B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer — A400M, RAF Brize Norton

Morson Edge; Greater London; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£60/hour

A400M project

Brize Norton hub

5x5x4 shift

Possible extension

Experienced team

Supervisory duties

Safety-focused environment

Job summary

Morson Edge is seeking an experienced B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer to support A400M maintenance at RAF Brize Norton. You will work on certifying maintenance, ensuring safety and compliance, and guiding junior engineers in a demanding military aviation environment.

The role offers a 6‑month contract with a £60 per hour rate and the opportunity for supervisory responsibilities within a highly skilled team.

Qualifications

• Hold an appropriate Category B Licence for A400M Type Course.
• Complete MOD Phase 2 Technical Training per MAA RA4808.
• Valid EWIS and Human Factors training.
• Proven experience in military or regulated aviation maintenance.
• Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to obtain and exercise company approvals.
• UK driving licence and ability to obtain airside permit.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform and certify A400M maintenance per technical docs and procedures.
• Certify own work and, where authorised, others' within approvals.
• Support aircraft availability and operational delivery targets.
• Lead groups of engineers on assigned maintenance tasks.
• Carry out fault diagnosis, repairs, and maintenance activities.
• Ensure maintenance documentation is accurate and timely.
• Maintain high safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor apprentices and new starters as needed.
• Support offsite AOG and line support activities as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality and efficiency.

Skills

Category B Licence

MOD Phase 2 Training

EWIS & Human Factors

Military/regulated ops

Leadership & teamwork

Company approvals

UK driving licence/ Airside permit

Security Clearance eligibility

Job description

Morson Edge is seeking an experienced B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer to support A400M maintenance at RAF Brize Norton. You will work on certifying maintenance, ensuring safety and compliance, and guiding junior engineers in a demanding military aviation environment.

The role offers a 6‑month contract with a £60 per hour rate and the opportunity for supervisory responsibilities within a highly skilled team.