Job Description:
About our team...
Airbus Helicopters is the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer and the company’s site at Oxford Airport is Britain’s civil helicopter hub.
AHUK offers considerable experience in helicopter sales, bespoke completions, maintenance and spares support. Its in-house engineering capabilities include design, customisation, installation, flight-testing and certification, as well as technical support, maintenance, training and the supply of spares for civil and military applications.
Are you prepared to elevate your career to new heights?
Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd, the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer and the UK’s premier civil helicopter hub located at Oxford Airport, is seeking skilled Non-Licensed Mechanical Technicians to join our dynamic team!
If you are looking for the chance to transition into aircraft engineering, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for.
At Airbus Helicopters UK, we possess the resources and expertise to provide the training and support necessary for the right candidate to embark on the journey to becoming a helicopter engineer.
We invite talented competent technicians up to this challenge from automotive and other technical vocations to apply.
As a Mechanical Technician, you'll be working under the supervision of Licensed Aircraft Engineers on some of the best helicopters in the world.
You'll play a crucial role in ensuring the safe, continued operation of our aircraft through:
Replacement and installation of mechanical and electrical components as per maintenance schedules and repair requirements.
While not certifying work, you will support licensed engineers and technicians in the completion of inspections and repairs
Work closely with licensed engineers, fitters, and other team members to ensure the smooth operation of aircraft maintenance tasks.
What You’ll Bring
Essential: Enthusiasm for aviation, in fact we want it to be your passion, a desire to learn and adapt, good with your hands and able to work methodically to instructions. You must be able to adopt a mindset focused on safety. The lives of passengers and crews depend on competent maintainers.
Desirable: Experience within aviation.
Knowledge & Skills: You must have a BTEC / NVQ L2 engineering qualification or equivalent. Proven ability to work with technical instructions. We will be looking for technicians that can apply those instructions safely, efficiently and effectively.
Passion for Excellence: Excellent work ethic and willing to go the extra mile to make sure the job is right.
What were looking for
Proactive and Reliable: A self-motivated individual who can adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of engineers and technicians.
Passionate about Aviation: A strong interest in helicopter technology and a desire to contribute to the aviation industry.
If you're looking for an exciting challenge and a chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a world-leading company, we want to hear from you! 🌟
Apply now and elevate your career with Airbus Helicopters!
The Reward
In joining the Airbus family, you will play a critical part in delivering the most efficient helicopters for its customers, who serve, protect, save lives and carry passengers in demanding environments. On top of your competitive base salary, you will have access to the following benefits below via our Airbus salary sacrifice schemes:
Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – single cover for employees paid by the company
Pension: Employees are auto-enrolled into the Airbus Group UK Retirement Fund. Initially, AH 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
Shopping vouchers/discounts
Financial/Legal Advice (eg, Will-writing; Lasting Power of Attorney)
Data Protection
By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
Airbus Helicopters UK LtdEmployment Type:
Permanent-------
Experience Level:
Entry LevelJob Family:
Customer Eng.&Technical Support&ServicesBy submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.