B1 Engineer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer to join a maintenance team in South Wales. This hands-on leadership role involves supervising technicians, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have at least 5 years of aircraft maintenance experience and a valid B1 license. The role offers a competitive salary of £66,000 plus shift premium.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' aircraft maintenance experience, with at least 3 in base maintenance.
• Strong understanding of aircraft documentation and engineering practices.
• Willingness to complete further type training provided by the company.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise teams during base maintenance checks.
• Mentor and delegate to junior staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain a clean, safe and compliant hangar environment.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance experience

Understanding of aircraft documentation

Broad skill set across aircraft systems

Knowledge of structural assessment

Understanding of aircraft systems

Education

B1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence

Job description

B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Location
South Wales

Salary
£66,000+ per annum, plus shift premium of £17,000

Working Hours
Two seasonal shift options available (September to May, plus refresher training in August):

• Shift Option 1 — Monday to Thursday 07:00-18:15, Friday 07:00-14:30
• Shift Option 2 — 07:00-18:15, variable pattern with 3-4 additional days per month at your discretion

Both options include annual leave allowance and a year-end shutdown period.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced B1 Engineer to join a dedicated base maintenance team, responsible for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance across a range of commercial aircraft. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will supervise technicians and mechanics, manage resources effectively, and ensure full compliance with Part 145 regulations, company procedures and customer SLAs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise teams during base maintenance checks
• Mentor and delegate to junior staff to ensure smooth operations
• Complete and review all documentation in line with MOE and published procedures
• Report maintenance requirements and issues to planners and management in a timely manner
• Manage task timings and accuracy of bookings on task cards
• Oversee correct storage, racking and serviceability of aircraft components
• Maintain a clean, safe and compliant hangar environment, preventing FOD and upholding engineering best practice
• Recommend improvements to processes and working practices
• Fulfil responsibilities in line with company policies and risk management frameworks

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' aircraft maintenance experience, with at least 3 years in base maintenance
• Strong understanding of aircraft documentation and engineering practices
• Broad skill set across aircraft systems including rigging, component replacement and modifications
• Sound knowledge of structural assessment and repair
• In-depth understanding of aircraft systems

Licensing and Type Ratings

• Valid B1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence (UK CAA AML or EASA AML)
• Current type rating and recency on either Boeing or Airbus family aircraft
• Desirable: Type rating and recency on Boeing 737 Classic/NG, 757, 767 or Airbus A320 family
• Willingness to complete further type training provided by the company