About this role
Company Description
Our client is a leading MRO organisation based in Kuala Lumpur, operating under CAAM Part 145 approval. The organisation provides heavy maintenance, component overhaul and line maintenance services, primarily the H225, serving offshore oil & gas operators across Asia-Pacific.
The Certifying Staff B1.3 is a key contributor to airworthiness assurance. Holding an active Certification Authorisation (CA), the technician independently signs Certificates of Release to Service (CRS) following scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks.
Job Description
- Issue Certificates of Release to Service (CRS) for base and heavy maintenance work packages on H225
- Review, approve and certify completed maintenance tasks performed by B1/B2 Certifying Staff
- Oversee technical compliance of maintenance activities against AMM, SB, AD and CAAM requirements
- Act as the technical authority for troubleshooting and engineering dispositions on complex defects
- Liaise with Design Organisations (DO) and OEM (Airbus Helicopters) on engineering queries and concessions
- Support and supervise the planning, execution and final release of scheduled C-checks and D-checks
- Ensure maintenance records and technical logbooks are accurate, complete and regulatory-compliant
- Mentor Certifying Staff B1.3 and support their professional development and CA scopes
- Participate in CAAM authority audits, customer audits and internal quality reviews
- Contribute to the development and update of maintenance procedures and local work orders
Qualifications
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Mandatory Qualifications
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EASA Part 66 Category C licence — or B1.3 with demonstrated senior certifying engineer responsibilities
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CAAM recognition or conversion of the above licence — Mandatory
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Active Certification Authorisation (CA) covering H225 base maintenance — Mandatory
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CRS sign-off authority currently valid — Mandatory
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Education
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Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering — preferred
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Equivalent recognised aviation engineering qualification accepted
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Experience
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Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in helicopter maintenance
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Minimum 5 years on H225 / EC225 / AS332 platforms
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Demonstrated experience certifying base maintenance work packages as Category C or senior B1.3
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Familiarity with Makila 2A1 power plant — strong asset
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Prior experience in offshore oil & gas MRO environment — highly valued
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Technical Skills
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Expert knowledge of Airbus Helicopters technical documentation (AMM, IPC, SRM, SB, AD, EMM)
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Solid understanding of CAAM Part M, Part 145 and associated regulations
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Experience with MRO management systems (AMOS, SAP or equivalent)
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Ability to interpret and apply engineering orders and OEM dispositions
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Familiarity with reliability programmes and root cause analysis methodology
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Soft Skills & Profile
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High sense of responsibility and rigorous commitment to aviation safety
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Strong decision-making ability in a time-critical maintenance environment
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
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Bahasa Malaysia fluency — valued for local team leadership
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Leadership profile with ability to manage and mentor technical teams
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Structured, process-driven, comfortable working under CAAM authority scrutiny
Additional Information
Place of work : Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia