Hill Helicopters has captured a 56% market share of the global light helicopter market with its HX50 5-seat, modern, high-performance, turbine powered, aircraft which is delivering a reboot of the stagnant general aviation market. HX50 is powered by our own GT50, 500hp twin-shaft turboshaft engine, designed, developed and entirely manufactured by Hill, in Staffordshire in the UK. Hill is a vertically integrated manufacturer meaning that all manufacturing is carried in-house by us in our state-of-art modern manufacturing facilities. 

Hill is exceptionally well financed, has sold over 800 aircraft in 56 countries over the last two years, and has an order book of over £320M and growing. 

As our business grows, we are seeking an experienced certification and approvals leader to join our team and drive our current and future organisational, aircraft, engine approval programmes forward, sharing in our success. 

Hill Helicopters has developed a ‘Skunk Works’ type approach to aircraft and engine development, that cuts out the viscosity and bureaucracy of big-company, aerospace development and production. By so doing we are delivering world-class new products to market faster, and at a game-changing price-point, which has generated unparalleled aircraft sales. 

This is an opportunity, to be in at the ground floor, with a new British aircraft and aero-engine manufacturer, that can deliver levels of professional fulfilment, financial security and rewards unmatched by any business in the sector, particularly the large OEM’s. 

It took a long time to develop your professional skills and knowledge, now is the time to make a bold step and use them to take on a role that is truly fulfilling and will transform both an entire industry sector and your future alike. 

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join Hill Helicopters lead our approvals programme for our pioneering HX50 Helicopter & GT50 Engine.

Head of Approvals, Certification & Airworthiness

The Hill Group is a privately owned engineering organisation developing and manufacturing both the HX50 Light Helicopter and the GT50 Gas Turbine Engine. We are a pioneering aerospace manufacturer disrupting the market with our ground-breaking new aircraft and modern vertically integrated approach to development & manufacturing. Every element of the HX50 and GT50 are designed and manufactured by us, in-house, at our production facility in Rugeley, Staffordshire, UK. 

We employ a fantastically talented, motivated and driven team of professionals. Working as a close- knit flat management structure, we share a common vision for the future of general aviation and a passion to deliver HX50 to our hundreds of global customers. 

Hill is currently offering appropriately qualified and suitable individuals the opportunity to become a crucial part of our team developing, industrialising and supporting HX50 & GT50. Few, if any, organisations can provide the levels of professional fulfilment offered by such an exciting, fast-paced and game-changing aircraft development programme and our refreshing new approach to manufacturing. Furthermore, with such a fast-growing organisation, the only limit to your professional development and growth within our company is your own drive and ambition. 

We are looking for the people with whom to build our future and we’re ready to invest in you. 

General Aviation is the sector of the aerospace industry that produces and operates light aircraft. Since the early 1980’s investment in new product development across the sector has been poor and today the market lacks products that truly meet the expectations of modern owner-operators. Hill is revolutionising the General Aviation market with our new HX50 Helicopter, which combines ‘supercar’ appearance, with unparalleled levels of performance and cost-effectiveness.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record for delivering aircraft certification and leadership of certification programmes, ideally in GA, small business jet or helicopters. The role will require the candidate to directly lead and supervise the delivery of Hill Group’s organisation, aircraft and engine approvals initially in the UK and then in 56 future countries. 

Be seeking a role in which they can take ownership of the programme both technically and operationally, deploy their technical and engineering leadership skills to rapidly deliver a full spectrum of world-class approvals without the burden of big-company bureaucracy. 

Be seeking a long term, life-chaining role in which outstanding performance is rewarded with outstanding renumeration, professional recognition and benefits. 

Have a world class knowledge of aerospace approvals for organisations (DOA, POA, FTOA & MOA) in the UK and around the world. 

Be capable of planning and executing the delivery of the Hill Group Approvals for organisation, aircraft and engine end-to-end. 

Have the confidence, competence, strength, integrity, and interpersonal skills to take full ownership of the approvals programme and drive the HX/HC50 & GT50 teams to a successfully delivering approved aircraft & engines. 

Review aircraft and engine designs and support design optimisation from a certification perspective. 

Provide leadership on verification, validation planning & documentation format and standards. 

Lead, grow and manage the multi-disciplinary team of specialists to deliver initial and foreign approvals for HX/HC50, GT50 and future products. 

Have excellent communication skills at all levels. 

Work with system specialists to develop & execute the testing, validation, and certification 
plan. 

Manage, drive and deliver the day-to-day operations of the approvals programme ensuring a 
properly co-ordinated and speedy delivery. 

Own Hill Group’s relationship with the UK CAA and foreign authorities. 

