B1 Licensed Engineer

DCS Recruitment; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Pension plan

Life assurance

Health plan

Employee assistance

Training opportunities

Free on-site parking

Job summary

DCS Recruitment is seeking a UK CAA B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer for a permanent role at Farnborough Airport. The role focuses on line maintenance, AOG support, and certifying work within your licence and company authorisations.

The position requires strong technical skills, safety focus, and customer service excellence. The successful candidate will work 10:00–22:00 with a rotating shift pattern, and enjoy an attractive package including base salary, shift allowance, and type allowances, along

Qualifications

• A valid UK CAA B1 Aircraft Maintenance Licence.
• Experience certifying aircraft maintenance within licence and company authorisations.
• Strong troubleshooting and defect rectification skills.
• Business aviation experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out and certifying aircraft maintenance within the scope of your licence and authorisations.
• Provide line maintenance and AOG support to customers.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and defect rectification.
• Complete and certify maintenance documentation to regulatory requirements.

Skills

UK CAA B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Line maintenance experience

Troubleshooting & defect rectification

Excellent communication skills

Job description

B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Farnborough Airport | Permanent | 10:00 – 22:00 Shift Pattern
Salary: £70,000 + £3,000 Shift Allowance + Type Allowances

Are you a UK CAA B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer looking for your next career move?

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading business aviation MRO for an experienced B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer to join their line maintenance team based at Farnborough Airport.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established aviation organisation with more than 40 years of industry experience, working within a professional engineering team supporting a diverse fleet of small to mid-size, turbine-powered business aircraft across the UK and Europe.

The Role

As a B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out and certifying aircraft maintenance within the scope of your licence, company approvals and authorisations.

You will provide line maintenance and AOG support to customers while ensuring all maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with approved maintenance data and regulatory requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out and certifying aircraft maintenance within the scope of your B1 licence and company authorisations.
• Providing Aircraft on Ground (AOG) and line maintenance support to customers.
• Performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections and defect rectification.
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting aircraft defects and technical issues.
• Carrying out maintenance in accordance with approved maintenance data, manufacturer instructions and company procedures.
• Supporting aircraft turnarounds and ensuring aircraft are returned to service safely and efficiently.
• Completing and certifying maintenance documentation accurately and in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Ensuring all maintenance activities comply with applicable UK CAA/EASA Part-145 requirements.
• Liaising with customers, flight crews, maintenance control, manufacturers’ representatives and other engineering/support teams.
• Providing technical support and guidance to other members of the maintenance team where required.
• Maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, compliance and customer service.
• Working effectively both independently and as part of a wider engineering team.
• Travelling as required to support AOG and mobile maintenance activities.

Aircraft Types

Experience on the following aircraft types would be highly advantageous:

Cessna Citation

• C510
• C525 / 525A / 525B
• C525C
• C550 / C560
• C560XL / XLS
• C680

Embraer

• EMB-135 / EMB-145
• EMB-505

HondaJet

• HA-420

Type Allowance

Once type rated and approved on the relevant aircraft type, you will receive:

£2,000 per annum per type, up to a maximum of 5 types.

This provides the opportunity to earn up to an additional £10,000 per annum in type allowances.

About You

We are looking for an experienced, professional and motivated UK CAA B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer with a strong background in aircraft maintenance.

You will ideally have:

• A valid UK CAA B1 Aircraft Maintenance Licence.
• Relevant line maintenance experience.
• Experience certifying aircraft maintenance within your licence and company authorisations.
• Business aviation experience is highly desirable but not essential.
• Experience on Cessna Citation, Embraer, HondaJet or Bombardier aircraft is advantageous.
• Strong troubleshooting and defect rectification skills.
• A full UK driving licence and the unrestricted ability to travel as required.
• The right to work in the UK.
• A strong commitment to safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions within your licence and authorisations.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise workloads effectively.
• A professional and customer-focused approach.
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly when completing and certifying maintenance documentation.
• A positive, flexible and proactive attitude.

Business jet experience is preferred, but candidates with strong relevant B1 experience from other aviation environments will also be considered.

Shift Pattern

10:00 – 22:00

4/5/5/4/5/5 shift rotation

£3,000 annual shift allowance

The structured shift pattern provides an excellent work-life balance while offering the opportunity to work within a dynamic and highly professional business aviation environment.

Salary & Benefits

• £70,000 base salary.
• £3,000 annual shift allowance.
• £2,000 per annum per type once type rated, up to a maximum of 5 types.
• Potential to earn up to £10,000 per annum in type allowances.
• 33 days’ holiday, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with company matching contributions between 4% and 7.5%.
• Life Assurance – 4 x base salary.
• Medicash health cash plan.
• Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 support and counselling.
• Employee rewards and recognition programme.
• Employee shopping and lifestyle discounts.
• Free on-site parking.
• Company-sponsored personal development opportunities.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and ongoing training and development.
• Type training opportunities through in-house Part-147 training.
• Global development opportunities.
• Mentoring schemes.
• Company sick pay.
• Volunteering and charity days.
• Regular social events.
• Enhanced family-friendly leave policies.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for a B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer to develop their career within a specialist business aviation environment.

You will be working with a varied fleet of high-value aircraft, supporting customers across the UK and Europe and gaining exposure to a range of Cessna, Embraer and HondaJet aircraft.

The role offers an attractive overall package, with a £70,000 base salary, £3,000 shift allowance and up to £10,000 in type allowances, alongside excellent benefits and opportunities for professional development.

You will join an experienced engineering team where safety, quality, professionalism and customer service are key priorities.

Interested?

If you are a UK CAA B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer looking for a permanent opportunity at Farnborough Airport, we would be keen to hear from you.

INDENG

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