B1 Engineer

Yolk Recruitment Limited; Newport; On-site; GBP 86,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Limited seeks an experienced B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer to join a South Wales base maintenance team. This hands‑on leadership role supervises technicians, manages resources, and ensures compliance with Part 145, MOE procedures and customer SLAs.

Applicants must hold a valid B1 licence, current type rating on Boeing or Airbus, and be willing to undertake further training. Sponsorship is available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Valid B1 Aircraft Maintenance Licence (UK CAA AML or EASA AML).
• Current type rating on Boeing or Airbus family aircraft.
• Willingness to undertake further type training.
• 5+ years in aircraft maintenance with 3+ years in base maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise teams during base maintenance checks.
• Mentor and delegate to junior staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Complete and review documentation in line with MOE and procedures.
• Report maintenance needs to planners and management promptly.
• Oversee storage, racking and serviceability of components.
• Maintain a clean, safe hangar, manage FOD and align with best practice.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Documentation

MOE procedures

Risk management

Education

B1 Aircraft Maintenance Licence (UK CAA AML or EASA AML)

Tools

Boeing aircraft family

Airbus aircraft family

Job description

B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer

South Wales

Salary

£92k nights £86k days. (can sponsor)

Working Hours

Seasonal Shift 1: Monday - Thursday 07:00 - 18:15. Friday 07:00 - 14:30.

Seasonal Shift 2: 5 days on/4 off, 5/4, 5/5 - 07:00 - 18:15

Seasonal Shift 3: 7 days on/7 off - 07:00 - 18:15

The Role

We are seeking experienced B1 Engineers 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.

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

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

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