B1 Licensed Engineer

TARCG - The Aviation Recruitment & Consulting Group; Cardiff; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Permanent and Executive Search Consultant for an aircraft maintenance role in Cardiff. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of aircraft maintenance experience and strong leadership skills, ensuring compliance with safety standards and overseeing the maintenance processes. Great opportunity for those looking to make an impact in a growing team.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in aircraft maintenance, 3 years in Base Maintenance.
• Strong ability to use recognized aircraft documentation.
• In-depth knowledge of aircraft systems required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure compliance with Part 145 maintenance requirements.
• Deliver defect rectification, repair, and modifications.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance experience

Use of aircraft documentation

Structural assessment and repair

Tools

Boeing or Airbus family aircraft

Job description

Senior Permanent and Executive Search Consultant

TARCG are proud to be supporting a leading name in aircraft maintenance and engineering services, to recruit a skilled and motivated B1 Engineer for their South Wales facility.

This is a permanent opportunity for an experienced engineer to bring their expertise in scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, whilst leading and mentoring teams to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality results.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and delegate resources to support smooth operations.
• Ensure compliance with Part 145 maintenance requirements and customer SLAs.
• Uphold strict safety, quality, and Health & Safety standards.
• Deliver defect rectification, investigation, repair, overhaul, and modifications.
• Lead Technicians and Mechanics during Base Maintenance checks.
• Ensure all paperwork and maintenance documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Liaise with Bay Managers and Production Planners on requirements and potential issues.
• Oversee correct timings, task card bookings, and storage/serviceability of components.
• Maintain high standards of hangar practices and workplace cleanliness.
• Suggest improvements to working conditions, efficiency, and procedures.
• Support compliance with company frameworks, policies, and risk management.

Key Requirements

• At least 5 years’ aircraft maintenance experience (3 years in Base Maintenance).
• Strong ability to use recognised aircraft documentation.
• Wide skillset in aircraft systems: rigging, component replacement, modifications.
• Structural assessment and repair experience.
• In-depth knowledge of aircraft systems.

Licensing Requirements

• UK CAA AML or EASA AML (issued pre-31.12.20), or UK CAA AML & EASA AML (issued post-31.12.20). Visa and Sponsorship available for EU Nationals who meet the licensing criteria.
• Type Rating & Recency for any Boeing or Airbus family aircraft.
• Airbus A320 Family

If you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered for this role, please send your updated resume to Vicki Senner at [e-mail]

TARCG is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. By applying to this advert, you give consent to TARCG holding & processing your personal data for the purpose of work finding services. TARCG is The Aviation Recruitment & Consulting Group.

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

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