B1 Licenced Engineer / Structures Engineer: 49045

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation services company in Birmingham is seeking a B1 Licenced Engineer / Structures Engineer. The role involves supervising a skilled team, ensuring compliance, and providing technical oversight in structural and mechanical maintenance projects. Ideal candidates will have significant aircraft experience and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years aircraft experience.
• Type rated on Boeing 737NG.
• Previous modification experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a skilled team of technicians for structural and mechanical maintenance.
• Ensure safety, precision, and compliance across the programme.
• Recommend process improvements to optimise efficiency.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Knowledge of Aircraft Systems

Education

CAA/EASA Part 66 B1 License

Tools

MS Office

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Client:

STS Technical Services

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Location: Birmingham, United KingdomCompany: STS Aviation ServicesNote: All applicants must be authorised to work in the United Kingdom for any employer.STS Aviation Services is hiring a B1 Licenced Engineer / Structures Engineer in Birmingham, United Kingdom.In this role, you will work alongside the Lead Structures Subject Matter Experts to supervise a skilled team of technicians focused on structural and mechanical maintenance and modification projects. Your leadership will be key to ensuring safety, precision, and compliance across every stage of the programme. You will support task coordination, provide technical oversight, and help maintain operational efficiency throughout the production and modification lifecycle.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Detailed inspection IAW BAC Boeing aircraft corporation specifications
• Knowledge of RA-4807 (RA-4806) is followed and understood for certifying and support staff
• Interpret technical manuals, schematics, and regulatory requirements
• Track adherence to allocated task card hours for structures / mechanical maintenance and modifications
• Identify discrepancies between planned and actual hours, analysing root causes
• Escalate variations to stakeholders, including line managers, planners, and program team
• Recommend process improvements to optimise efficiency and resource allocation
• Support mechanical system testing, validation, and troubleshooting
• Provide mentorship to junior structures / mechanical personnel

Skills and Abilities:

• CAA/EASA Part 66 B1 License
• Type rated on Boeing 737NG
• Minimum of 10 years aircraft experience
• Previous modification experience
• Inspection experience in heavy modification programs
• Excellent knowledge of Aircraft systems
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Knowledge of MS Office applications
• Eligible to work and live in the UK
• Subject to UK security Vetting

Part-145 Training Requirements:

• Initial Human Factors; Continuation Training Human Factors
• Initial SFAR phase 1&2; Continuation Training SFAR phase 1&2
• Initial EWIS group 1&2; Continuation Training EWIS group 1&2
• ETOPS
• RVSM

About STS Aviation Services:

STS Aviation Services is the UK’s leading independent MRO provider. With state-of-the-art facilities in Birmingham, Manchester, Newquay, and Belfast, we offer base maintenance, line maintenance, modification, and aircraft engineering support across the commercial and defence sectors. Our teams solve complex challenges every day — and we take pride in doing it right the first time.When you join STS Aviation Services, you join a group of professionals dedicated to safety, service, and success. We’re growing fast and looking for people who want to grow with us.