Licensed Aircraft Engineer B1/B2

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week | Permanent

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and certify aircraft maintenance activities in accordance with Part-145 requirements, approved maintenance data and company procedures.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and in full compliance with regulatory, quality and safety requirements.
• Support the operation and maintenance of aircraft at main operating bases and detached locations worldwide.
• Supervise and provide technical guidance to engineers and technicians working within your area of responsibility.
• Ensure all aircraft maintenance documentation is completed accurately and within required timescales.
• Coordinate engineering activities to ensure work is delivered to operational targets and budget requirements.
• Promote a positive safety culture and encourage the reporting of occurrences through a Just Culture approach.
• Support the Crew Chief with the day-to-day management, development and performance of the maintenance team.
• Assist with task prioritisation, resource planning and maintenance scheduling activities.
• Maintain aircraft movements and engineering activities under your control in a safe and compliant manner.
• Continuously review working practices and contribute to improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality and efficiency.
• Ensure work areas are maintained to high housekeeping standards at all times.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with customers, stakeholders and colleagues.
• Maintain personal authorisations, licence recency and compliance requirements.
• Undertake additional duties as required by the Crew Chief or Chief Engineer in support of the Engineering Department.

Experience & Skills

Essential

• Unrestricted CAA Part-66 B1 and B2 Licence with relevant aircraft type ratings and/or company authorisations.
• Minimum five years' experience within an aircraft maintenance environment.
• Previous experience within a line, base maintenance or workshop environment.
• Strong understanding of aircraft maintenance regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
• Proven ability to work safely whilst maintaining high levels of quality and attention to detail.
• Experience supervising, supporting or mentoring engineering teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build effective working relationships.
• Customer-focused approach with the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work to demanding deadlines whilst maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Willingness to work shift patterns and support detached operations in the UK and overseas.
• Medically fit to perform engineering duties, including deployment activities.
• IT literate with experience using computer-based maintenance and recording systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.

Desirable

• Relevant aircraft type ratings applicable to the Draken fleet.
• Previous experience acting as a Lead Engineer, Certifying Engineer or Supervisory Engineer.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement projects and initiatives.
• Knowledge of Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) management principles.
• Experience working within a Safety Management System (SMS) environment.
• Understanding of change management and basic project management methodologies.
• Experience supporting operational deployments and detached maintenance activities.
• Evidence of successfully driving process improvements, efficiency gains or organisational change.
• Additional engineering qualifications or training relevant to aircraft maintenance.