B1.3 Helicopter Maintenance Technician

The B1.3 Licensed Helicopter Maintenance Technician shall perform and, where duly authorised by the Company, certify mechanical maintenance on turbine-engine helicopters operated or maintained within Rotortrade’s EASA Part-145 environment. The role covers airframe, powerplant and mechanical and electrical systems within the privileges of an EASA Part-66 B1.3 licence, using approved maintenance data and in compliance with applicable European aviation requirements, French workplace rules and Rotortrade procedures.Duties & Responsibilities:Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on turbine-engine helicopters, including airframes, engines, transmissions, rotor systems, flight controls, hydraulic, fuel, pneumatic and associated electrical systems.Carry out inspections, defect diagnosis, troubleshooting, component replacement, repairs, adjustments, modifications and functional tests in accordance with approved maintenance data.Assess the condition and serviceability of aircraft, systems and components and promptly report defects, discrepancies, damage or airworthiness concerns through the approved reporting channels.Use current aircraft maintenance manuals, illustrated parts catalogues, wiring information, service bulletins, airworthiness directives, engineering orders and other approved technical data.Complete work cards, task sheets, technical records and maintenance documentation accurately, legibly and within the required timeframes.Where holding the appropriate aircraft type rating, competence and Company certification authorisation, certify maintenance and issue a certificate of release to service within the limits of the EASA Part-66 licence and Rotortrade authorisation.When acting as support staff during base maintenance, verify that relevant tasks and inspections have been completed to the required standard before release by appropriately authorised certifying staff.Apply Part-145 procedures relating to tooling, calibration, independent inspections, critical maintenance tasks, foreign-object prevention, parts control, occurrence reporting and shift or task handover.Comply with all applicable safety, environmental, human-factors, quality and security requirements and actively contribute to the Company safety-management and compliance culture.Coordinate with B2 personnel, Engineering/Bureau Technique, CAMO, Quality, Logistics and Program teams to support efficient maintenance inputs and aircraft deliveries.Support aircraft inspections, pre-purchase evaluations, technical acceptances, demonstrations and return-to-service activities.Travel within France, elsewhere in Europe and internationally when required for aircraft inspections, acceptances, maintenance support or visits to OEM and supplier facilities.Qualifications and Experience:Valid EASA Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence in subcategory B1.3.Relevant helicopter type rating(s) recorded on the licence are strongly preferred; the scope of certification will depend on licence endorsements, competence assessment and Company authorisation.Practical experience in helicopter maintenance within an EASA Part-145 organisation or an equivalent regulated environment; approximately 1–3 years of relevant post-qualification experience is preferred.Ability to satisfy applicable continuation-training, competence and recent-experience requirements for certifying or support staff.Good knowledge of Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014, including Part-66 and Part-145 requirements relevant to the position.Professional working proficiency in French and sufficient technical English to understand maintenance data, complete records and communicate with international customers, OEMs and colleagues.Right to work in France and ability to travel for business within the European Union and internationally.Valid driving licence is preferred due to the location and travel requirements of the position.Skills and Competencies:Strong mechanical knowledge of turbine helicopter airframes, engines, drive systems, rotor systems, flight controls and associated systems.Ability to read and correctly apply maintenance manuals, technical instructions, drawings, schematics and approved repair data.Structured fault-finding and sound technical judgement, with the discipline to stop and escalate whenever approved data, competence or authorisation is insufficient.High standards of workmanship, accuracy, traceability and documentation.Clear communication and effective cooperation within a multicultural and multidisciplinary team.Ability to organise work, manage priorities and perform reliably in a time-sensitive maintenance environment.Autonomy, adaptability and a practical, solution-oriented approach while respecting regulatory and organisational limits.Strong commitment to aviation safety, quality, compliance and just-culture principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Current type rating and recent experience on helicopter types maintained or traded by Rotortrade.Previous experience with aircraft inspections, technical acceptances, pre-purchase evaluations or aircraft deliveries.Complementary experience in structural repairs, engine maintenance, borescope inspection or specialised mechanical tasks.Previous EASA Part-145 certification authorisation or support-staff experience.Additional OEM training or recognised technical qualifications relevant to helicopter maintenance.

What We Offer

The opportunity to join an international aviation group specialising in helicopter distribution, maintenance and associated services.A permanent position (CDI) based at the Gap–Tallard Aerodrome in the Hautes-Alpes, subject to successful completion of the recruitment process.Exposure to a wide range of helicopter types, maintenance inputs, inspections, modifications and aircraft delivery projects.A technically demanding position with direct responsibility for aircraft safety, airworthiness and operational readiness.Collaboration with experienced aviation professionals in a multidisciplinary and international working environment.Opportunities for technical development, type training and progression in line with operational requirements and individual performance.French statutory benefits and company benefits applicable to the position, together with remuneration determined according to experience, licence coverage, type ratings and authorisation level.A working environment that values safety, quality, teamwork, accountability, initiative and continuous improvement.This job description is not exhaustive and may evolve in line with operational, regulatory and organisational requirements. Any certification privileges remain subject to the employee’s valid licence, applicable type ratings, demonstrated competence and Rotortrade’s written Part-145 authorisation.