contribute to the development and revision of maintenance procedures, checklists and work packs to improve efficiency and safety.

• Share knowledge and best practice with colleagues, support apprentice training and participate in competence development activities.

Required Skills & Experience

• Current B2 Aircraft Maintenance Licence issued by the appropriate national aviation authority with an Airbus helicopter avionics type rating.

• Proven experience working on Airbus helicopter avionics systems in line and/or base maintenance environments.

• Strong practical knowledge of avionics systems including communications, navigation, autopilot, flight instruments, flight data and recordings, and integrated avionics architectures.

• Competence in the use of avionics test equipment, diagnostic tools and electronic fault‑finding techniques.

• Familiarity with airworthiness legislation, maintenance data (MRB/AMP), service bulletins and airworthiness directives relevant to rotorcraft avionics.

• Good understanding of wiring, connectors, soldering techniques and basic electrical principles applicable to avionics installations.

• Strong attention to detail, problem‑solving skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet operational demands.

• Effective communication and teamwork skills with the ability to liaise with flight crews, engineering and suppliers.

Qualifications

• B2 Aircraft Maintenance Licence with Airbus helicopter avionics type rating (essential).

• Relevant technical qualifications in avionics or aircraft maintenance (NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC/HND or equivalent) are desirable.

• Additional manufacturer or supplier training (e.g. specific avionics vendors) will be advantageous.

Minimum Requirement

Minimum 3 years post‑licence experience on Airbus helicopter avionics or an equivalent demonstrable background in rotorcraft avionics maintenance, including hands‑on fault diagnosis and certification experience.