B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Britten-Norman; Lee-on-the-Solent; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established aircraft manufacturer in the UK is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Team Leader (B1) to oversee maintenance operations and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The candidate should hold a CAA Part-66 B1 Maintenance License and have experience with light utility aircraft. This full-time position offers a salary range of £70,000 - £85,000 depending on experience, alongside an attractive benefits package including flexible working hours and a contributory pension scheme.

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

• Experience working in a similar role on light utility, unpressurised aircraft.
• Experience in base maintenance, preferably with modification or structural repair experience.
• Experience working on light turbo-prop fixed-wing aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Supervise up to 6 Technicians and 2 Apprentices.
• Certify modification and maintenance work.
• Carry out aircraft maintenance, inspection, and repair.

Skills

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

Fault identification, isolation, and rectification

Education

Aircraft engineering apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

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 to 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

Britten‑Norman is a leading aircraft manufacturer that has been building aircraft continuously for over 70 years. The company is world renowned for its iconic BN2 Islander Series. The Islander is one of the most successful civil aircraft ever produced in the UK. Available in both piston and turboprop variants, Islander aircraft offer exceptional Short Take‑off and Landing capabilities and the ability to operate from unprepared surfaces, including both grass and sand. It has been manufactured continuously since 1965, with 1,299 aircraft built to date. Islander aircraft provide adaptable, low‑cost solutions that are currently in daily use with some 200 companies and organisations in over 70 countries worldwide. Britten‑Norman also provides comprehensive support to its customers, with field servicing, training, and modifications/upgrades available. They have a dedicated training department that offers expert OEM approved training for pilots, mission operators, and technicians. Additionally, they prioritise innovation and are currently involved in various Research and Development programs. With facilities in the UK and USA, Britten‑Norman is able to cater to customers globally. Their commitment to excellence and their passion for pushing boundaries in aircraft design make them a top choice for those in the aviation industry.