Head of Approvals, Certification & Airworthiness 

As our business grows, we are seeking an experienced technical leader to join our team and drive all areas of the HX50 aircraft systems, technology and engineering, from design and analysis through to production in all of our current and future aircraft programmes, sharing in our success. 

Be seeking a role in which they can take ownership of the programme both technically and operationally, deploy their technical and engineering leadership skills to rapidly deliver new iconic aircraft without the burden of big-company bureaucracy and complex supply chains. 

Have a world class knowledge of aircraft systems, composite structures, materials, design, development, analysis and production techniques. 

Be capable of planning and executing the development of new aircraft end-to-end, quickly and autonomously. 

Have the confidence, competence, strength, integrity, and interpersonal skills to take full ownership of the HX50 aircraft programme and drive the wider team to a successful outcome. 

Provide engineering design leadership at architecture, system, and component level. 

Provide detailed analysis, optimisation, and verification leadership. 

Provide leadership on verification, validation and certification of all areas of the aircraft. 

Lead, grow and manage the multi-disciplinary team of specialists to deliver HX50 aircraft to 
specification and on budget. 

Have excellent communication skills at all levels and be an inclusive and supportive leader. 

Support the develop & execution the testing, validation, and certification plan. 

Manage, drive and deliver the day-to-day operations of the programme ensuring a properly 
co-ordinated and speedy development.

Work hand-in-hand with Chief Propulsion & Chief Avionics Engineers for prototype and series production. 

As our business grows, we are seeking an experienced technical leader to join our team and drive all areas of the HX50 aircraft systems, technology and engineering, from design and analysis through to production in all of our current and future aircraft programmes, sharing in our success.

Chief Aircraft Engineer (HX-HC50)

The successful candidate will have a proven track record for technical leadership in the delivery of complex engineered composite vehicles, in aircraft or related industries, ideally in light aircraft, pleasure craft or motorsport. The role will require the candidate to directly lead and supervise all areas of aircraft development within the Hill Group including structural design, analysis & optimisation, system design and integration, testing, validation and certification, along with the development of cost-effective prototype and production processes, quality controls and cost control. 

Hill Helicopters has captured a 56% market share of the global light helicopter market with its HX50 5-seat, modern, high-performance, turbine powered, aircraft which is delivering a reboot of the stagnant general aviation market. HX50 is powered by our own GT50, 500hp twin-shaft turboshaft engine, designed, developed and entirely manufactured by Hill, in Staffordshire in the UK. Hill is a vertically integrated manufacturer meaning that all manufacturing is carried in-house, by us, in our state-of-art modern manufacturing facilities. 

As our business grows, we are seeking a capable, amenable & self-motivated senior mechanical design engineers to join our team and drive our current and future aircraft programmes forward, sharing in our success. 

Hill Helicopters has developed a ‘Skunk Works’ type approach to aircraft and engine development, that cuts out the viscosity and bureaucracy of big-company, aerospace development and production. By so doing we are delivering world-class new products to market faster, and at a game-changing price-point, which has generated unparalleled aircraft sales & growth. 

This is an opportunity, to be in at the ground floor, with a new British aircraft and aero-engine manufacturer, that can deliver levels of professional fulfilment, development and financial rewards & security simply unmatched by any other business in the sector, particularly the large OEM’s. 

BSc/BEng in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent experience) 

5+ years of relevant mechanical design, analysis & development experience 

Proficient in modelling parts & assemblies in 3D CAD 
(ideally, but not essential CREO, training provided) 

Proficient in carrying out engineering calculations and the use of modelling and 
simulations software. (Mathcad, ANSYS or similar) 

Experience of aircraft mechanical systems a major advantage. 
(Landing gear, flight controls, cabin seating, engine installations, rotor systems etc). 

Experience in developing mechanical systems from concept to reality. 

Be part of the new British manufacturing success story shaping the future of general aviation.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

General Aviation is the sector of the aerospace industry that produces and operates light aircraft. Since the early 1980’s investment in new product development across the sector has been poor and today the market lacks products that truly meet the expectations of modern owner-operators. Hill is revolutionising the General Aviation market with our new HX50 Helicopter, which combines ‘supercar’ appearance, with unparalleled levels of performance and cost-effectiveness. 

The successful candidate will work within the aircraft development team and be responsible for the concept development, scoping and detailed analysis and detailed design of various mechanical elements of the HX50 aircraft, including: 

Working with the HX50 Chief Engineer and technical specialists to develop mechanical design schemes and detailed designs of various aircraft parts and assemblies. 

Taking end-to-end responsibility for the development of major mechanical subsystems, including delivering performance, mass & certification objectives. 

