B1 Mechanic

STS Aviation Services; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Aviation Services is seeking an experienced B1 Aircraft Mechanic to join our Manchester hangar for the winter maintenance programme. This contract role involves support for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on large commercial aircraft in a live environment.

Applicants must have at least three years of hands-on aircraft experience, UK work authorisation, and DBS clearance. The ideal candidate will be safety-conscious, capable of working to tight schedules, and proficient with aircraft

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' aircraft experience performing repairs, overhaul and maintenance on large commercial aircraft.
• Current authorisation to work in the United Kingdom with any employer.
• DBS clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Live aircraft mechanical experience and knowledge of aircraft systems.
• Interpersonal, organisational and communication skills; MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance, repair and overhaul of customer aircraft per scheduled/unscheduled needs.
• Follow STS and customer processes, record maintenance and bookings accurately.
• Ensure maintenance is performed safely, timely and to customer satisfaction.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness; comply with Health & Safety and COSHH.
• Adhere to minimum workplace safety standards and company policies.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Live aircraft experience

UK work authorisation

DBS check

Aircraft systems knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

STS Aviation Services is hiring B1 Aircraft Mechanics in Manchester, United Kingdom for contract opportunities starting in September 2026.

This role is part of our winter programme at the Manchester hangar and is built for experienced aircraft mechanics who know how to work safely, accurately and efficiently in a live commercial aircraft maintenance environment.

If you have hands-on aircraft mechanical experience, a strong understanding of aircraft systems and the right to work in the United Kingdom, we would like to hear from you.

Position Summary

STS Aviation Services is rapidly growing, and we are looking for experienced contractor B1 Aircraft Mechanics to be part of our journey as a leading UK MRO. This is an opportunity to support scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activity on large commercial aircraft while playing a key role at our Manchester facility.

Applicants must either be citizens of the United Kingdom or currently hold valid work authorisation for the United Kingdom with at least two years remaining before expiration.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintenance, repair and overhaul of customer aircraft to include all forms of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Follow both STS and customer-specific interface processes, recording all maintenance activity performed and ensuring all man-hour bookings are accurate and timely.
• Execute the highest levels of maintenance standards and ensure aircraft maintenance activity is performed in a timely and efficient manner to the customer's full satisfaction.
• Maintain the highest standard of safety and cleanliness, complying with all company procedures and policies.
• Fully comply with the minimum requirements for Health & Safety in the workplace and COSHH regulations.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate a minimum of 3 years' aircraft experience performing repairs, overhaul and maintenance on large commercial aircraft.
• Applicants must have current authorisation to work in the United Kingdom for any employer.
• All applicants must have a valid DBS or the ability to obtain one.
• Previous live aircraft mechanical experience.
• Good knowledge of aircraft systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications.

About STS Aviation Services

STS Aviation Services is one of the leading MRO providers in the United Kingdom, delivering aircraft maintenance, modification and engineering solutions for commercial and military operators. With facilities in Manchester, Birmingham and Newquay, our teams support aircraft operators with the technical skill, operational discipline and responsive support required to keep aircraft moving.

If you are an experienced B1 Aircraft Mechanic ready to support a major winter maintenance programme in Manchester