B1 Licensed Engineer

STS Aviation Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

STS Aviation Services is recruiting B1 UK CAA Licensed Engineers to join our Manchester facility on a contract basis. Successful candidates will support commercial aircraft maintenance programmes, including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, certification activity and the supervision of aircraft mechanics and support staff.

We are looking for engineers with current type ratings on Boeing 737 MAX or Airbus A320, with base maintenance experience, and the ability to lead by example in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Part 66 CAA Licence, B1.
• Current CAA Type Certification in Boeing 737 MAX or Airbus A320.
• Previous base maintenance experience.
• Must be able to work in a dynamic environment and be flexible to meet changing working requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Organisational skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance, repair and overhaul of customer’s aircraft to include all forms of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and certification of maintenance within the scope of company approvals.
• Provide leadership and supervision of aircraft mechanics and support staff, leading the standards of maintenance execution by example.
• Ensuring the aircraft maintenance activity is performed in a timely and efficient manner to customer’s full satisfaction for on-time performance and technical dispatch reliability.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Good communication skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

STS Aviation Services

STS Aviation Services is hiring B1 Licensed Engineers in Manchester, United Kingdom. These are contract opportunities supporting commercial winter programmes at our Manchester base, with a planned September 2026 start date.

We are looking for UK CAA Part 66 B1 Licensed Engineers with current type certification on the Boeing 737 MAX or Airbus A320. If you have strong base maintenance experience, take pride in leading maintenance activity to the highest standards, and want to be part of one of the UK’s leading MRO operations, we want to hear from you.

This is an exciting time to join STS Aviation Services. Our UK operations continue to grow, and our Manchester facility plays a key role in delivering safe, efficient and reliable aircraft maintenance for our customers.

Position Overview

STS Aviation Services is recruiting B1 UK CAA Licensed Engineers to join our Manchester facility on a contract basis. Successful candidates will support commercial aircraft maintenance programmes, including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, certification activity and the supervision of aircraft mechanics and support staff.

We are looking for engineers with one or more of the following current type ratings:

• Boeing 737 MAX
• Airbus A320

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintenance, repair and overhaul of customer’s aircraft to include all forms of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and certification of maintenance within the scope of company approvals.
• Provide leadership and supervision of aircraft mechanics and support staff, leading the standards of maintenance execution by example.
• Ensuring the aircraft maintenance activity is performed in a timely and efficient manner to customer’s full satisfaction for on-time performance and technical dispatch reliability.

Skills and Experience

• Part 66 CAA Licence, B1.
• Current CAA Type Certification in the following aircraft: Boeing 737 MAX or Airbus A320.
• Previous base maintenance experience.
• Must be able to work in a dynamic environment and be flexible to meet changing working requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Organisational skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications.

About STS Aviation Services

STS Aviation Services is one of the UK’s leading MRO providers, offering aircraft maintenance, modification and support services to commercial and military customers. With growing operations across the United Kingdom, STS Aviation Services delivers flexible, reliable and high-quality aircraft maintenance solutions backed by experienced engineering teams and a strong commitment to operational excellence.