B2 Licensed Helicopter Engineer

Manpower
Shropshire, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Shift-work
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
14 May 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) Pension (6% company, 4% employee) Share Incentive Plan and ESOP Bikes to Work (up to £3,000) Technology (employee purchase scheme) Mydrive (employee car purchase scheme) Den-Plan (employee purchase scheme) Health-care Cash Scheme Personal Accident Insurance (employee purchase scheme) Health Assessments Travel Insurance Financial/Legal Advice (e.g., Will-writing; Lasting Power of Attorney)

Are you an experienced helicopter engineer looking to take your career to the next level? Our client, a reputable organisation supporting the UK Military Flying Training System (Rotary Wing), is hiring for a dedicated B2 Certifying Engineer to join their team in Shropshire. What you'll be doing: * Certify line, non-routine maintenance, and repairs on Airbus H135/H145 rotorcraft * Provide operational support to Flight Operations * Lead maintenance inspections and repairs under supervision * Complete maintenance tasks including avionics and electrical systems * Replace avionic line replaceable units and perform simple testing * Supervise avionic and electrical fitters, certifying their work * Conduct off-aircraft avionic and electrical technical work in the workshop * Assist with daily hangar operations, aircraft movement, and housekeeping What you'll bring: * Thorough knowledge of helicopter avionic and electrical systems * Experience with specialised test equipment for avionics and electrical systems * Up-to-date understanding of CAA regulations, especially Pt 145 and Part M * Experience with flight and airport operations, line maintenance * CAA Part 66 B2 Licence (essential) * Knowledge of UK Military Aviation and MFTS (desirable) * Experience with Helicopter products and military aviation (desirable) * Proven track record in flight operations and line maintenance, including certifying roles Benefits Our client offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - single cover for employees paid by the company

Pension: Employees are auto enrolled into the Retirement Fund.

Company contributes 6%, employee 4% basic

Share Incentive Plan and ESOP. Annual share schemes at company discretion.

Success Share, Discretionary Group bonus scheme (conditions apply)

Bikes to Work (up to £3,000) (employee purchase scheme)

Technology (employee purchase scheme)

Mydrive (employee car purchase scheme)

Den-Plan (employee purchase scheme)

Health-care Cash Scheme

Personal Accident Insurance (employee purchase scheme)

Health Assessments

Travel Insurance

Financial/Legal Advice (eg, Will-writing; Lasting Power of Attorney)

This role involves shift work and travel between Shawbury and Anglesey and other operational locations on a regular cycle. Our client offers comprehensive type training for suitable candidates. If you're ready to contribute to a vital military training programme and work with cutting-edge rotorcraft, apply now!

If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website

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