B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer – UKCAA/EASA, Prestwick

Chevron Recruitment Agency; Prestwick; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7% pension contribution

Life assurance (3x)

Private healthcare

Dental cover

Eye tests and glasses vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme

Electric car salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Annual leave buy/sell

Job summary

Storm Maintenance is seeking a UKCAA/EASA B1 licensed engineer based in Prestwick to lead certification activities across designated aircraft zones. The role focuses on certifying completed work, supervising shift staff, and ensuring timely aircraft turnaround in a busy maintenance environment.

The ideal candidate holds a UK CAA Part-66 licence, has 5+ years of hands-on maintenance, and understands MOE and MEL procedures. Excellent English, and strong safety and planning skills are essential.

Qualifications

• A recognised apprenticeship within the aircraft industry or a similar technical discipline.
• A valid UK CAA Part-66 licence with the appropriate aircraft type rating.
• Demonstrable knowledge of airworthiness regulations and related procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out certification of completed work in accordance with the scope and privileges of the authorisation held and MOE.
• Supervise staff allocated to the aircraft or zone for which the Certifying Engineer is accountable.
• Ensure any significant findings that could affect aircraft delivery are reported to the Shift Manager.
• Maintain continuity of work by completing the handover log and providing a clear handover at each shift change.
• Ensure required spares are identified and provisioned to avoid delays to rectification work.

Skills

CAA Part-66 licence

Aircraft maintenance

English proficiency

Education

Apprenticeship in aircraft industry

Job description

Storm Maintenance is seeking a UKCAA/EASA B1 licensed engineer based in Prestwick to lead certification activities across designated aircraft zones. The role focuses on certifying completed work, supervising shift staff, and ensuring timely aircraft turnaround in a busy maintenance environment.

The ideal candidate holds a UK CAA Part-66 licence, has 5+ years of hands-on maintenance, and understands MOE and MEL procedures. Excellent English, and strong safety and planning skills are essential.