Engineer Trainee Norwich

Environment & Setting

NHV is a fast growing international helicopter operator, with its supporting services in Ostend (Belgium). At this moment there are about 350 employees working for NHV. NHV activities are located in Belgium, the Netherlands, France, the United Kingdom, French-Guyana and several countries in Africa (Ghana, …). NHV provides daily off- & on-shore helicopter services for the Oil & Gas Industry, the Maritime Pilot Services, Hospitals and several Governments. NHV is also an official Eurocopter Maintenance, Distributor & Service Center, with base maintenance stations in Belgium, The Netherlands, French-Guyana & Ghana. NHV is licensed by the Belgian authorities as a Flight Training Organization (FTO) and a Part 147 Maintenance Training Organization (MTOE). NHV has its own Flight Simulator in Ostend. All employees of NHV are to have a personal development plan in which the line manager and the human resources department play an active role.

Main purpose of the job

The engineer trainee will assist the certifying staff and will, at all times, work under their supervision.

Tasks & Duties

Line Maintenance In order to assure daily business continuity for the Operations the Trainee will Work under supervision of a licensed engineer. Comply with the requirements as described in the regulations (EC 1056/2008, Annex II) Ensure that all line maintenance tasks carried out to helicopters  meet the standard of the BCAA/EASA  and M.O.E. instructions Ensure that all maintenance is completed within the appropriate time scales to ensure provision of serviceable aircraft to meet the operational need. Ensure, based on pilot & all other relevant information, daily problem analysis & problem solving. Ensure briefing & debriefing of pilots and Chief Engineer. Ensure that PRF (preflight check) is performed. Ensure, in cooperation with NHV Supply Chain, Store & MCC that the necessary maintenance material & spare parts are present on site at the planned moment Report daily on the maintenance situation to the chief engineer / maintenance manager. Supporting functions The trainee will provide (technical) support to local operations following the instructions of NHV Ground Operations.

Labour Conditions

You’ll work in Norwich, UK in a 2 weeks ON, 2 weeks OFF roster. You’ll be working in a team, under supervision of the Chief Engineer. Accommodation and the use of a company pool car can be foreseen when on duty.

Dimensions

2 types of helicopters: EC155 B1 + AS365 N3 1 helicopter in operations – 1 helicopter in back-up

Requirements/Job profile

Relevant education in aviation engineering ICT-literate (specific aviation software & MS Office) Languages: English (professional level – understanding – speaking – writing). Knows & plays by the procedures & processes (operational, quality, safety, …) installed by the company Solution finder Flexible Driven by results Responsible Easy contact - Social Analytical Communicator Budget sensible

Training

Training will be provided by NHV.

Terms & Conditions

We offer a UK contract for indefinite period for working in a young and dynamic company, with a competent team in a professional but challenging environment. The opportunity can be taken to widen your knowledge and aviation enthusiasm.  And based on the qualifications and experience, a competitive wage will be offered.

Apply?

If you are interested in this position, send an email to career@nhv.be with “Engineer Trainee Norwich” mentioned in the subject. To be considered please provide us with all the necessary documents and information: work experience, motivation for the function and the email addresses of two references.Apply for this job: application form