Aviation Engineer

Travail Employment Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a B2 Licensed Civil Aviation Engineer to join their dynamic team in Northampton. This role offers the opportunity to work with high-value aircraft, including VIP and Air Ambulance models. You will supervise maintenance activities, ensure safety and quality standards, and carry out essential maintenance tasks. The position comes with a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional development. If you're passionate about aviation and looking for a rewarding career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Overtime availability

On-call allowance

20 days leave plus 8 bank holidays

Additional 3 days of leave at Christmas

Private medical cover

Type training opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold a UK CAA B2 licence and have at least 5 years of maintenance experience.
• Preferable experience on AW109 and AW169 aircraft types.

Responsibilities

• Supervise B2 maintenance activities and teams.
• Carry out and certify aircraft maintenance tasks.
• Perform line maintenance activities and defect rectification.

Skills

B2 maintenance supervision

Aircraft maintenance certification

Line maintenance activities

Safety and quality championing

Education

UK CAA B2 licence

5 years of maintenance experience

Tools

AW109 type rating

AW169 type rating

Job description

B2 LICENSED CIVIL AVIATION ENGINEER, NORTHAMPTON, £60,000 +

We are excited to be working with our client to recruit a B2 Licensed Civil Aviation Engineer to join their growing team located at their Northamptonshire headquarters. Dealing with aircraft that cost in excess of £2,000,000, the hub of the heavy maintenance operations supports a varied fleet of VIP and Air Ambulance aircraft. These mainly consist of AW109 and AW169 models, and you would be working at the headquarters base and across local line stations.

The main duties and responsibilities of the role will include:

1. Supervise B2 maintenance activities and teams.
2. Carry out & certify aircraft maintenance tasks.
3. Perform line maintenance activities and defect rectification.
4. Champion safety and quality across the department.

To be considered for this role, all applicants are required to have the following minimum qualifications and experience:

• UK CAA B2 licence
• At least 5 years of maintenance experience
• Experience working on AW109 and/or AW169 type ratings is preferable

An excellent benefits package is on offer, including:

• Competitive salary starting at £60,000 (negotiable depending on experience)
• Overtime availability
• On-call allowance
• Monday to Friday, 0830-1700
• 20 days leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Additional 3 days of leave at Christmas
• Private medical cover
• Type training opportunities

If you have the skills and experience required for this role, please contact Lynne at the Wellingborough office for a confidential chat, or apply by sending your CV to [e-mail].

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.