Aircraft Powerplant - Engine Bay

MPI Limited; Luton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MPI Limited in Luton seeks an experienced aircraft engine bay technician to service, repair and perform component changes on GEnx-1B, CFM LEAP-1B and CFM56-7 engines. You will work in a dedicated engine bay, following OEM manuals and approved data to maintain high safety standards and on-time engine delivery.pplies hands-on servicing, fault finding and detailed documentation, liaising with planners and quality staff to prioritise work and ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an aircraft engine bay or powerplant maintenance role.
• Hands-on experience performing servicing, component changes and repairs on large commercial aircraft engines.
• Strong understanding of engine maintenance procedures, technical documentation and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to interpret and work from OEM manuals, work cards and engineering instructions.
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on safety, quality and compliance.
• Able to work to tight deadlines and adapt to changing maintenance priorities.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, repair and component changes on GEnx-1B, CFM LEAP-1B (1B27) and CFM56-7 engines in the engine bay.
• Carry out engine component changes, strip and build tasks in accordance with OEM manuals.
• Conduct inspections, fault finding and rectification of engine defects, recording findings.
• Complete maintenance documentation, work packs and records to regulatory standards.
• Use approved tooling safely and ensure calibration and care.
• Liaise with supervisors, planners and quality staff to prioritise and release work on time.

Skills

Powerplant maintenance

Engine servicing

Fault finding

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Education

Aircraft engineering apprenticeship (powerplant-focused)

Aviation maintenance qualification

Job description

Join a highly skilled powerplant team supporting a busy engine bay operation in Luton, working on some of the most advanced commercial aircraft engines in service today. This is a hands‑on contract role where your experience, precision and adherence to standards directly impact aircraft reliability and customer confidence.

About the Role:

• You will be responsible for the servicing, repair and component changes of GEnx-1B, CFM LEAP-1B (1B27) and CFM56-7 engines within a dedicated engine bay environment. Working to approved maintenance data and procedures, you will ensure engines are maintained to the highest technical and safety standards. Your work will contribute to on-time delivery of engines and support operational performance for multiple airline customers., Perform scheduled and unscheduled servicing on GEnx-1B, CFM LEAP-1B (1B27) and CFM56-7 engines in the engine bay.
• Carry out engine component changes, strip and build tasks, and modular work in accordance with OEM manuals and approved data.
• Conduct detailed inspections, fault finding and rectification of engine defects, recording all findings accurately.
• Complete all maintenance documentation, work packs and records to regulatory and company standards.
• Use approved tooling and equipment safely and correctly, ensuring proper calibration and care.
• Liaise with supervisors, planners and quality staff to ensure work is prioritised, progressed and released on time.
• Maintain a clean, organised and compliant work area, supporting continuous improvement and best practice.

• Proven experience in an aircraft engine bay or powerplant maintenance role.
• Hands‑on experience performing servicing, component changes and repairs on large commercial aircraft engines.
• Strong understanding of engine maintenance procedures, technical documentation and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to interpret and work from OEM manuals, work cards and engineering instructions.
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on safety, quality and compliance.
• Able to work to tight deadlines and adapt to changing maintenance priorities.

Desirable Skills:

• Previous experience specifically on GEnx-1B, CFM LEAP-1B (1B27) and/or CFM56-7 engine types.
• Familiarity with engine bay workflow, engine stand operations and shop visit processes.
• Experience working within Part 145 or equivalent approved maintenance organisations.
• Completed aircraft engineering apprenticeship (preferably powerplant-focused) with supporting documentation.
• Recognised aviation maintenance qualification (e.g. City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent) in Aircraft Maintenance or Aeronautical Engineering.
• Additional OEM or type‑specific training on commercial turbofan engines (preferred).