B1 Licensed Engineer

STS Aviation Services; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Aviation Services is seeking B1 Licensed Engineers to join our Manchester team at Manchester Airport (MAN). This permanent, full-time role supports base maintenance operations in one of the UK's leading facilities.

The ideal candidate will hold UK CAA Part 66 B1 license with current type ratings on Boeing 737 NG/ MAX or Airbus A320 family, and have solid base maintenance experience. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• UK CAA Part 66 B1 License is required.
• Current CAA type certification on Boeing 737 NG, 737 MAX or Airbus A320 family is required.
• Previous base maintenance experience is required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced aviation maintenance environment.
• Flexibility to meet changing operational and maintenance requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and overhaul of customer aircraft including scheduled and unscheduled tasks.
• Certify maintenance within company approvals and regulatory requirements.
• Provide leadership and supervision to aircraft mechanics and support staff.
• Lead by example to maintain high maintenance standards.
• Ensure maintenance activities are completed efficiently and to customer satisfaction.
• Support reliability and on-time aircraft performance.

Skills

UK CAA Part 66 B1 License

B1 type rating Boeing 737 NG

B1 type rating Boeing 737 MAX

B1 type rating Airbus A320 family

Base maintenance experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Full UK driving licence

MS Office knowledge

Job description

STS Aviation Services is hiring B1 Licensed Engineers in Manchester, United Kingdom.

STS Aviation Services continues to expand its base maintenance operations, and we are looking for experienced UK CAA B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineers to join our growing team at Manchester Airport (MAN). This is a permanent, full time opportunity to work within one of the most advanced aircraft maintenance facilities in the United Kingdom.

If you are a licensed aircraft engineer with Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family experience and want to play a key role in a rapidly growing UK MRO operation, we want to hear from you.

Position Overview

The B1 Licensed Engineer will perform and certify aircraft maintenance activities within the scope of company approvals while supporting base maintenance operations at our Manchester facility. This role requires strong technical knowledge, leadership ability, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and maintenance quality.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and overhaul of customer aircraft including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks
• Certify maintenance within the scope of company approvals and regulatory requirements
• Provide leadership and supervision to aircraft mechanics and support staff
• Lead by example to maintain high standards of aircraft maintenance execution
• Ensure aircraft maintenance activities are completed efficiently and to customer satisfaction
• Support strong technical dispatch reliability and on time aircraft performance

Required Aircraft Type Ratings

We are recruiting engineers with current UK CAA type ratings on the following aircraft:

• Boeing 737 NG
• Boeing 737 MAX
• Airbus A319
• Airbus A320
• Airbus A321

Skills & Experience

• UK CAA Part 66 B1 License required
• Current CAA type certification on Boeing 737 NG, Boeing 737 MAX, or Airbus A320 family aircraft
• Previous base maintenance experience required
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced and dynamic aviation maintenance environment
• Flexibility to meet changing operational and maintenance requirements
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Full UK driving licence required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Work Eligibility

Applicants must be citizens of the United Kingdom or currently hold valid authorization to work in the UK, with at least two years remaining before expiration.

About STS Aviation Services

STS Aviation Services is one of the fastest growing aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul organisations in the United Kingdom and Europe. Our teams deliver high quality base maintenance, aircraft modification, interior installation, and global line maintenance services to airline and aviation customers around the world.

With modern hangar facilities and a rapidly expanding international network, STS Aviation Services continues to set the standard for safety, reliability, and technical excellence in the aviation maintenance industry.