Airworthiness Engineer Civil Aircraft (Learjet)

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

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer based in Bournemouth to oversee the airworthiness of civilian aircraft. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with aviation regulations and manage maintenance programmes. Requirements include extensive experience in airworthiness management and an EASA / CAA Part 66 Licence. Benefits include a matching pension, bonus incentives, and wellbeing programmes. This is a permanent on-site role with specific security clearance requirements.

Benefits

12% matching pension contributions

Bonus incentives

Discounted private medical insurance

Electric car scheme

Wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in continuing airworthiness management (civil or military aircraft).
• Proven civil or military continuing airworthiness management background.
• Ability to obtain and maintain SC-level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the fleet remains compliant with all applicable aviation regulations.
• Manage aircraft maintenance programmes and defect rectification.
• Maintain accurate regulatory records and support safety management.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Business acumen

Education

EASA / CAA Part 66 B1 / B2 Licence

Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering Degree

Tools

MS Office

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

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.