Airworthiness Engineer Civil Aircraft (Learjet)

Electus Recruitment; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment firm seeks an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to oversee the airworthiness of civilian aircraft in Bournemouth. The successful candidate will manage compliance with aviation regulations, aircraft maintenance programmes, and collaborate with stakeholders to achieve operational excellence. Required qualifications include extensive airworthiness management experience and an EASA/CAA Part 66 Licence. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including pension contributions and bonus incentives.

Benefits

12% matching pension contributions

Bonus incentives

Discounted private medical insurance

Electric car scheme

Wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Proven civil or military continuing airworthiness management background.
• Knowledge of BCAR A8-21, A8-23 & A8-25 is advantageous.
• Understanding of safety management systems and ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all aviation regulations and standards.
• Manage maintenance programmes and defect rectification.
• Implement Airworthiness Directives and maintain accurate records.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure operational excellence.

Skills

Extensive experience in continuing airworthiness management

Expert knowledge of EASA and UK regulations

Strong leadership and communication skills

Ability to obtain SC-level security clearance

Proficient in MS Office

Education

EASA/CAA Part 66 B1/B2 Licence

Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering Degree or equivalent

Job description

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Are you ready to take ownership of the continuing airworthiness of a fleet of civilian aircraft? Influence operational safety, compliance, and technical standards. Develop your career while ensuring aviation excellence.

Salary: £50k per annum

Location: Bournemouth

Working: On-site (5 days per week)

Clearance: SC eligible

What you will need

• Extensive experience in continuing airworthiness management (civil or military aircraft).
• Expert knowledge of EASA, UK CAA, UK MAA, and FAA regulations.
• EASA/CAA Part 66 B1/B2 Licence, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering Degree, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain SC-level security clearance.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the fleet remains compliant with all applicable aviation regulations and international standards.
• Manage aircraft maintenance programmes, defect rectification, modifications, and technical assessments.
• Implement Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, and Technical Orders.
• Maintain accurate regulatory records and support safety management systems.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure operational excellence.
• Deliver airworthiness tasks efficiently, on time, and within budget.

Your experience

• Proven civil or military continuing airworthiness management background.
• Knowledge of BCAR A8-21, A8-23 & A8-25 (advantageous).
• Understanding of safety management systems and ISO standards.
• Change management experience (advantageous).
• Highly organised, resilient, and able to meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in MS Office, with excellent business acumen.

Benefits

• 12% matching pension contributions.
• Bonus incentives and discounted private medical insurance.
• Electric car scheme and wellbeing programmes.

Key Words: Airworthiness, EASA, UK CAA, SC Clearance, Civil Aircraft, Continuing Airworthiness, Safety Management Systems, ISO Standards, Aircraft Modifications, Maintenance Programmes

Due to the nature of work at our client's site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens who hold SC clearance or can obtain it.

This is a permanent role.