Airworthiness Engineer

Line Up Aviation; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist aviation recruitment company is seeking an experienced Airworthiness Engineer Civil Aircraft to ensure the continuing airworthiness management of their fleet. This role is based in Bournemouth and requires compliance with aviation regulations. The ideal candidate will have a relevant engineering degree or license, as well as extensive experience in airworthiness management. Candidates must possess a UK passport and have a 5-year working history in the UK. Opportunities available for individuals who meet these requirements.

Qualifications

• Must hold full UK Govt SC or be capable of gaining full SC in a reasonable timeframe.
• 5-year UK working history required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with EASA, UK CAA, UK MAA, and other regulations.
• Maintain aircraft in an airworthy condition.
• Manage and validate Certificates (CofA, ARC, PtF).
• Oversee Aircraft Maintenance Program (AMP).
• Implement Airworthiness Directives (AD) and Service Bulletins (SB).
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting.

Skills

Extensive experience in Continuing Airworthiness Management

Expert knowledge of EASA, UK CAA, UK MAA, and FAA regulations

Understanding of Safety Management Systems (SMS) and ISO standards

Change management experience

Education

EASA / CAA Part 66 B1 / B2 License or Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering Degree

Relevant aircraft type training

Job description

On behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced Airworthiness Engineer Civil Aircraft to join their team on a permanent basis. In this role you will be responsible for the continuing airworthiness management of our nominated Civil Aircraft Fleet, ensuring compliance with all applicable Aviation Regulations and International Standards. This is a critical position that supports flight safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

Role: Airworthiness Engineer Civil Aircraft

Location: Bournemouth

Hours: Monday to Friday

Salary: On Application

Due to the nature of this opportunity, the successful applicant will already hold full UK Govt SC or be capable of gaining full SC in a reasonable timeframe. You should hold a UK passport and have a 5-year UK working history.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all continuing airworthiness activities comply with EASA, UK CAA, UK MAA, and other applicable regulations.
• Maintain aircraft in an airworthy condition, including operational and emergency equipment.
• Manage and validate Certificates (CofA, ARC, PtF), Radio Licenses, and Insurance.
• Oversee Aircraft Maintenance Program (AMP): review, approval, effectiveness analysis, and compliance.
• Manage defect rectification, liaising with OEMs and DOAs as required.
• Control deferred defects and rectification interval extensions.
• Implement Airworthiness Directives (AD), Service Bulletins (SB), Technical Orders (TO), and other mandatory requirements.
• Manage aircraft modifications, technical assessments, and configuration control (Mass & Balance).
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting in line with regulatory standards.
• Support Safety Management System (SMS) through hazard reporting and technical investigations.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Continuing Airworthiness Management
• EASA / CAA Part 66 B1 / B2 License or Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering Degree or equivalent experience.
• Relevant aircraft type training (advantageous).
• Expert knowledge of EASA, UK CAA, UK MAA, and FAA regulations.
• Familiarity with BCAR A8-21, A8-23 & A8-25 (advantageous).
• Understanding of Safety Management Systems (SMS) and ISO standards.
• Change management experience (advantageous).

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation.

Line Up Aviation is a specialist aviation and aerospace recruitment company that has been operating all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best-known companies and pride ourselves with working to the highest standard of service supported by an ingrained culture of honesty and integrity.

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