B1 Licensed Engineer

Avalon Aero Ltd; Cranfield; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong Company Pension Scheme (Salary)

Private Medical Insurance

Relocation assistance

28 days holiday + UK statutory days

Type Rating Pay

Training opportunities

Overtime paid 1.5x

Holiday exchange scheme

Job summary

Avalon Aero Ltd is seeking a skilled Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (B1) to lead avionic maintenance tasks at our Cranfield base. You will ensure compliance with MOE, UK CAA Part-145, and maintenance data, while supervising personnel and maintaining regulatory records.

Ideal candidates will have a Part-66 B1 licence, with BAe146/AVRO RJ experience desirable and training available. The role offers a strong pension, relocation support and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid UK CAA Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's Licence (B1).
• Existing type ratings and certifying authorisations in BAe146/AVRO RJ, ATR-72 or Saab 340 would be desirable; training courses available.
• Aircraft maintenance apprenticeship or equivalent qualification completed.
• Strong computer literacy, with MS Office and maintenance/databases.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced operational environment and multi‑disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all avionic maintenance tasks are within MOE scope and company certification authorisations.
• Comply with UK CAA Part-145 requirements and approved maintenance data and procedures.
• Plan, manage and supervise maintenance tasks to meet schedule, budget and customer expectations.
• Maintain regulatory approvals and continue training evidence; ensure 24‑hour access to records.
• Brief and supervise personnel, ensuring competence and resources for safe maintenance.
• Follow MOE procedures and MOE policy in daily work.
• Support Safety Management System by reporting hazards and investigations.
• Maintain housekeeping and FOD control in hangar and workshops.
• Provide timely technical reports, handovers and maintenance documentation.
• Undertake additional duties as directed by Base Maintenance Manager.
• Promote professionalism, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Skills

English communication

Fast-paced environment

Education

Aircraft Maintenance apprenticeship or equivalent

Microsoft Office and maintenance databases

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Avalon Aero

Avalon Aero started operations in 2000 by providing hands‑on technical advice and maintenance support for the conversion, and subsequent worldwide operation, of a specialist BAe 146 research aircraft. Martin, our Managing Director, has been with us from the start and has helped build the company into the premier maintenance provider that we see today. Crucially, growth has not eradicated the ingrained core values that are typical of a small, family‑run business.

We pride ourselves on our reputation for being open, trustworthy, reliable and transparent in all our activities and relationships. We work tirelessly to make our customers’ involvement as straightforward as possible and we have a proven record in offering those customers the reassurance of knowing that their valuable assets will be delivered back to them on budget, on time and in good order. In the competitive and demanding aviation industry, we realise how important it is to keep our delivery promises.

Over the past 25+ years, we have built up a second‑to‑none reputation for the provision of aircraft maintenance, special mission projects and large scale, bespoke conversions on various aircraft types and sizes; our skill set with the BAe146 / Avro RJ types is renowned across the world.

Not content with resting on our laurels, we are committed to expanding into the future. We have recently relocated into a newly refurbished, larger facility at Cranfield Airport, UK, and made significant investments into adopting new aircraft types and special mission projects.

Pay and Benefits Package

Avalon Aero do not take our employees for granted, they are after all the beating heart of our operations, so looking through our "Family Business Style " prism of values, we look at the whole package that we can offer, not just a salary figure.

The Package on offer includes the following:

• Strong Company Pension Scheme (Salary Sacrifice) that rewards employees for their length of service and for increasing their own personal contributions, which can result in thousands of Pounds saved over the course of your employment.
• No day shift / night shift patterns, just standard eight hour days Monday through Friday, which can be completed anytime between 7am through 6pm, allowing you a greater flexibility in your role.
• Overtime available during weekends and evenings as required, paid at 1.5 times your salary.
• Type Rating Pay - be rewarded for bringing certain Aircraft Types across to us and for future types received.
• Training opportunities available, including funding for Type Rating courses, Personal Development courses etc. in a range of subjects.
• Holiday entitlement of up to 28 Days paid leave per year plus all UK Statutory Days.
• A generous Authorised Absence Entitlement policy, which allows up to 30 days paid absence for illness / medical appointments / family bereavement and care giving / Jury Service to name just a few examples.
• Various Salary Sacrifice Schemes available, such as Ride 2 Work, Holiday exchange etc.
• Private Medical Insurance, which can cover yourself, your partner and any dependants up to the age of 18. This includes Mental Health Support, 24/7 direct contact to a GP / Nurse Practitioner, Financial Wellbeing tools and discounts to Gyms / Fitness centres.
• Relocation Payment – for the right candidate we will assist with the cost of relocating closer to Avalon Aero’s Base Maintenance facility. This includes sponsoring Non‑UK Nationals to obtain the appropriate visa’s to obtain the right to work within the UK

Overall, the annual package on offer is circa £85,000

Key Responsibilities and duties

• Ensure that all aircraft avionic maintenance tasks undertaken are carried out within the organisation's approved scope of work and capabilities, as defined in the Company Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE), and within the limits of personal company certification authorisations.
• Ensure that all maintenance activities undertaken or assigned comply with applicable UK CAA regulations, Part-145 requirements, approved maintenance data, company procedures, and quality standards.
• Plan, manage, and supervise assigned maintenance tasks and projects to ensure they are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and to the satisfaction of the customer.
• Maintain the validity of all required regulatory approvals, company continuation training, and UK CAA Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence, ensuring that evidence of compliance can be produced within 24 hours when requested.
• Ensure that all personnel under your supervision are appropriately briefed, competent, suitably qualified, and provided with the necessary resources, tools, and support to carry out maintenance activities safely and in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Understand and comply with all applicable company procedures, policies, and the Maintenance Organization Exposition (MOE)
• Actively support and participate in the company's Safety Management System (SMS) by identifying hazards, reporting occurrences, participating in investigations where required, and promoting a positive safety culture.
• Ensure that the hangar, workshops, and all areas of responsibility are maintained to the highest standards of housekeeping (husbandry), cleanliness, safety, and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) control.
• Provide accurate, detailed, and timely work updates, technical reports, shift handovers, and maintenance documentation to ensure effective communication and continuity of operations.
• Undertake any additional duties or responsibilities, commensurate with the role, as directed by the Base Maintenance Manager or their nominated deputy.
• Promote a culture of professionalism, regulatory compliance, quality, and continuous improvement, ensuring the highest standards of workmanship and airworthiness are maintained.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Hold a valid UK CAA Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's Licence (B1).
• Existing type ratings and certifying authorisations in BAe146 / AVRO RJ, ATR-72 and Saab 340 types would be desirable, however training courses will be made available.
• Have successfully completed a recognised Aircraft Maintenance Engineering apprenticeship or an equivalent approved engineering qualification.
• Demonstrate a high level of computer literacy, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, together with maintenance and database systems.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation.
• Be able to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment, managing multiple priorities whilst maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

Be capable of working independently with minimal supervision, while also contributing positively as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.