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One of the world's largest engineering product manufacturers in Oxfordshire have a number of exciting new opportunities available for B1 & B2 UK CAA Licensed Aircraft Engineers as the result of a new contract to support aircraft for the MoD located in Cyprus and Brunei. The aircraft are engaged in a variety of tasks and will need to have maximum availability for the customer. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in aircraft engineering in a challenging and dynamic environment. The time on site can vary between 3 months and 2 years based on your availability. When not deployed on the Cyprus or Brunei operations you will be engaged in maintenance at either Oxford or Shawbury. Only candidates with a current UK CAA License will be shortlisted for these roles and Accommodation and further add-ons to be confirmed

Main Responsibilities

Ensuring aircraft are prepared for the day's flying activity.
Line maintenance activities.
Participation in base maintenance on site in Cyprus or Brunei.
Defect rectification and fault diagnosis
Production duties on site as and when directed by the chief engineer
Flexibility will be key in this role and there will be on-call periods, as well as early starts with early finishes or at times late starts and late finishes.
Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Experienced aircraft engineer with extensive experience in rotary.
Pragmatic and flexible but with a keen attitude towards safety and regulatory compliance.
Good knowledge of part 145 regulation.
Methodical in approach to engineering problems with good fault diagnosis abilities
Able to work closely with the customer and build relationships to achieve objectivesEducation, Qualifications or Training

Essential

Military training or civilian apprenticeship/qualification in aircraft maintenance
B1 or B2 UK CAA LicensedDesirable

Licensed and type rated on the BK117D-2/3 helicopter Additional Requirements

Due to the nature of this position, you will require DBS Security Clearance and be eligible for SC clearance.
Applicants must meet any/all requirements of ITAR and Export Compliance Regulations.The Reward

Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - single cover for employees paid by the company
Pension
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)Please apply today and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss your application further