B1/C Licensed Aircraft Engineer – Base Maintenance Lead

Arden White

England

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Arden White Aerospace and Aviation Recruitment are seeking experienced B1/C Licensed Aircraft Engineers to join a leading aviation organisation in Teesside, UK. The role combines B1 mechanical certification with Category C base maintenance responsibilities and requires current type ratings on Boeing 737NG, Airbus A320 CEO, Embraer 135/145 or ATR 42/72.

The positions are permanent, full-time and based in Teesside, UK.

Qualifications

Valid UK CAA and/or EASA Part 66 B1/C Licence.
Current type rating on Boeing 737NG, Airbus A320 CEO, Embraer 135/145 or ATR 42/72.
Previous Part 145 base maintenance experience.
Supervisory experience running or supporting base maintenance checks.
Experience operating within B1 and Category C privileges.
Strong mechanical aircraft maintenance knowledge.
Experience reviewing and controlling aircraft maintenance work packages.
Knowledge of Part 145 and Part 66 requirements.
Knowledge of Part M/CAMO requirements.
Understanding of Part 147 requirements.
Ability to work effectively using approved maintenance data.
Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
Human Factors qualified.
EWIS qualified.
Fuel Tank Safety / SFAR 88 qualified.

Responsibilities

Act as B1 Certifying Staff and Category C Certifying Staff in accordance with company authorisations.
Carry out and certify aircraft maintenance within the privileges of your licence and authorisation.
Support the successful delivery of scheduled base maintenance inputs.
Supervise mechanical maintenance activities throughout aircraft maintenance checks.
Exercise Category C privileges for the certification and release of aircraft following base maintenance.
Allocate and coordinate work across maintenance personnel where required.
Monitor maintenance progress and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard.
Ensure maintenance is performed in accordance with approved maintenance data.
Provide technical guidance and support to engineers and mechanics.
Support aircraft defect investigation, troubleshooting and rectification.
Ensure company procedures, regulatory requirements and the approved MOE are followed.
Review completed maintenance work packages for accuracy and completeness.
Identify errors, omissions and outstanding actions within maintenance documentation and ensure appropriate corrections are completed.
Ensure required maintenance has been completed and appropriately certified prior to aircraft release.
Liaise with CAMO, Quality, Planning, Technical Services and other operational departments.
Support the management and rectification of deferred defects where applicable.
Ensure maintenance records are completed clearly and accurately.
Support Quality Auditors and internal and external compliance activities.
Ensure tooling and equipment is used, controlled and maintained in accordance with approved procedures.
Report maintenance occurrences, safety concerns and potential hazards through the appropriate reporting processes.
Maintain and promote a positive Just Culture.
Support continuous improvement and the application of Human Factors principles.
Attend all required continuation, regulatory and aircraft specific training.