B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Britten-Norman; Gosport; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Britten-Norman seeks a B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer to join their aircraft maintenance team. This full-time, permanent position involves supervising a team and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Candidates should possess the CAA Part-66 license and relevant experience in aircraft maintenance, while contributing to the ongoing success of a leading UK aerospace manufacturer. The role offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits, promoting both personal and professional development.

Benefits

36 annual leave days

Contributory pension scheme

Private healthcare scheme

Flu vaccination

Dental and optical cover

Employee Assistance Program

Support for learning and professional development

Health screening and therapies

Digital GP

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• B1 Maintenance License and relevant type courses required.
• Experience with light utility, unpressurised aircraft and base maintenance.
• Ability to supervise and certify maintenance work.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of technicians and apprentices.
• Certify modification and maintenance work.
• Conduct aircraft maintenance and inspections.
• Implement mechanical modifications as per approved data.
• Rectify defects in accordance with the Aircraft Maintenance Manual.

Skills

CAA Part-66 B1 Maintenance License

CAA Part-147 BN2T or BN2B type course

Fault identification and rectification

Education

Aircraft engineering apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Department: MRO

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Lee-on-the-Solent

Description

• Employment type: Permanent
• Employment basis: Full Time
• Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 depending on experience and type rating
• Standard Hours: Flexible Working / 40 hours per week
  
  

The Aircraft maintenance Team Leader (B1) will support the Management Team in ensuring that activities are completed too the required standards in accordance with the Company procedures and Regulatory airworthiness, design and quality requirements. To meet the agreed company / customer requirements and programme plan.

Britten-Norman is the producer of one of the most successful civil aircraft ever manufactured in the UK and is now the UK’s only independent civil aircraft manufacturer. We are also a leading aerospace SME, offering a market leading range of aviation related services internationally.

Key Responsibilities

Main tasks will include but are not limited to:

• Supervision of up to 6 Technicians and 2 Apprentices.
• Certify modification and maintenance work within their company authorisation.
• Carry out aircraft maintenance, inspection and repair of mechanical systems and structures either at home base or deployed, in accordance with approved data.
• Carry out the embodiment of aircraft mechanical modifications in accordance approved data.
• Carry out fault finding of defects, rectifying defects as found in accordance with Aircraft Maintenance Manual and other approved data.
  
  

Skills, Qualifications and Expertise

• CAA Part-66 B1 Maintenance License
• CAA Part-147 BN2T or BN2B type course (within 6 months of start
  date)
• Aircraft engineering apprenticeship or equivalent
  
  

Required Experience

• Working in a similar role on light utility, unpressurised aircraft.
• Fault identification, isolation, and rectification
• Base Maintenance preferably with modification or structural repair experience
• Working on light turbo-prop fixed wing aircraft
  
  

Benefits

• 36 annual leave days (inclusive of Bank and Public Holidays)
• Contributory pension scheme with a salary sacrifice option
• Private healthcare scheme
• Flu vaccination
• Dental and optical cover
• Employee Assistance Program
• Support with learning and professional development (courses and licenses)
• Health screening and therapies
• Digital GP
• Referral bonus