Helicopter Type Specialist

**Avincis** is a global leader in the emergency aviation industry and it provides services in the field of HEMS, Firefighting, off-shore and MRO. For the Firefighting area, Avincis manages the Italian Canadair fleet composed of 18 planes, owned by the Corpo Nazionale dei Vigili del Fuoco, and it counts on 3 operative bases. The Rotary Wing division instead has a fleet of more than 40 helicopters and 36 operative bases, mainly operating in Italian regions but also covering international operations.The **Helicopter Type Specialist**(Maintenance Technician) will be active in support to operations, with a particular emphasis on troubleshooting, maintenance planning, coordination with CAMO (Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization) and PART145 maintenance organizations, and providing technical advice/discuss on helicopter and engine planning. The Type Specialist will report to the PART145 Maintenance Manager and actively support Line and Base technicians in troubleshooting.**Key Responsibilities**:

- Develop and implement maintenance plans to ensure optimal helicopter performance and availability.
- Coordinate with CAMO to ensure compliance with airworthiness regulations and standards.
- Collaborate with PART145 maintenance organizations to schedule and oversee maintenance activities.
- Actively support Line and Base technicians in troubleshooting.
- Provide technical advisory on requests to helicopter and engine manufacturers.
- Sustain deep technical discussions with OEMs to resolve complex issues and improve helicopter performance.
- Provide guidance and training to less experienced technicians.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
- Motivate and support team members to achieve high performance and maintain a positive work environment.

**Qualifications**:

- In-depth knowledge of various helicopter types and their technical specifications.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting and diagnostics.
- Experience in maintenance planning and coordination with CAMO and PART145 organizations.
- Ability to provide technical advisory on requests to helicopter and engine manufacturers.
- Ability to sustain deep technical discussions with OEMs.
- Excellent problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and diagnose issues.
- Strong communication skills to effectively convey technical information.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other specialists, pilots, ground crews and office staff.
- Strong attention to detail to ensure safety compliance and adherence to regulations.
- AML (Aircraft Maintenance License) B1.3, B2, and/or C on one or more helicopter types operated by the Company (BK117C2-D2-D3, AW169, AW139).
- General IT competences, including proficiency in MS Office.

**Skills**:

- Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
- Maintenance planning and coordination.
- Technical advisory and communication with manufacturers.
- Knowledge of airworthiness regulations and standards.
- Training and mentoring less experienced technicians.
- Excellent communication and team-working skills.
- Ability to motivate and support team members.
- General IT competences, including proficiency in MS Office.
- Fluent in Italian and good knowledge of the English language
- Avincis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression._

Contratto di lavoro: Tempo pieno

Lingua:

- Italiano (Obbligatorio)

Abilitazione/Certificazione:

- LMA B1.3 (Obbligatorio)