B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer - A400M

Morson Talent; Brize Norton; Presencial; GBP 68.000 - 97.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Morson Edge is recruiting experienced B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineers to support A400M maintenance and certification activities at RAF Brize Norton.

Join one of the UK's most important military aviation programmes and contribute to aircraft availability, safety, and regulatory compliance in a highly skilled environment.

Formación

• Hold an appropriate Category B Licence in accordance with CAA Part-66.
• A400M Type Course completed.
• MOD Phase 2 Technical Training (MAA RA4808).
• Valid EWIS and Human Factors training.
• Experience in a military or regulated aviation maintenance environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to obtain and exercise company approvals.
• Hold a UK driving licence and be capable of obtaining an airside driving permit.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance.

Responsabilidades

• Perform and certify A400M aircraft maintenance in accordance with approved Technical Documentation and Company Procedures.
• Certify own work and, where authorised, the work of others within the scope of approvals held.
• Support aircraft availability and operational delivery targets.
• Lead groups of engineers on assigned maintenance tasks.
• Carry out fault diagnosis, repairs, modifications, and maintenance activities.
• Ensure maintenance documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor apprentices, trainees, and new starters where required.
• Support offsite activities including AOG and line support when necessary.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Approvals

Educación

CAA Part-66 B Licence

A400M Type Course

MOD Phase 2 Technical Training

EWIS & Human Factors

Descripción del empleo

07:00 – 19:00

Security Clearance Eligibility Required

Join One of the UK's Most Important Military Aviation Programmes

Morson Edge is recruiting experienced B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineers to support A400M maintenance and certification activities at RAF Brize Norton.

As the home of the RAF's strategic air transport fleet, RAF Brize Norton plays a critical role in supporting global military operations. This opportunity offers the chance to work on the Airbus A400M Atlas within a highly skilled military aviation environment, supporting aircraft availability across one of the UK's most operational fleets.

Working alongside experienced engineers and maintenance teams, you'll combine hands-on maintenance, certification responsibilities, and technical leadership while supporting a programme that remains at the heart of UK defence operations.

Why Apply?

• £60 per hour contract rate
• Work on the Airbus A400M Atlas platform
• RAF Brize Norton – the UK's strategic air transport hub
• Structured 5x5x4 shift pattern
• Opportunity for contract extension
• Highly experienced military aviation engineering team
• Potential supervisory and mentoring responsibilities
• Safety-focused and regulated engineering environment

The Role

As a B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer, you will carry out and certify maintenance activities in accordance with approved technical documentation, regulatory requirements, and company procedures.

Working under the direction of the Senior Licensed Engineer (SLE) or Lead Engineer (LE), you will support aircraft serviceability and operational readiness while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

You will also provide technical support to engineering teams, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and help ensure maintenance delivery targets are achieved safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and certify A400M aircraft maintenance in accordance with approved Technical Documentation and Company Procedures
• Certify own work and, where authorised, the work of others within the scope of approvals held
• Support aircraft availability and operational delivery targets
• Lead groups of engineers on assigned maintenance tasks
• Carry out fault diagnosis, repairs, modifications, and maintenance activities
• Ensure maintenance documentation is completed accurately and on time
• Maintain the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
• Mentor apprentices, trainees, and new starters where required
• Support offsite activities including AOG and line support when necessary
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, and efficiency

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Hold an appropriate Category B Licence in accordance with CAA Part-66
• A400M Type Course completed
• Completion of MOD Phase 2 Technical Training (in line with MAA RA4808)
• Valid EWIS and Human Factors training
• Proven experience within a military or regulated aviation maintenance environment
• Strong leadership, communication, and teamworking skills
• Ability to obtain and exercise company approvals
• Hold a UK driving licence and be capable of obtaining an airside driving permit
• Eligible to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance

Ready for Your Next Contract?

If you're an experienced B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer looking for a contract on a major military aircraft programme, this is an excellent opportunity to join a respected engineering team supporting the RAF's A400M fleet at RAF Brize Norton.