About the Role
Airbus Helicopters Arabia for Aircraft Maintenance is seeking licensed B2 (Avionics) Engineers for its mobile support team. This field-based role requires the engineer to act as the primary technical expert, supporting customer operations across the Africa and Middle East (AME) region. The position is crucial for maintaining high standards of safety and operational availability for heavy twin-engine helicopters operating in diverse and challenging environments.
The role demands a proactive individual committed to safety and quality, capable of independent work and sound technical decision-making in remote locations. Deployments will be on short notice to customer sites for critical technical assistance and specialized repairs.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform scheduled (Base/Line) and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and defect rectification on H225, Caracal, and Super Puma helicopter families.
- Deploy on short-notice missions to customer sites to provide technical assistance, Aircraft On Ground (AOG) support, and specialized repairs.
- Certify all work performed in accordance with EASA Part 145 standards, equivalent local Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) regulations, and company Quality Management Systems.
- Act as a technical ambassador, guiding customer maintenance teams and ensuring operational continuity.
- Maintain a "Safety First" culture, ensuring all tooling, parts, and procedures meet rigorous aviation standards.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Possess a valid EASA B2 License or an equivalent certification.
- Hold current Type Ratings mandatory for H225 (EC225LP) and/or AS332 (L1, L2, C1).
- A minimum of 5 years of hands-on maintenance experience on the specified helicopter types.
- Demonstrate high flexibility for frequent travel and short-term assignments across Africa and the Middle East.
- Openness to mobilization and deployment to Africa and Middle East countries for short missions.
- Proficiency in English, both technically and spoken.
Required Skills
- Adherence to EASA Part 145 standards and Company Quality Management Systems.
- Ability to act as a Technical Ambassador.
- Commitment to a "Safety First" culture.
- Strong problem-solving capabilities, particularly in high-pressure environments with limited local infrastructure.
- Cultural sensitivity and adaptability to diverse countries and customer environments.
- Demonstrated autonomy and a "can-do" attitude, with the ability to make sound technical decisions in the field.
Additional Information
This is a full-time, fixed-term position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Proficiency in French is considered a significant advantage, particularly for operations in West Africa. Additional Type Ratings on other Airbus Helicopters (*, H145, H135, or AS365/H155) and experience with military variants (Caracal/Cougar) and mission-specific equipment are considered advantageous. This role requires an awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity.
Airbus Helicopters is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications are welcomed irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief. Airbus is committed to equal opportunities and will not request any monetary exchange in the recruitment process.
4,000 - 5,500 / Month
Full-time