B1 Licenced Engineer

STS Aviation Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aircraft maintenance provider is seeking a B1 UK CAA Licensed Engineer in Manchester. In this role, you will maintain and certify aircraft, providing leadership to technical staff and ensuring high standards of safety and efficiency. Ideal candidates will possess a UK CAA Part 66 Licence and have experience with Boeing and Airbus aircraft. This position offers a dynamic work environment within a rapidly growing company committed to excellence in aviation services.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years remaining on UK work authorization.
• Previous base maintenance experience is required.
• Full UK driving licence is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and certify customer aircraft.
• Certify maintenance in accordance with Part 145 regulations.
• Provide leadership and supervision to technical staff.
• Ensure safe and efficient completion of maintenance tasks.

Skills

UK CAA Part 66 Licence, B1

Boeing 737 NG

Boeing 737 MAX

Airbus A319, A320, A321

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Good organisational capability

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

STS Aviation Services is expanding operations in Manchester, United Kingdom, and we are seeking experienced B1 UK CAA Licensed Engineers to join our growing line maintenance team. This is an opportunity to play a key role within one of the fastest growing MRO organisations in the UK.

If you are looking to join a dynamic operation where standards, accountability, and technical excellence matter, we want to hear from you.

Applicants must be UK Citizens or hold valid UK work authorisation with a minimum of two years remaining before expiry.

The Role

As a B1 Licensed Engineer, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, overhaul, and certification of customer aircraft within the scope of company approvals. You will lead by example on the line, ensuring all maintenance activity meets regulatory, safety, and operational standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance within company approvals
• Certify maintenance in accordance with Part 145 and regulatory requirements
• Provide leadership and supervision to aircraft mechanics and support staff
• Ensure maintenance activity is completed safely, efficiently, and to customer satisfaction
• Support on time performance and technical dispatch reliability

Required Skills and Experience

• UK CAA Part 66 Licence, B1
• Current CAA type ratings on one or more of the following:
  • Boeing 737 NG
  • Boeing 737 MAX
  • Airbus A319, A320, A321
• Previous base maintenance experience
• Ability to work in a fast paced and changing operational environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organisational capability
• Full UK driving licence
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

About STS Aviation Services

STS Aviation Services is a leading aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul provider operating across the United Kingdom and internationally. With a growing portfolio of line and base maintenance capabilities, we support commercial aviation customers with compliant, efficient, and high quality technical services delivered by skilled engineering teams.