Carry out the design and development of systems such as landing gear, flight controls, cabin seating, engine installations or rotor systems. 

Work effectively as a team member and support other staff. 

Carrying out concept development for mechanical systems. 

Using hand calculations, simulation methods, modelling tools and CAE tools to size, 
analyse and optimise system elements. 

Carry out concept design of mechanical systems using 3D CAD. 

Work closely with production team to ensure systems can be manufactured efficiently. 

Develop test rigs and carry out system testing. 

Design systems to meet the certification requirements. 

Work closely with design staff, technical specialists & production staff. 

Prepare design and certification documentation. 

As our business grows, we are seeking a capable, amenable & self-motivated composite stress engineer to join our team and drive our current and future aircraft programmes forward, sharing in our success. 

BSc/BEng in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or HNC/HDC with equivalent experience) 

5+ years of relevant composite analysis experience (aerospace, composites or F1 and advantage) 

Proficient in Hypermesh, Optistruct, RADIOSS or ANSYS tools 

Experience in aerospace analysis environment a major advantage. 

Composites Stress Engineer

We employ a fantastically talented, motivated and driven team of professionals. Working as a close-knit flat management structure, we share a common vision for the future of general aviation and a passion to deliver HX50 to our hundreds of global customers. 

Hill is currently offering appropriately qualified and suitable individuals the opportunity to become a crucial part of our team developing, industrialising and supporting HX50 & GT50. Few, if any, organisations can provide the levels of professional fulfilment offered by such an exciting, fast-paced and game-changing aircraft development programme and our refreshing new approach to manufacturing. Furthermore, with such a fast-growing organisation, the only limit to your professional development and growth within our company is your own drive and ambition. We are looking for the people with whom to build our future and we’re ready to invest in you.

The successful candidate will work within the composites team being responsible for the stress analysis, optimization, verification and approval of our aircraft composite structures, involving: 

Working with the Chief Composites Engineer and technical specialists to develop composite design schemes and detailed designs of aircraft parts and assemblies. 

Develop static and rotating structural components. 

Develop complex composite parts, laminate & core schemes, bonded assemblies, 
metallic inserts, patterns, and tools. 

Create simulation models to analyse the airframe components and sub-systems using 
analysis methods ranging from initial scoping calculations to 2D and 3D FEA models. 

Build and analyse mechanical models of static and rotating components using 2D and 3D 
FEA. 

Carry out assessment and optimization of static structural strength, modal and forced 
response and impact scenarios. 

Carry out detailed composite FEA and optimization. 

Technical assessment of the component life and integrity through the design phase, into 
testing, verification, validation, certification and in-service support. 

Crack propagation and damage tolerance assessments of aircraft critical parts 

Define, plan, support and analyse rig testing to verify and validate the design and 
achieve certification. 

Technical documentation of tasks and preparation of certification reports. 

As our business grows, we are seeking a capable, amenable & self-motivated gas turbine design engineer to join our team and drive our current and future gas turbine engine programmes forward, sharing in our success. 

5+ years of gas turbine relevant mechanical analysis experience 

Proficient in producing detailed manufacturing drawings. 

Experience with a PLM system (ideally Windchill, training provided) 

Experience with typical gas turbine materials, processes and practices. 

Experience with small gas turbine engines is considered a major advantage. 

Gas Turbine Design Engineer

The successful candidate will work within the engine design team being responsible for the development, optimization and detailing of the engine mechanical design, involving: 

Working with the GT50 Chief Engineer and technical specialists to develop mechanical design schemes and detailed designs of Gas Turbine parts and assemblies. 

Develop rotating and stationary components. 

Develop cast, fabricated and machined parts and assemblies. 

Develop schemes for controlling tolerance stacks and critical fits and clearances. 

Creating high quality 3D CAD models of engine parts and assemblies. 

Working closely with the production team to ensure parts and assemblies are robustly 
optimised for efficient manufacture. 

Creating high quality technical drawings & documentation. 

Management of design and airworthiness requirements. 

Working closely with technical specialists to rapidly optimize the design. 

As our business grows, we are seeking an experienced, capable, amenable & self-motivated gas turbine air systems engineer to join our team and drive the design, analysis and development of the air systems in our current and future gas turbine engine programmes forwards, sharing in our success. 

This is an opportunity, to be in at the ground floor, with a new British aircraft and aero-engine manufacturer, that can deliver levels of professional fulfilment, development, and financial rewards & security simply unmatched by any other business in the sector, particularly the large OEM’s. 

BSc/BEng in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering 

10+ years of gas turbine relevant air system simulation experience 

Experience with Flow Simulator or similar tools. 

