B1.3 Licensed Engineer – Rotary
Location: Oxford Airport
Company: DCS Engineering
Salary dependent of type ratings / experience + shift allowance + Duel rating / C Licensed uplift
Happy to consider a blank license and offer type ratings
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out and certify scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities in accordance with UK CAA regulations and company procedures.
- Perform inspections, fault diagnosis, repairs, modifications, and component replacements on airframe, engine, transmission, and associated aircraft systems.
- Certify maintenance completed under Part 145 approvals and ensure all technical documentation is completed accurately.
- 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.
- Liaise effectively with customers, flight operations, and engineering management teams.
Candidate Requirements
- UK CAA Part 66 B1.3 Licence.
- Strong technical knowledge of rotary-wing airframe and engine systems.
- Good working knowledge of UK CAA regulations including Part 145, Part M, and UK ANO requirements.
- Previous rotary-wing maintenance experience is desirable.
- Type ratings on Airbus Helicopters platforms advantageous; additional type training may be provided.
- Ability to work independently and within a team-oriented maintenance environment.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to engineering support.
- Eligible to obtain DBS Security Clearance and SC Clearance.
- Flexibility to travel within the UK and overseas when operationally required.
Benefits
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
- Personal Accident Insurance
- 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.
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