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B2 Avionics Engineer (Sywell)

Sloane Helicopters
Northampton
2 months ago
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Role Description

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


Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Overtime available
  • 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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