Arden White
Avionics Manager - Base Maintenance
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Arden White Aerospace and Aviation Recruitment
Arden White Aerospace and Aviation Recruitment are currently working with a leading rotary organisation to recruit an experienced Avionics Manager to join their established engineering operation in Oxford.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced B2 engineer with strong leadership and certification experience to take responsibility for avionics maintenance, component activity and technical support across a range of modern rotary aircraft.
The Opportunity
As Avionics Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and regulatory compliance across the organisation.
You will be responsible for the certification of maintenance and repairs, whilst providing leadership to the avionics team and technical support to engineers and customers.
The role will include responsibility for a variety of modern rotary aircraft, including the H125, H135, H145 and H160.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage staff adherence to company standards, engineering practices and internal policies
- Support production planning and workflow management
- Supervise the battery workshop and other component activities in accordance with company approvals
- Liaise with Part 21 functions to support engineering and certification requirements
- Inspect components and issue UK CAA Form 1 documentation where authorised
- Provide technical support to regional engineers and customers
- Manage MGS and other associated maintenance software systems
- Ensure maintenance activities are completed in accordance with applicable regulatory and company requirements
- Promote a strong safety, quality and continuous improvement culture within the team
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About You
The successful candidate will be an experienced rotary maintenance professional with strong avionics knowledge and proven leadership capability.
You will ideally have:
- Part 66 B2 Licence with C certifying privileges
- Type ratings covering EC135/H135 and EC145/H145 as a minimum
- H160 and single-group experience would be highly desirable
- Strong knowledge of aircraft engine and airframe systems
- Excellent knowledge of UK CAA regulatory requirements
- Previous experience supervising or leading an engineering team
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- The ability to adapt quickly to changing operational requirements
- A professional and highly presentable approach
Qualifications & Training
Essential:
- Part 66 B2 Licence with C certifying privileges
Desirable:
- Degree-level qualification in an aircraft maintenance or engineering-related discipline
Additional Requirements
Due to the nature of the position, successful applicants will be required to undergo DBS security clearance and must be eligible to obtain SC clearance.
Applicants must also meet any applicable Export Control and Compliance requirements.
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join an established aviation organisation with a strong reputation within the rotary sector and take a senior role within its engineering operation.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a range of modern rotary aircraft while leading an experienced team and contributing directly to the safe and continued operation of aircraft supporting demanding civil and government applications.
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Our client is urgently looking to fill this position, so it won't be vacant for long!
If you are an experienced B2 engineer with C certification privileges and leadership experience, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Due to the high volume of applications, please assume that if you have not been contacted within 14 days, your application has been unsuccessful.
About Us
Arden White specialises in engineering, aerospace, and aviation recruitment, supporting clients across the UK and internationally with permanent, contract and executive recruitment solutions.
We work across the aviation, aerospace, MRO, business aviation, rotary and engineering sectors, connecting highly skilled professionals with leading organisations.
Note: Arden White is acting as a recruitment agency for this position.
If you feel you have the skills to succeed in this role, please click to apply.
Arden White specialises in technical engineering recruitment, and all job applications are managed by our team. We believe in the value of a personal touch, and we work hard to deliver a swift, professional, and friendly service for our clients and candidates. We are acting as a recruitment agency on behalf of our client for this vacancy, and whilst we are advertising the role, we are not the hiring company.
Due to the high volume of applications, we’re unable to respond to everyone individually. If you haven’t heard from us within 14 days, unfortunately you’ve not been unsuccessful on this occasion. However, please continue to monitor our website vacancies for more opportunities.
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