B1.1 Certifying Engineer

2Excel Group; Finningley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Private health care

Company pension

EV care scheme

Job summary

An innovative aviation solutions company in Finningley is seeking a full-time B1.1/C Modification Certifying Engineer. In this role, you will supervise non-licensed personnel, fabricate, and modify components on aircraft, conduct inspections, and ensure compliance with safety standards. The position offers competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, private healthcare, and more. Applications are open until 31/01/2026.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted UK CAA B1.1/C License (preferably with Beech 200 and/or Beech 300 type rating or similar).
• Training from a sheet metal aircraft technical school or completion of an apprenticeship in the relevant field.
• Experience in structural sheet metal repair or modification, or substantiated similar experience.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Good IT skills
• Willingness to travel to other sites as required

Responsibilities

• Supervise non‑licensed personnel in fabricating and modifying components.
• Conduct hidden damage inspections of aircraft structures.
• Support mechanical or electrical removals and installations as needed.
• Conduct inspections for hidden damage on aircraft structures
• Remove or install aircraft components as required
• Support mechanical or electrical removals and installations
• Comply with EH&S policies and procedures
• Document work per manuals/regulations
• Ensure work is completed safely and on time

Skills

Unrestricted UK CAA B1.1/C License

Training from a sheet metal aircraft technical school

Experience in structural sheet metal repair

Ability to interpret mechanical engineering drawings

Effective communication skills

Ownership of sheet metal hand tools

Recent experience with Beech 200 and/or Beech 300

Good IT skills

Flexibility to travel

Education

Completion of an apprenticeship in the relevant field

Tools

Basic sheet metal hand tools

Job description

Position

B1.1/C Modification Certifying Engineer – 2Excel Aviation Ltd

Location

Doncaster, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Overview

2Excel Aviation Ltd, an industry leader in specialised and innovative solutions for aviation’s most complex challenges, is seeking a full‑time B1.1/C Modification Certifying Engineer to join our dedicated Capability Development Team in Doncaster. In this permanent role you will supervise non‑licensed personnel while fabricating and modifying components on the company Beech 200 & 300 aircraft and other types, perform major and minor structural repairs, conduct hidden damage inspections, and support mechanical and electrical removals and installations.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of non‑licensed personnel
• Fabricate and/or modify structural components on company Beech 200 and 300 aircraft and other company aircraft
• Assist with complex structural repairs on or off aircraft
• Conduct hidden damage inspections of aircraft structures
• Remove or install aircraft components as required
• Support mechanical or electrical removals and installations as needed
• Comply with environmental, health and safety policies and procedures
• Perform and document work completed as per appropriate manuals and regulations
• Ensure work is completed safely and timely, whilst maintaining maintenance facilities and equipment

Qualifications

• Unrestricted UK CAA B1.1/C License (preferably with Beech 200 and/or Beech 300 type rating or similar)
• Training from a sheet metal aircraft technical school or completion of an apprenticeship in the relevant field
• Experience in structural sheet metal repair or modification, or substantiated similar experience
• Ability to interpret and work with mechanical engineering drawings
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, on an individual level and regarding aircraft status
• Ownership of a basic set of sheet metal hand tools with demonstrated inventory and control
• Recent experience and knowledge of Beech 200 and/or Beech 300 or similar aircraft
• Good IT skills
• Desirable current Human Factors Training and proof of Initial Human Factors Training, EWIS and FTS
• Flexibility to travel to other sites as required

Benefits and Compensation

Competitive salary dependent on previous experience, generous holiday allowance, private health care, company pension, and an EV care scheme.

Legal Notice

2Excel is committed to promoting equitable treatment, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion in our recruitment processes and among our workforce. We are proud to be recognised as a Disability Confident Employer.

Application Details

Full‑time Permanent – Monday to Thursday. Closing date: 31/01/2026. Job reference: JM1451801DonBMCE.