B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Aeropeople Limited; Abridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An international flight training school is seeking a B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer for a full-time position in Abridge, Essex. The role includes maintenance tasks, certification, and customer interaction. Candidates must hold a current Part 66 Category B1 Licence with a type rating on Cessna and Piper, and should possess excellent communication skills. The position offers a negotiable salary, pension benefits, and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Negotiable salary dependent upon experience

Pension - 3% Employer / 5% Employee

20 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays

Free parking on site

Discounted or free food

Progression into Chief Engineer role

Qualifications

• Human Factors Certified.
• Driving Licence and own transport.
• Supervisory experience desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide a CRS signature for release to service after scheduled work.
• Carry out maintenance tasks in accordance with regulations and procedures.
• Inspect and certify maintenance tasks performed by engineers.
• Ensure all certification documentation is completed correctly.
• Deal with customers and staff in a professional manner.

Skills

Current Part 66 Category B1 Licence

Type Rating on Cessna and Piper

Excellent communication skills in English

Comfortable working as part of a team

Job description

Overview

Job Title: B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Location: Abridge, Essex

We currently have a vacancy to join an internationally renowned flight training school as a B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer. This is a full-time, permanent position based at their site just outside Abridge in Essex. The successful candidate will need their own transport due to the location of the airfield.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm with occasional overtime if required.

Responsibilities

• You will provide a CRS signature for release to service after scheduled and rectification work has been completed IAW current EASA Part M and Part 145 approvals.
• You will carry out maintenance tasks in accordance with applicable regulations, engineering procedures and approved technical documentation.
• You will ensure maintenance tasks performed by engineers are inspected and certified accordingly.
• Ensure all documentation required for certification and technical control are fully and correctly completed.
• You will know how to work under pressure and act accordingly in a flexible way for different situations.
• Deal with all customers, management and staff in a respectful and professional manner.

Benefits

• Negotiable salary dependent upon experience/type rating
• Pension- 3% Employer / 5% Employee
• 20 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays
• Free parking on site
• Discounted or free food
• Progression into Chief Engineer role in the near future

About You

• You will hold a current Part 66 Category B1 Licence
• Type Rating on Cessna and Piper is essential. Experience on Diamond and Tecnam desirable.
• Human Factors Certified
• Driving Licence and own transport
• Excellent communication skills in English, both spoken and written
• Comfortable working as part of a team
• Supervisory experience desirable but not essential

About Aeropeople

Aeropeople's expertise and experience are entrenched in the aerospace, aviation, engineering, motorsport, automotive, and defence industries. We have the insight and know-how at both a local and international level to help bring people and businesses together, saving time and energy. Our capability includes Aircraft Line Maintenance services and Continuing Airworthiness Maintenance Organisation (CAMO), along with our Aviation Training division offering technical training aircraft courses.