B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer (Contract)

STS Aviation Group; Newquay; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Aviation Services in Newquay, Cornwall, United Kingdom, is hiring a B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer on a 6 to 7 month contract to support its winter maintenance programme. You will hold UK CAA Part-66 B1 licence with Airbus A320 Family type rating and recency, perform and certify scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and lead mechanics in the Newquay hangar.

The role requires base maintenance experience, strong technical leadership, and flexibility to meet changing operational needs while

Qualifications

• Current UK CAA Part-66 B1 Aircraft Maintenance Licence.
• Airbus A320 Family type rating with current recency.
• Previous base maintenance experience.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Flexibility to meet changing work requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair and overhaul activities on customer aircraft.
• Complete scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance.
• Certify maintenance within the scope of company approvals.
• Provide leadership and supervision to aircraft mechanics and support personnel.
• Lead by example and maintain high standards of maintenance execution.
• Ensure aircraft maintenance is completed safely, efficiently and on schedule.
• Support customer expectations for on-time performance.
• Help maintain technical dispatch reliability.
• Adapt to changing maintenance and operational requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Aircraft maintenance

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

MS Office

Job description

B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer (Contract)

STS Aviation Services is hiring B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineers for a 6- to 7-month contract supporting its winter maintenance programme in Newquay, Cornwall, United Kingdom.

These positions are scheduled to begin in September and require current Airbus A320 Family type ratings with recency. Successful candidates will perform and certify scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance while providing leadership to mechanics and support personnel within the Newquay hangar.

Applicants must be UK citizens or currently hold valid authorisation to work for any employer in the United Kingdom. Any applicable work authorisation must have at least two years remaining before its expiration date.

Position Overview

The B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer will perform, supervise and certify aircraft maintenance within the scope of company approvals.

This position requires previous base maintenance experience, strong technical leadership and the flexibility to support changing operational requirements in a dynamic aircraft maintenance environment.

• Job Title: B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer
• Aircraft Type: Airbus A320 Family
• Employment Type: Contract
• Contract Length: 6 to 7 months
• Start Date: September
• Location: Newquay, Cornwall, United Kingdom

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair and overhaul activities on customer aircraft
• Complete scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance
• Certify maintenance within the scope of company approvals
• Provide leadership and supervision to aircraft mechanics and support personnel
• Lead by example and maintain high standards of maintenance execution
• Ensure aircraft maintenance is completed safely, efficiently and on schedule
• Support customer expectations for on-time performance
• Help maintain technical dispatch reliability
• Adapt to changing maintenance and operational requirements

Qualifications

• Current UK CAA Part-66 B1 Aircraft Maintenance Licence
• Airbus A320 Family type rating with current recency
• Previous base maintenance experience
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment
• Flexibility to meet changing work requirements
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Full UK driving licence

Right to Work Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• Be a citizen of the United Kingdom
• Hold valid authorisation to work for any employer in the United Kingdom with at least two years remaining before expiration

About STS Aviation Services

STS Aviation Services is a global aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul provider supporting commercial and military operators around the world. With operations across Europe, the Middle East and North America, our teams deliver aircraft maintenance, structural modifications, engineering support, aircraft interior services and AOG support while maintaining strict standards for safety, quality and operational performance.