Experience in rig and engine aerodynamic testing is desirable 

Team orientated, problem solving attitude. 

Gas Turbine Air Systems Engineer

The successful candidate will work within the engine design team being responsible for air systems design, analysis and optimisation working closely with the GT50 Chief Engineer and the broader design team: 

Develop engine air system models using hand calculations and simulations tools such as 
Flow Simulator. 

Set up, execute, and post-process simulation models to predict and understand the flow 
field for all secondary air systems. 

Support engine performance predictions, thermal field predictions and work closely with 
engine aerodynamics specialists. 

Define, plan, support and analyse engine or rig testing to verify and validate the design and 
achieve certification. 

As our business grows, we are seeking a capable, amenable & self-motivated gas turbine stress engineer to join our team and drive our current and future gas turbine engine programmes forward, sharing in our success. 

Hill Helicopters has developed a ‘Skunk Works’ type approach to aircraft and engine development, that cuts out the viscosity and bureaucracy of big-company, aerospace development and production. By so doing we are delivering world-class new products to market faster, and at a game-changing price-point, which has generated unparalleled aircraft sales & growth. This is an opportunity, to be in at the ground floor, with a new British aircraft and aero-engine manufacturer, that can deliver levels of professional fulfilment, development and financial rewards & security simply unmatched by any other business in the sector, particularly the large OEM’s. 

FEA mechanical analysis (SC03 or ANSYS) experience 

Good understanding of transient thermal loads in hot components and load interactions 

Experience in rig, spin test, and engine testing is desirable 

Experience with damage tolerance assessments is desirable 

Gas Turbine Stress Engineer

The successful candidate will work within the engine design team being responsible for mechanical assessments of the engine components to ensure that they meet the required life and integrity requirements. 

Create mechanical models to analyse the engine components and sub-systems using analysis methods ranging from initial scoping calculations to 2D and 3D FEA models. 

Build and analyse mechanical models of static and rotating components using 2D and 3D FEA. 

Technical assessment of the component life and integrity through the design phase, into engine testing, verification, validation, certification and in-service support. 

Crack propagation and damage tolerance assessments of Engine Critical Parts (according to 
CS-E definition) 

5+ years of relevant mechanical analysis experience 

FEA mechanical analysis (ANSYS) experience 

Experience in rig testing and verification is desirable 

Mechanical Stress Engineer

The successful candidate will work within the engine design team being responsible for mechanical assessments of aircraft & engine components to ensure that they meet the required life and integrity requirements. 

Create mechanical models to analyse the aircraft components and sub-systems using analysis methods ranging from initial scoping calculations in mathcad to 2D and 3D FEA models. 

Working closely with design team to optimised the performance and integrity of mechanical components across the platform. 

Technical assessment of the component life and integrity through the design phase, into testing, verification, validation, certification and in-service support. 

Crack propagation and damage tolerance assessments of Critical Parts. 

Define, plan, support and analyse rig testing to verify and validate the design and achieve 
certification. 

As our business grows, we are seeking a capable, amenable & self-motivated composite design engineers to join our team and drive our current and future aircraft programmes forward, sharing in our success. 

5+ years of relevant composite design experience (aerospace, composites or F1 and advantage) 

Proficient in modelling parts & assemblies in 3D CAD (CATIA V5 or CREO) (ideally, but not essential, training provided) 

Experience in aerospace design a major advantage. 

Composites Design Engineer

The successful candidate will work within the design team being responsible for the development, optimization and detailing of the aircraft mechanical design, involving: 

Develop schemes for composite parts, assemblies and installations supported by 
relevant technical specialists. 

Creating high quality 3D CAD models of composite parts and assemblies. 

Working closely with the production team to ensure parts and assemblies are robustly 
optimized for efficient manufacture. 

Creating high quality technical drawings, laminate books & documentation. 

As our business grows, we are seeking a capable, amenable & self-motivated thermal/fluids engineer to join our team and drive our current and future aircraft and gas turbine engine programmes forward and share in our success. 

3+ years of gas turbine relevant heat transfer and/or fluid systems experience 

Experience of 1D network solvers (e.g. SPAN, FlowSimulator, Simcenter Flomaster) 

FEA thermal analysis (SC03 or ANSYS) experience is desirable 

Experience in rig and engine testing is desirable. 

Thermal/Fluid Systems Engineer

The successful candidate will work within the airframe and engine design teams and be responsible for the various air and fluid systems, including:

Creating fluid and thermal models to analyse the air, fuel, oil, hydraulic, and heat management systems using analysis methods ranging from initial scoping calculations to 1D network solvers and FEA models. 

