Certifying Engineer — EASA Part 66 Cat. C / B1.3 | H225

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.

• 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

Mandatory Qualifications

• EASA Part 66 Category C licence - or B1.3 with demonstrated senior certifying engineer responsibilities
• CAAM recognition or conversion of the above licence - Mandatory
• Active Certification Authorisation (CA) covering H225 base maintenance - Mandatory
• CRS sign-off authority currently valid - Mandatory

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering - preferred
• Equivalent recognised aviation engineering qualification accepted

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in helicopter maintenance
• Minimum 5 years on H225 / EC225 / AS332 platforms
• Demonstrated experience certifying base maintenance work packages as Category C or senior B1.3
• Familiarity with Makila 2A1 power plant - strong asset
• Prior experience in offshore oil & gas MRO environment - highly valued

Technical Skills

• Expert knowledge of Airbus Helicopters technical documentation (AMM, IPC, SRM, SB, AD, EMM)
• Solid understanding of CAAM Part M, Part 145 and associated regulations
• Experience with MRO management systems (AMOS, SAP or equivalent)
• Ability to interpret and apply engineering orders and OEM dispositions
• Familiarity with reliability programmes and root cause analysis methodology

Soft Skills & Profile

• High sense of responsibility and rigorous commitment to aviation safety
• Strong decision-making ability in a time-critical maintenance environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Bahasa Malaysia fluency - valued for local team leadership
• Leadership profile with ability to manage and mentor technical teams
• Structured, process-driven, comfortable working under CAAM authority scrutiny

Place of work : Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia