B2 Licensed Helicopter Engineer

  • Reference icon Reference Number: 437686
  • PublishDate iconJob Published: 26/04/2026
  • JobType iconForm of employment: Permanent
  • salaryRate iconSalary: £56000 - £56000 Per annum
  • domain iconIndustry: Engineering
  • type iconJob Type: Full Time

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!