B1 Mechanic

STS Aviation Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Aviation Services is seeking experienced B1 Aircraft Mechanics for contract opportunities in Manchester, United Kingdom, starting September 2026. This role supports scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on large commercial aircraft in a live hangar environment.

Applicants must have at least 3 years of aircraft experience, current UK work authorisation, and a valid DBS or ability to obtain one, plus strong knowledge of aircraft systems and excellent communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Aircraft maintenance experience

UK work authorisation

DBS clearance

Live aircraft maintenance

Aircraft systems knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

MS Office applications

Job description

Posted on

2026-10-23

STS Aviation Services

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, apply today.

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