B1.3/B2 Licensed Engineer - Permanent

First People Solutions Limited; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

First People Solutions Limited is recruiting for CAA B1.3 and B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineers for Line Maintenance and Base Maintenance roles based in Aberdeen, UK. The positions involve maintaining a helicopter fleet to the highest safety standards and ensuring airworthiness across shift environments.

Ideal candidates will hold UK CAA B1.3 or B2 licences with helicopter maintenance experience, familiarity with AW189/S92 is desirable, and ability to work well in a professional engineering team.

Qualifications

• UK CAA B1.3 and/or B2 Licence.
• Previous helicopter maintenance experience.
• Experience on the AW189 and/or S92 is desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience in Line Maintenance or Base Maintenance.
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Good communication and IT skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a professional engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out and certifying scheduled maintenance inspections, modifications, and defect rectification.
• Performing either Line Maintenance or Base Maintenance in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Maintaining aircraft to the highest standards of airworthiness.
• Issuing Certificates of Release to Service within the scope of your authorisation.
• Reporting any safety, quality, or maintenance concerns relating to aircraft, equipment, facilities, or maintenance activities.
• Working collaboratively with the engineering team to support operational requirements.

Skills

CAA B1.3/B2 Licence

Line Maintenance

Base Maintenance

Fault-finding

Safety Compliance

Team Collaboration

Tools

IT skills

Job description

First People Solutions are currently recruiting for CAA B1.3 and B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineers for both Line Maintenance and Base Maintenance positions based in Aberdeen.

Whether your experience is in a fast-paced line environment or heavy base maintenance, we have opportunities available to suit your background. You'll join a professional engineering team responsible for maintaining a varied helicopter fleet while ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, and airworthiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out and certifying scheduled maintenance inspections, modifications, and defect rectification.
• Performing either Line Maintenance or Base Maintenance in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Maintaining aircraft to the highest standards of airworthiness.
• Issuing Certificates of Release to Service within the scope of your authorisation.
• Reporting any safety, quality, or maintenance concerns relating to aircraft, equipment, facilities, or maintenance activities.
• Working collaboratively with the engineering team to support operational requirements.

Requirements

• UK CAA B1.3 and/or B2 Licence.
• Previous helicopter maintenance experience.
• Experience on the AW189 and/or S92 is desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience in Line Maintenance or Base Maintenance.
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Good communication and IT skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a professional engineering team.

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

If you're a B1.3 or B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer looking for your next opportunity in either Line Maintenance or Base Maintenance, we'd like to hear from you. Please send your cv and someone from out Aviation Team will be in touch.