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 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.

DCS Engineering

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