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B1 Line Maintenance Engineer

Airbus Operations Limited

England

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 60,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Join a pioneering company at RAF Brize Norton as a B1 Licensed Line Maintenance Engineer. Be part of a dynamic team responsible for the maintenance of Airbus A400M aircraft, ensuring they are mission-ready for high-profile governmental missions. This role offers the chance to engage in complex operations while collaborating with military personnel. With a focus on personal development and a commitment to work-life balance, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to aerospace innovation in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about aviation and ready to tackle challenges, this role is for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Annual Profit Share
Contributory Pension
Share Options
Car Leasing Scheme
Free Onsite Parking
Season Ticket Loan
Tax-Free Technology Scheme
Discounted Shopping
Flexible Working Hours

Qualifications

  • Must have a UK/EASA B1 or B1/B2 Aircraft Maintenance License.
  • Experience in a Line Maintenance environment is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Perform scheduled line maintenance and complex aircraft recovery operations.
  • Ensure aircraft are mission-ready and tasks are completed safely.

Skills

Teamwork
Communication Skills
Problem-Solving
Flexibility to Travel

Education

UK/EASA B1 or B1/B2 Aircraft Maintenance License
Equivalent Acceptable Qualification

Tools

Computer Software Applications for Maintenance Operations

Job description

Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must have or be able to obtain security clearance eligibility to access UK Ministry of Defence establishments, working within ITAR and Export Control restrictions


LOCATION: Brize Norton, Carterton, Oxfordshire


TYPE: Full time


HOURS: 42.5 (Shift)


WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

  • Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more

  • Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday

  • Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities

  • Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health/dental insurance/eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme

  • Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving

  • Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

Join a pioneering company at RAF Brize Norton with our Airbus A400M Line Maintenance team. Celebrate a decade of excellence as we reinvigorate our elite squad in the aviation domain. Serving a fleet of 22 A400M aircraft globally, our mission-ready team of over 250 skilled professionals is at the forefront of aerospace innovation, recovery, and support. Collaborating closely with military personnel, our fast-paced operations are central to executing high-profile governmental missions across diverse environments.


We are looking for a B1 Licensed Line Maintenance Engineer, you will be a pivotal part of this dynamic team. Your responsibilities will range from performing scheduled line maintenance to engaging in complex aircraft recovery operations. With your expertise, you will ensure that every aircraft is mission-ready, every task is completed safely, and every challenge becomes an opportunity for creative problem-solving.


HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM
  • UK/EASA B1 or B1/B2 Aircraft Maintenance License; or equivalent acceptable qualification
  • Experience in a Line Maintenance environment
  • Flexibility to travel within the UK and internationally as required
  • Availability for shift rotations to meet customer needs

ABOUT YOU
  • Comprehensive understanding of modern aircraft systems, preferably with previous Airbus experience
  • Exceptional teamwork and communication skills, ensuring alignment with the highest standards
  • Proficiency in computer software applications for maintenance operations
  • Ability to provide detailed feedback to influence operational decisions

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.


HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we will always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert).


This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.


Company:

Airbus Operations Limited


Employment Type:

Permanent


Experience Level:

Professional


Job Family:

Customer Eng. & Technical Support & Services


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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all.

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