B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Britten-Norman; Lee-on-the-Solent; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer in Lee-on-the-Solent. The role involves supervising technicians, conducting aircraft maintenance and inspections, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a CAA Part-66 B1 license and relevant aircraft experience, offering competitive salary and benefits including generous annual leave and professional development support.

Benefits

36 annual leave days

Contributory pension scheme

Private healthcare scheme

Flu vaccination

Dental and optical cover

Employee Assistance Program

Support with learning and professional development

Health screening and therapies

Digital GP

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• CAA Part-66 B1 Maintenance License required.
• Experience with light utility, unpressurised aircraft necessary.
• Fault finding and base maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise up to 6 Technicians and 2 Apprentices.
• Certify modification and maintenance work.
• Conduct aircraft maintenance and inspections.

Skills

Fault identification

Isolation

Rectification

Education

CAA Part-66 B1 Maintenance License

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: Competitive Salary and Excellent Benefits
• 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