B2 Engineer - Base Maintenance

AirTanker; Carterton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance (5,628)

Private medical insurance

Bonus scheme

EV scheme

Contributory pension

Job summary

AirTanker is seeking a skilled B2 Engineer to join the Base Maintenance team. You will certify maintenance tasks, supervise technicians, and own aircraft documentation within your authorisation scope, working alongside the Shift Manager in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment.

You’ll engage with multiple internal teams to resolve issues, participate in defect rectification and fault investigation, and contribute to fleet availability while upholding airworthiness standards.

Qualifications

• CAA B2 licence required with A330 Type Rating.
• Experience certifying maintenance in Base Maintenance.
• Strong teamwork within a zonal structure.

Responsibilities

• Certify aircraft servicing and maintenance tasks within your scope of authorisation and in line with Quality and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise and support technical staff, ensuring work is carried out safely and in accordance with approved documentation.
• Take ownership of aircraft documentation, ensuring accurate and timely certification entries.
• Control materials, tooling and equipment, maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
• Encourage open reporting and positive behaviours in line with a just culture.
• Liaise with Technical Services, Planning, and other internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical issues and meet schedules.
• Promote and monitor Health, Safety and Environmental standards.
• Escalate safety or disciplinary matters to the Line Manager as required.
• Deputise for Senior Engineers when needed.

Skills

CAA B2 licence

A330 Type Rating

Team working

Technical data systems

Ownership mindset

Mentoring

AOG recoveries

Communication skills

Tools

Man-hour recording tools

Industry-standard technical data systems

Job description

Please note this is a shift based role attracting a shift allowance of 5,628

We're looking for a skilled and motivated B2 Engineer to join our Base Maintenance team. Working alongside the Shift Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering safe, compliant and high-quality aircraft maintenance, ensuring all operational and contractual requirements are met.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership, supporting others, and operating in a fast-paced maintenance environment while upholding the highest safety and airworthiness standards.

Why AirTanker?

AirTanker is a vital part of the UK's defence capability, delivering air-to-air refuelling and air transport services to the RAF and MOD. We operate at the intersection of military precision and commercial innovation. As a B2 Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering safe, compliant and high-quality aircraft maintenance within the Base Maintenance environment. Working closely with the Shift Manager, engineering colleagues and supporting functions, you will certify maintenance activities within your scope of authorisation and directly contribute to aircraft availability, operational performance and regulatory compliance.

What's in it for you?

• Operational Impact: See the direct results of your work through the safe certification of aircraft maintenance, supporting fleet availability, regulatory compliance and on-time operational delivery.
• Technical Authority: Work within your scope of authorisation to certify complex aircraft maintenance tasks, applying your technical expertise in a highly regulated and safety-critical environment.
• Collaboration & Exposure: Work closely with Technical Services, Planning, Quality and external partners, gaining valuable exposure beyond the shop floor and enhancing your wider engineering understanding.
• Variety & Challenge: Be involved in a wide range of base maintenance activities, including defect rectification, modifications and fault investigation, ensuring no two shifts are the same.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including private medical insurance, bonus scheme, EV scheme, contributory pension, and more.
• Adventure & Belonging: Battlefield tours, adventure training, and family fun days.

What you'll be doing

• Certify aircraft servicing and maintenance tasks within your scope of authorisation and in line with Quality and regulatory requirements
• Supervise and support technical staff, ensuring work is carried out safely and in accordance with approved documentation
• Take ownership of aircraft documentation, ensuring accurate and timely certification entries
• Control materials, tooling and equipment, maintaining a clean and safe working environment
• Encourage open reporting and positive behaviours in line with a just culture
• Liaise with Technical Services, Planning, and other internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical issues and meet schedules
• Promote and monitor Health, Safety and Environmental standards
• Escalate safety or disciplinary matters to the Line Manager as required
• Deputise for Senior Engineers when needed

What you'll bring

• Hold a CAA B2 licence with A330 Type Rating and relevant Company Authorisation
• Proven experience certifying maintenance within a Base Maintenance environment
• Strong understanding of team working within a zonal structure
• Confident using industry-standard technical data systems and man-hour recording tools
• Ability to take ownership and deliver objectives within agreed timescales
• Demonstrated experience in wiring repair and modification
• Strong communication skills with experience liaising with internal and external agencies
• Experience in mentoring, supporting and developing others
• Experience supporting short-notice AOG recoveries from deployed locations