Manpower
B2 Licensed Helicopter Engineer
B2 Licensed Helicopter Engineer at Manpower, based in Kidlington, South East England, paying £56,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £56,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Kidlington, South East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Engineering & Manufacturing
About 17% above the going rate for engineering & manufacturing
Reference 57505168
About the role
Are you an experienced B2 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 dedicated B2 Certifying Engineers to join their team in Oxford or Shropshire.
Competitive Salary is offered plus a healthy joining Bonus and another bonus at your 12 months employment.
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)
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!
If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Reference: 57505168 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 10 Dec 2026 · Listed via Manpower
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