B1 Licensed Engineer

JMC Aviation; Luton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An aircraft maintenance company based in Luton is seeking a B1 Licensed Engineer to supervise maintenance operations. This role includes certifying work done according to regulations, overseeing staff, and ensuring aircraft turnaround times are met efficiently. Candidates must hold a UK CAA Part 66 B1 Licence and preferably have experience with Airbus A320 aircraft. The position offers competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career development support.

Benefits

Competitive salary and allowances

Sponsorship for CAA B1 license holders

7% employer pension contribution

3x Life assurance

Private healthcare and dental

Free eye tests and glasses vouchers

Employee assistance programme

Employee referral programme

Training and development support

240 hours annual leave per annum

Qualifications

• Must possess a UK CAA Part 66 B1 Licence.
• Experience with Airbus A320 is preferred.
• Willingness to work night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Carry out certification of work according to authorisation.
• Supervise staff along with the Leading Mechanic.
• Report significant findings to the Shift Manager promptly.
• Ensure efficient turnaround times for aircraft.
• Complete work handover logs for shift changes.
• Identify and provision spares efficiently.
• Adhere to Health and Safety standards as per Company Manual.
• Raise safety reports for any incidents.

Skills

UK CAA Part 66 B1 Licence

Airbus A320 (preferably with PW1100G) type rating

Line maintenance experience

Ability to work nights

Hold a Drivers License

Job description

JMC Aviation are working with an MRO company based in Luton , looking to recruit a new B1 Licensed Engineer to join their team.

This client is an international line and base maintenance provider, operating a comprehensive level of support for commercial aircraft operators. As an independent MRO, they are able to adapt their approach to respond to rapidly changing requirements and provide services which include component repairs, overhauls, piece part manufacture, aircraft fuel tank repairs, aircraft maintenance, aircraft interiors and AOG support.

The company's culture of being a friendly, dynamic team with a professional work ethic of continually nurturing talent, means that their employees' ongoing learning and development is taken seriously with training support to widen skills and knowledge. This vacancy is available due to business turnovers.

This is a Permanent Position based in Luton .

5 / 5 / 4 mixed shift pattern, working 12 hour shifts.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary and allowances
• Sponsorship available if holds a CAA B1 license with required aircraft type ratings
• 7% employer contribution to pension
• 3x Life assurance
• Private healthcare and private dental
• Free eye tests and vouchers towards glasses
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee referral programme
• Training and development support to widen skills and knowledge
• 240 hours annual leave per annum, increasing by 12 hours per years' service up to max 300 hours

The Role

The primary purpose of this role is to carrying out certification of work carried out in accordance with the scope and privileges of the authorisation held.

Other Duties Involve

• Supervising staff in conjunction with a Leading Mechanic, allocated to the aircraft or zone that the Certifying Engineer is accountable for
• Ensuring that any significant findings that could affect the aircraft delivery are reported to the Shift Manager as soon as possible
• Ensuring that work is carried out in the most efficient manner to ensure the aircraft turnaround times are met
• Ensuring continuity of work by completing the handover log and being available to give a handover at the shift change
• Ensuring spares are identified and provisioned in the most time efficient manner so as to avoid any delays in rectification
• Maintaining an awareness of Human Factors and ensure Health and Safety standards are of the highest possible and in line with the Company Safety Manual
• Raising safety reports are raised following any incidents or identification of any hazards

Required Skills and Attributes

• UK CAA Part 66 B1 Licence
• Airbus A320 (preferably with PW1100G) type rating
• Line maintenance experience
• Ability to work nights
• Hold a Drivers License

If you think this is the role for you and you have the necessary skills and attributes, please apply today or contact JMC Aviation for more details.

Please note that due to the high level of applicants we will only be contacting shortlisted candidates regarding this role.

For this opportunity JMC Aviation Ltd is acting as an employment agency.