B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer - A320

Willis Aviation Services Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Health Cash Plan

Health & Well-being scheme

Discretionary Bonus

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discount Scheme

EV Leasing Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Willis Aviation Services Limited seeks licensed engineers to join our high-performing team at Teesside International Airport, handling aircraft disassembly, maintenance, storage, and return to service. You will certify maintenance on Airbus A320 Family aircraft and supervise base maintenance activities to ensure safety and compliance.

Candidates should hold UK CAA Part-66 B1 licence, Airbus A320 rating, and strong knowledge of Part-M/Part-145/Part-66/Part-147.

Qualifications

• UK CAA Part-66 B1 Aircraft Maintenance Licence.
• Current Airbus A320 Family type rating.
• Supervisory experience in base or line maintenance.
• Strong working knowledge of UK CAA/EASA Part-M, Part-145, Part-66 and Part-147 regulations.
• Knowledge of Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations (CAMO).
• Human Factors (HF) trained.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work strictly in accordance with approved maintenance data.

Responsibilities

• Certify maintenance and support staff in accordance with authorisation privileges.
• Supervise base maintenance activities and allocate work effectively.
• Ensure completion and certification of all customer work to the highest safety and compliance standards.
• Adhere to approved maintenance data and company procedures.
• Liaise with Quality Auditors to ensure quality assurance activities are carried out.
• Support implementation of the company Quality Policy and HF principles.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised working environment.
• Complete maintenance documentation accurately and clearly.
• Attend required training, including avionics/type training where required.
• Ensure tooling and equipment are maintained per procedures.
• Report issues and suggest improvements to Safety and Compliance Manager.
• Support MOE maintenance and procedures, promote Just Culture.
• Submit occurrence reports and encourage reporting among colleagues.
• Prepare work packages and hand over to maintenance personnel.
• Review completed work packages for errors, ensuring corrections are made.
• Archive documents and forward originals to the CAMO.
• Promote safety culture through hazard reporting and HF principles.

Skills

Licensing knowledge

Airbus A320 rating

Supervisory experience

Regulatory knowledge

CAMO knowledge

HF training

English communication

Data adherence

Job description

We’re seeking skilled, licensed engineers to join us as part of a high-performing team delivering essential services across aircraft disassembly, maintenance, storage, and return to service.

What You'll Do

As a Licensed B1 Engineer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring aircraft maintenance is carried out to the highest standards, in compliance with regulatory and company requirements. You’ll supervise base maintenance activities and act as certifying staff on Airbus A320 Family aircraft, right at the heart of our operations at Teesside International Airport.

Licensed Aircraft Engineers are responsible for performing maintenance in accordance with applicable regulations, approved maintenance data, and company procedures to ensure aircraft are released to service safely and compliantly. The role also includes supporting wider operational activities that contribute to the effective functioning of the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Certify maintenance and support staff in accordance with individual authorisation privileges.
• Supervise base maintenance activities and allocate work effectively.
• Ensure completion and certification of all customer work to the highest standards of safety and compliance.
• Adhere strictly to approved maintenance data and company procedures.
• Liaise with Quality Auditors to ensure quality assurance activities can be carried out effectively.
• Support the implementation of the company's Quality Policy and Human Factors principles.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised working environment.
• Perform maintenance strictly in accordance with approved maintenance data.
• Complete maintenance documentation accurately, clearly, and unambiguously.
• Attend all required training, including additional aircraft type training where required.
• Ensure tooling and equipment are used and maintained in accordance with company procedures.
• Report issues and suggest improvements to the Safety and Compliance Manager where appropriate.
• Support the ongoing maintenance and accuracy of the Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE) and associated procedures.
• Promote and maintain a Just Culture within the organisation.
• Submit occurrence reports when required and encourage colleagues to do the same.
• Prepare work packages and formally hand them over to maintenance personnel.
• Review completed work packages, identify errors or omissions, and ensure corrections are made before release.
• Archive completed work packages electronically and forward original documentation to the relevant CAMO.
• Promote a positive safety culture through continuous improvement, hazard reporting, and the application of Human Factors principles.

Qualifications / Requirements

• UK CAA Part-66 B1 Aircraft Maintenance Licence.
• Current Airbus A320 Family type rating.
• Supervisory experience in base or line maintenance.
• Strong working knowledge of UK CAA/EASA Part-M, Part-145, Part-66 and Part-147 regulations.
• Knowledge of Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations (CAMO).
• Human Factors (HF) trained.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work strictly in accordance with approved maintenance data.

Why Join WASL?

Willis Aviation Services Limited is part of Willis Lease Finance Corporation, a global leader in aviation services for over 45 years. Our facility at Teesside International Airport provides aircraft base maintenance, return to service, disassembly, short and long-term storage, as well as ground and cargo handling services.

At Willis Aviation Services Limited (WASL), we are committed to fair hiring practices and building a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace. We value every individual's contribution and make employment decisions based solely on job-related criteria, including qualifications, experience, and the ability to perform the role. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including references and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

These are exciting times for Willis Aviation Services Limited as we continue to grow. If you're ready to make a difference in aviation, we'd love to hear from you.

What we offer

• 33 days' annual leave (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 3 additional days each year
• Employee Health Cash Plan
• $1500 per year Health & Well-being scheme
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Willis VIP Employee Recognition Programme
• Excellent Employee Referral Bonus Scheme
• Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Personal development and career progression opportunities
• Recognition and long-service awards
• Free on-site parking
• Supportive, inclusive and collaborative working culture