Helicopter engineer jobs

A helicopter engineer is in charge of helicopter maintenance and repair. Typically, these positions are located at airports or flight service centers. You could work on transport helicopters, emergency helicopters, private helicopters, or military helicopters.

Working as a helicopter engineer requires a license, and different licenses allow you to work on different elements of the aircraft. B1 licensed engineers, for example, focus on an aircraft's structure and mechanics. Engineers with the B2 license specialize in communications and navigation systems.

This employment is occasionally shift-based. You might be required to work late at night or even on weekends. Call-out responsibilities are also expected.

A job as a helicopter engineer may be right for you if you are practical, have a technical mind, and are interested in the aviation business.

What is the role of a helicopter engineer?

Your daily responsibilities may include the following:

Regularly examining planes

Identifying aircraft problems and deciding how to fix them

Repairing or replacing any items that are required

Repairs are being tested, and the aircraft's overall performance is being measured.

Assuring that the aircraft complies with all applicable safety rules

Keeping track of all work done on a particular aircraft

Being on call in case of an emergency repair

Providing technical assistance to clients

What are the requirements for becoming a helicopter engineer?

A Part-66 license from the Civil Aviation Authority is required to work as a helicopter engineer (CAA). The license is divided into subcategories based on the parts of an aircraft you want to work on.

A B1 license will allow you to perform primarily mechanical tasks. You'll work on an airplane's construction, as well as its electrical and mechanical systems.

Working on avionics systems requires a B2 license. You'll be working on instruments and electrical systems related to communications and navigation.

A license can be obtained in one of two ways. You can either prepare for the necessary European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) tests. This is referred to as the self-starter path. Another alternative is to enroll in an EASA Part-147 authorized training course.

If you choose the self-starter method, you must have a minimum of five years of maintenance experience and pass all of the required exams before applying for a license. The EASA Part-147 path has the advantage of requiring only two years of experience to qualify for a license.

What qualifications are required to work as a helicopter engineer?

Ability to work in a team: You'll need good teamwork skills to diagnose and repair problems alongside other engineers.

An eye for detail is necessary for locating aircraft defects and performing intricate repairs.

Ability to solve problems: This will come in in while deciding how to fix a problem.

Communication abilities are necessary for providing technical advice to clients and instructing colleague engineers.

A technical mindset: To control the aircraft, you'll need to be able to comprehend complicated systems and how they interact.

What does a helicopter engineer get paid?

£30,000 - £35,000 as a starting salary

£35,000 - £45,000 for experienced candidates

Senior: £50,000

As a helicopter engineer, what are your prospects?

You could advance to a senior position as an engineering manager and supervise other engineers as you gain expertise. You could potentially go on to become a design engineer and work on improving aircraft designs.

You could even pursue more training to work on different types of planes, such as commercial jets.