B1.3 Licensed Engineer, Oxford

B1.3 Licensed Engineer – Rotary

Location: Oxford Airport

Company: DCS Engineering

Salary dependent of type ratings / experience + shift allowance + Duel rating / C Licensed uplift

Happy to consider a blank license and offer type ratings

Relocation allowance provided

DCS Engineering is currently recruiting for an experienced and highly motivated B1.3 Licensed Engineer to support rotary-wing maintenance operations at Oxford Airport. This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional aviation engineering environment working across a varied fleet of Airbus Helicopters platforms including AS350, EC130, EC135, EC145, H135, H145 and H160.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring continued airworthiness, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness across multiple rotorcraft programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out and certify scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities in accordance with UK CAA regulations and company procedures.
• Perform inspections, fault diagnosis, repairs, modifications, and component replacements on airframe, engine, transmission, and associated aircraft systems.
• Certify maintenance completed under Part 145 approvals and ensure all technical documentation is completed accurately.
• Conduct troubleshooting and rectification of mechanical and avionic systems, including replacement and testing of LRUs.
• Supervise and support maintenance technicians and fitters, ensuring work is completed to the required quality and safety standards.
• Support aircraft movement, hangar operations, tool control, and general engineering housekeeping activities.
• Maintain a strong safety culture whilst ensuring aircraft availability and operational reliability.
• Liaise effectively with customers, flight operations, and engineering management teams.

Candidate Requirements

• UK CAA Part 66 B1.3 Licence.
• Strong technical knowledge of rotary-wing airframe and engine systems.
• Good working knowledge of UK CAA regulations including Part 145, Part M, and UK ANO requirements.
• Previous rotary-wing maintenance experience is desirable.
• Type ratings on Airbus Helicopters platforms advantageous; additional type training may be provided.
• Ability to work independently and within a team-oriented maintenance environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to engineering support.
• Eligible to obtain DBS Security Clearance and SC Clearance.
• Flexibility to travel within the UK and overseas when operationally required.

Benefits

DCS Engineering offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including:

• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – single cover paid by the company
• Company Pension Scheme (6% employer / 4% employee contribution)
• Share Incentive Plan and ESOP opportunities
• Discretionary Group Bonus Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme (up to £3,000)
• Technology and Vehicle Purchase Schemes
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Health Assessments
• Travel Insurance
• Financial and Legal Support Services

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking engineering organisation supporting high-profile rotary operations within a demanding aviation environment.

If you are a safety-driven and technically capable B1.3 Licensed Engineer looking for your next challenge, we would like to hear from you.