Engine thermal analysis of static and rotating components using 2D and 3D FEA models. 

Technical assessment of the air, fuel, oil, hydraulic, and heat management systems 
through the design phase, into engine testing, verification, validation, certification, and 
in-service support. 

Define component requirements (e.g. pumps, oil tank, filtration and separation systems, 
coolers) 

Define, plan, support and analyse engine or rig testing to verify and validate the design 
and achieve certification. 

As our business grows, we are seeking a capable, amenable & self-motivated mechanical design engineer to join our team and drive our current and future aircraft programmes forward, sharing in our success. 

5+ years of relevant mechanical design experience (aerospace, composites or F1 and advantage) 

Proficient in modelling parts & assemblies in 3D CAD (ideally, but not essential CREO, training provided) 

Mechanical Design Engineer

Working with the HX50 Chief Engineer and technical specialists to develop mechanical design schemes and detailed designs of aircraft parts and assemblies. 

Develop mechanical and structural components. 

Develop schemes for mechanical parts, assemblies and installations supported by 
relevant technical specialists. 

As our business grows, we are seeking a capable, amenable & self-motivated senior composites engineers to join our team and drive our current and future aircraft programmes forward, sharing in our success. 

5+ years of relevant composite design, analysis & development experience 

Proficient in modelling parts & assemblies in 3D CAD
 (ideally, but not essential CATIA V5 or CREO, training provided) 

Proficient in carrying out engineering calculations and the use of modelling and simulations software. (Mathcad, Hypermesh, Optistruct or ANSYS) 

Experience of aircraft composite structures a major advantage. Experience in developing composite parts from concept to reality. 

Senior Composites Design Engineer

The successful candidate will work within the composites development team and be responsible for the concept development, scoping and detailed analysis and detailed design of various composite structures of the HX50 aircraft, including: 

Working with the Chief Composites Engineer and technical specialists to develop composite design schemes and detailed designs for the fuselage structure, doors, cowls, crashworthy seats, and rotor blades. 

Taking end-to-end responsibility for the development of major composite elements including delivering performance, mass & certification objectives. 

Carry out the design and development of systems such as fuselage structure, tail boom structure, horizontal stabilizer, rotor blades, seat structures, fairings and cowls. 

Work effectively and supportively with other aircraft teams to detail system interfaces and ensure cross-team cooperation. 

Carry out concept development for structural designs, metallic inserts, bonded assemblies, patterns and tooling. 

Ability to use 3D CAD to develop design concepts with complex shapes and a-surface data. 

Employ extensive process knowledge to develop part and assembly designs that can be efficiently and cost-effective manufactured. 

Using hand calculations, simulation methods, modelling tools and CAE tools to size, analyse and optimise system elements. 

As our business grows, we are seeking a capable, amenable & self-motivated aerodynamics & CFD engineer to join our team and drive our aerodynamic and CFD capability for both aircraft and engine and share in our success as the business grows. 

Hill Helicopters has developed a ‘Skunk Works’ type approach to aircraft and engine development, that cuts out all the viscosity and bureaucracy of big-company, aerospace development and production. By so doing we are delivering world-class new products to market faster, and at a game- changing price-point, which has generated unparalleled aircraft sales & growth. 

3+ years of gas turbine relevant CFD experience 

Experience with automation using Python scripts desirable 

Experience with CHT or coupling of CFD/thermal FEA desirable 

As our business grows, we are seeking a capable, amenable & self-motivated aerodynamics & CFD engineer to join our team and drive our aerodynamic and CFD capability for both aircraft and engine and share in our success as the business grows.

Aerodynamics & CFD Engineer

The successful candidate will work within both the engine and aircraft design teams being responsible for aerodynamic predictions at the system, sub-system and component level: 

Set up, execute, and post-process CFD models to predict and understand the flow field for main gas path components, secondary air cavities, engine bay ventilation, and other aircraft components as required. 

Optimise geometry and flow field to achieve the design targets 

CHT calculations of hot components to verify thermal analyses 

Produce characteristic maps for the components & subsystems (e.g. flow vs pressure ratio & 
speed for a compressor, or flow vs pressure drop & heat extracted for a heat exchanger) 

As our business grows, we are seeking an experienced technical leader to join our team and drive our current and future gas turbine engine programmes forward, sharing in our success. 

Hill Helicopters has developed a ‘Skunk Works’ type approach to aircraft and engine development, that cuts out the viscosity and bureaucracy of big-company, aerospace development and production. 

By so doing we are delivering world-class new products to market faster, and at a game-changing price-point, which has generated unparalleled aircraft sales. 

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join Hill Helicopters lead our pioneering GT50 engine programme.

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