B1.3 Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Company: DCS Engineering
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Location: Oxford
Job Description:

B1.3 Licensed Engineer – Rotary Location: Oxford Airport Company: DCS Engineering Salary dependent of type ratings / experience + shift allowance + Duel rating / C Licensed uplift

Relocation allowance provided

DCS Engineering is currently recruiting for an experienced and highly motivated B1.3 Licensed Engineer to support rotary-wing maintenance operations at Oxford Airport. This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional aviation engineering environment working across a varied fleet of Airbus Helicopters platforms including AS350, EC130, EC135, EC145, H135, H145 and H160. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring continued airworthiness, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness across multiple rotorcraft programmes.

Perform inspections, fault diagnosis, repairs, modifications, and component replacements on airframe, engine, transmission, and associated aircraft systems. Conduct troubleshooting and rectification of mechanical and avionic systems, including replacement and testing of LRUs. Supervise and support maintenance technicians and fitters, ensuring work is completed to the required quality and safety standards. Support aircraft movement, hangar operations, tool control, and general engineering housekeeping activities. Maintain a strong safety culture whilst ensuring aircraft availability and operational reliability. UK CAA Part 66 B1.3 Licence. additional type training may be provided. Eligible to obtain DBS Security Clearance and SC Clearance. Flexibility to travel within the UK and overseas when operationally required.

DCS Engineering offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including: Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – single cover paid by the company Company Pension Scheme (6% employer / 4% employee contribution) Share Incentive Plan and ESOP opportunities Discretionary Group Bonus Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme (up to £3,000) Technology and Vehicle Purchase Schemes Healthcare Cash Plan Health Assessments Travel Insurance Financial and Legal Support Services

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking engineering organisation supporting high-profile rotary operations within a demanding aviation environment. If you are a safety-driven and technically capable B1.3 Licensed Engineer looking for your next challenge, we would like to hear from you….

Posted: June 1st, 2026