Aircraft Maintenance Engineer CAA

Leading Edge Aviation; Alhama de Murcia; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Free on-site parking

Generous holiday entitlement

Descripción de la vacante

Leading Edge Aviation SL in Alhama de Murcia is hiring an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to join our new in-house engineering department. You will carry out line maintenance on Diamond, Piper and Cessna aircraft, perform service checks and keep maintenance records.

The role requires a valid AME license or eligibility, minimum 2 years licensed experience, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings.

Formación

• Line maintenance on aircraft types and service checks.
• Familiarity with MPM, MCM, aircraft operations specs.
• Ability to work independently or in a team and stay organized.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and evenings.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Spain.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out line maintenance (daily, weekly, service checks) on Diamond, Piper and Cessna aircraft.
• Ensure all items of work are recorded and signed out on maintenance forms.
• Carry out other duties as directed by supervisor/manager.
• Track and plan maintenance activities; coordinate with Flight Operations Manager.
• Demonstrate and uphold company values in all actions.

Conocimientos

Line maintenance

Maintenance planning

Aircraft types knowledge

Educación

EASA B1.2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license

Descripción del empleo

Leading Edge Aviation SL is one of Europe’s largest Aviation Training Organisations (ATOs) providing commercial pilots to airlines across Europe. With a growing fleet of Diamond and Piper aircraft, Leading Edge are setting up their own aircraft engineering department to ensure the safe and reliable operations of our Spanish academy located in Alhama de Murcia Spain. ICAO code LELH - Alhama de Murcia Aerodromo.

Application Deadline: 18 September 2026

Department: Engineering

Location: Alhama Campus

Compensation: €70,000 - €75,000 / year

This is a full-time role working 39 hours per week, based at our Alhama de Murcia Campus. The working schedule may include weekend and evening shifts.

Role Duties

• Carry out line maintenance (daily, weekly, service checks) on Diamond, Piper and Cessna aircraft types. Perform other work on aircraft as outlined by applicable Inspection Instructions, Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins in accordance with accepted practices.
• Ensure that all items of work are recorded and signed out as required on the applicable Maintenance Control forms.
• Carry out any other assigned duties as directed by the supervisor/manager.
• Track and plan maintenance activities and coordinate with the Flight Operations Manager as required
• Demonstrate and uphold the company’s core values in all actions, decisions, and interactions.

Our Culture

At Leading Edge Aviation, our Vision, Mission and Values guide everything that we do. The Aircraft Maintenance Engineer is expected to maintain the highest levels of professionalism, compliance and integrity. This role requires flexibility and a collaborative mindset to contribute to our vision of excellence in everything that we do.

Core Competencies

• Hold a valid UKCAA a EASA B1.2 aircraft maintenance engineer license is also desirable
• Minimum 2 years of licensed AME experience
• Be familiar with the appropriate parts of the MPM, MCM, aircraft operations specifications and maintenance manuals necessary for the performance of his/her duties.
• Applicants must be able to work independently and/or in a team environment and have good organizational skills, pro-active, result-oriented and strive for continued improvement.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule according to company needs.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Spain

Other requirements:

• Line maintenance experience is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a positive and enthusiastic outlook.
• Demonstrable alignment with the company’s core values in attitude, conduct, and work ethic.

What We Offer

• Salary up to €75,000 per annum, reviewed annually
• Valuable experience in a dynamic and multinational environment;
• Opportunities for professional development within the globally driven Leading Edge Group
• Generous holiday entitlement of 22 working days, plus public holidays
• Airspace Day: An additional day off per year for something that matters to you
• Employee referral scheme
• Free on-site parking