B1 Engineer

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation MRO provider in the UK is seeking an experienced B1 Engineer to supervise and mentor a dynamic team. This role requires adherence to safety procedures while ensuring the smooth operation of aircraft maintenance. Candidates must hold a B1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence and have a broad skillset in aircraft systems. Competitive salary and substantial benefits package offered.

Benefits

Substantial Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Must hold a UK CAA AML or EASA AML.
• A minimum of 5 years' aircraft maintenance experience.
• Ability to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of aircraft system(s).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technicians in base maintenance checks.
• Ensure compliance with maintenance documentation and procedures.
• Maintain standard engineering practices within the hangar.

Skills

B1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence

Aircraft maintenance experience

Knowledge of aircraft systems

Structural assessment and repair

Job description

£66,400 to £83,400 per year, Substantial Benefits Package

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

14/12/2025

About this job

B1 Engineer The Company Founded by a passionate and avid aviator, the business operates from a former RAF maintenance base, equipped with a 6,000ft ILS runway and parking for up to 20 narrow-bodied aircraft.

The modern MRO facility houses a team of highly skilled technicians and engineers, all certified to carry out base maintenance work on a variety of aircraft, including Boeing 737 and the Airbus A320 family.

Services also include comprehensive aircraft modifications, engine changes, tool hire, parking and storage options, alongside a full aviation consultancy service to a wide range of global customers.

The Role: An exciting opportunity is now available for an experienced, self-motivated B1 Engineer to join a dynamic team.

You will have responsibility for supervising, mentoring and delegating resources as the situation demands to ensure the smooth running of the operation, whilst meeting Part 145 maintenance requirements, our internal processes and procedures, and customer Service Level Agreements.

Putting safety and quality first, you will ensure adherence to Health & Safety procedures whilst carrying out aircraft maintenance within the limits of your company approvals.

Whilst upholding the highest level of engineering standards and practices, you will assist in driving the team to deliver defect rectification and investigation, repair, overhaul and modifications.

Main Responsibilities will include: Leading a team of Technicians and Mechanics in all aspects of Base Maintenance checks.

Ensuring correct completion of paperwork and forms as required in the Company MOE or published procedures.

Ensuring all maintenance documentation is fully completed in a timely manner, including that of the personnel allocated to assist in the task.

Ensuring correct timings are allocated to a task and bookings on task cards are accurate.

Ensuring the correct storage of aircraft components, including labelling, racking, availability and serviceability.

Maintaining standard engineering practices within the hangar, such as accurately completing task cards, general hangar husbandry, as well as ensuring workplace cleanliness and taking active measures to prevent FOD. Recommending improvements in working conditions, practices and procedures which may result in an improvement in efficiency and/or morale.

Key requirements include: B1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence:

• Must be UK CAA AML or EASA AML issued pre 12.20 or UK CAA AML & EASA AML issued post 12.20 A minimum of 5 years' aircraft maintenance experience, with a minimum of 3 years' experience in Base Maintenance Ability to use recognised aircraft documentation Demonstrates a broad skillset in aircraft systems, including rigging, component replacement, and modification embodiment Good structural assessment and repair knowledge.

Ability to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of aircraft system(s) Type Rating & Recency for any Boeing or Airbus family aircraft Desirable to have Type Rating & Recency for:

• Airbus A320 Family The successful candidate must be available and willing to complete aircraft type training as required to fulfil the role.

This training will be provided by the company.

Interested, please contact Graeme at Vibe Recruit on 07971 309403 or apply immediately Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.