B2 Avionics Engineer

Sloane Helicopters

Southampton

9 months ago

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We are recruiting a full-time B2 Avionics Licenced Engineer to join our growing team at our Sywell Aerodrome, Northampton headquarters. The hub of our heavy maintenance operations, our Sywell base supports a varied fleet of VIP and Air Ambulance aircraft consisting AW109 and AW169 variants at the base and across local line stations.

The successful candidate will work as part of a growing team of Engineers ensuring that aircraft are maintained to a consistently high standard and in line with our customers’ requirements.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Carry out routine, unscheduled and modification aircraft maintenance tasks
Carry out line and AOG maintenance activities and defect rectification
Champion safety and quality across the department

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a UK CAA B2 licence
Applicants will need to have experience in either rotary or fixed-wing avionics
Applicants will need a full UK driving licence
Monday to Friday 0830-1700
20 days leave plus eight bank holidays
Three days of additional leave at Christmas
Private medical cover

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to Andrea Peel and Neil Lockwood

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Employment typeFull-time

Job function

Job functionEngineering and Information Technology
IndustriesAviation & Aerospace

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