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Location: Brunei Darussalam
Contract: 2-Year (with potential extension)

Airbus Helicopters is the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer, and Airbus Helicopters UK (AHUK) at Oxford Airport is the nation’s civil helicopter hub. We specialise in helicopter sales, bespoke completions, maintenance, training, and full engineering support across both civil and military operations.

As the MoD’s trusted provider for the Defence Helicopter Flying School, AHUK is expanding its support to a new aircraft contract in Brunei—and we’re looking for a skilled UK CAA Licensed Engineer to join us on this exciting mission.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of an experienced engineering team supporting MoD aircraft operating in a challenging, dynamic environment. Ensuring maximum aircraft availability for a variety of missions, your contribution will directly influence customer capability and mission success.

You will be based on-site in Brunei for an initial 2-year period, with the possibility of extension depending on project needs.

• Prepare aircraft for daily flying operations

• Perform line and base maintenance activities

• Carry out defect rectification and fault diagnosis

• Undertake production duties as directed by the Chief Engineer

• Support operational demands, including on-call periods and flexible shift patterns (early and late starts/finishes)

• Experienced aircraft engineer with extensive rotary-wing experience

• UK CAA Licensed Engineer

• Military training or civilian aircraft maintenance qualification/apprenticeship

• Strong understanding of Part-145 regulation

• Methodical and confident fault-finding abilities

• High commitment to safety and regulatory compliance

• Ability to work closely with customers and develop strong working relationships

• Flexible, pragmatic, and reliable in diverse working environments

• Type rating on BK117D-2/3

• Knowledge of CAP 562 Leaflet B40

• Positive, resilient, and motivated—especially when faced with challenges

• A competent engineer who inspires confidence in colleagues and supervisors

• Comfortable working in remote or unusual environments and able to adapt to changing circumstances

• Eligibility for DBS and Security Clearance (SC)

• Compliance with all ITAR and Export Control regulations

At Airbus, we are committed to diversity and an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

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AHUK reserve the right to close any advertised position at an earlier date.

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.

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