B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer — Lead Base Maintenance

Air X Jet Support UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An aviation maintenance organization in London is seeking a B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer responsible for overseeing maintenance tasks and supervising a team. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, planning workloads, and maintaining high maintenance standards. Ideal candidates have a B1 licence and relevant aircraft experience. The position offers a competitive salary and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Generous annual leave

Company healthcare and pension scheme

Training and professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year exercising certification privileges in a Line or Base Maintenance environment.
• 6 months recent experience on type.
• Comprehensive understanding of Part 145 regulations.
• Flexible worker prepared to adjust hours for operational demands.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of Mechanics performing Base Maintenance on aircraft.
• Inspection and certification of scheduled maintenance tasks.
• Ensure aircraft technical logbook and maintenance documentation are accurate.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Word

Proficiency in Outlook

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Ability to learn in-house systems

Education

UK CAA and/or EASA Category B1 Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence

Type rating on CL-600, EMB-135 or ERJ-190

Tools

Veryon or other Maintenance Management Systems

Job description

An aviation maintenance organization in London is seeking a B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer responsible for overseeing maintenance tasks and supervising a team. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, planning workloads, and maintaining high maintenance standards. Ideal candidates have a B1 licence and relevant aircraft experience. The position offers a competitive salary and a supportive working environment.