B1 Mechanic: 49042

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Aviation Services is seeking a B1 Mechanic in Birmingham. In this role, you will perform modifications and maintenance, ensuring technical integrity and safety. Responsibilities include equipment removal, interpreting manuals, and supporting system testing. Join a leading MRO provider committed to safety and success.

Qualifications

• 2 years live aircraft Mechanical experience preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of Mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Complete strip/removal of minor and major aircraft equipment.
• Interpret technical manuals and regulatory requirements.
• Support aircraft system testing and troubleshooting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Adaptability

Good interpersonal skills

Education

Engineering apprenticeship in Aeronautical engineering

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Position Summary:

STS Aviation Services is hiring a B1 Mechanic in Birmingham, United Kingdom. In this role, you will carry out modifications and maintenance in accordance with approved drawings and maintenance data, taking full accountability for the technical integrity of all work performed. All tasks will be assigned by the Lead Technician or B1 Engineer. You will be expected to provide regular updates on any issues affecting the work plan, including proposed solutions or recommendations where applicable. Any unsafe conditions must be promptly reported to the Lead Technician or B1 Engineer, as well as through the appropriate internal reporting channels.

Note: All applicants must be authorized to work in the United Kingdom for any employer.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Complete strip/removal of minor and major aircraft equipment.
2. Interpret technical manuals, technical drawings, and regulatory requirements.
3. Installation of complex mechanical assemblies.
4. Support aircraft system testing, validation, and troubleshooting.
5. Maintain the highest standards of tool control within the work area.
6. Maintain a safe and clean working environment.

Skills and Abilities:

1. Completed an engineering apprenticeship—ideally in Aeronautical engineering or military equivalent.
2. Ideally 2 years live aircraft Mechanical experience.
3. Previous aircraft production experience.
4. Previous aircraft modification experience is advantageous.
5. Excellent hand skills.
6. Attention to detail.
7. Eligible to work and live in the UK.
8. Subject to UK security Vetting.
9. Excellent knowledge of Mechanical systems.
10. Reliability.
11. Adaptability.
12. Good interpersonal skills.

Part-145 Training Requirements:

1. Initial Human Factors; Continuation Training Human Factors.
2. Initial SFAR phase 1&2; Continuation Training SFAR phase 1&2.
3. Initial EWIS group 1&2; Continuation Training EWIS group 1&2.
4. ETOPS.
5. RVSM.

About STS Aviation Services:

STS Aviation Services is the UK’s leading independent MRO provider. With state-of-the-art facilities in Birmingham, Manchester, Newquay, and Belfast, we offer base maintenance, line maintenance, modification, and aircraft engineering support across the commercial and defence sectors. Our teams solve complex challenges every day — and we take pride in doing it right the first time.

When you join STS Aviation Services, you join a group of professionals dedicated to safety, service, and success. We’re growing fast and looking for people who want to grow with us.