B2 Licenced Aircraft Engineer

British Airways; England; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

A major airline company is searching for skilled B2 Licenced Aircraft Engineers to join their expanding Maintenance team in the United Kingdom. The role involves leading maintenance across various aircraft models, ensuring safety and compliance while guiding teams. Candidates must possess an unrestricted UK CAA Part-66 B2 Licence and have recent certification experience. This position offers relocation support, a competitive pension plan, and exclusive flight discounts for employees from day one.

Benefits

Relocation Support

Annual Shift Allowance

Generous Pension Contributions

Flexible Benefits Package

Confirmed Flight Discounts

Standby Travel Privileges

Global Discounts

Family Friendly Policies

Qualifications

• Must hold an unrestricted UK CAA Part-66 B2 Licence with at least one type rating.
• Recent maintenance certification experience within the last 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise aircraft maintenance tasks.
• Ensure compliance and timely completion of maintenance work.
• Conduct competency checks and manage documentation.

Skills

Unrestricted UK CAA Part-66 B2 Licence

Certification experience (6+ months in last 2 years)

UK Driving Licence

Rotary experience

Job description

A career without limits

As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.

It’s something we’ve been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world’s first international scheduled air service between London and Paris.

This originality has been in our blood since day one. It’s the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues.

So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make.

We know great things can happen when you’re inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit.

The role : B2 Licenced Aircraft Engineer

We are expanding our Maintenance team and looking for skilled B2 Licenced Aircraft Engineers ready to lead and grow with us. With a modernising fleet and flexible type rating training, now is the perfect time to take your career to new heights.

What You Will Do

• Lead and supervise maintenance across a range of aircraft : A320, B777, B787, A350, A380.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and timely completion of planned and ad-hoc maintenance.
• Guide teams, allocate resources, and maintain qualifications across aircraft, vehicles, and equipment.
• Conduct competency checks and manage documentation using our digital systems.

What You Will Need

• Unrestricted UK CAA Part-66 B2 Licence (with at least one type rating).
• Recent certification experience (6+ months in the last 2 years).
• UK Driving Licence (or equivalent).
• Rotary experience? We welcome diverse experience and backgrounds.

Please upload your UK CAA Licence and Driving Licence on the supporting files section when submitting your application.

Rewarding your expertise, every step of the way

• Relocation Support
• Annual Shift Allowance
• Generous Pension Contributions
• Flexible Benefits Package
• Confirmed Flight Discounts
• Standby Travel Privileges
• Global Discounts
• Family Friendly Policies

Currently living 100 miles or more from London Heathrow? We offer a comprehensive relocation package, including two weeks of hotel accommodation for you and your family, giving you time to settle comfortably into your new home.

Receive between £4,450 and £9,850 annually, depending on your shift pattern.

You can contribute up to 5% of your salary, and in return, BA will contribute up to 11%. On top of that, we’ll add an extra 0.5% through our Smart Pension Credit, bringing the total potential contribution to 16.5% of your salary.

For example : You contribute £308 per month (5%), BA contributes £679 per month (11%), plus an additional £31 per month from Smart Pension Credit (0.5%). That’s a total of £1,018 per month, or £12,216 per year going into your pension, helping you save more, faster.

Choose from private medical insurance, life assurance, and critical illness cover. Life assurance is provided at 5x your basic salary, with the option to purchase additional cover for yourself and your partner.

Enjoy exclusive flight discounts for friends and family from your very first day.

Access standby travel for yourself and three nominated individuals, including eligibility for Club cabin.

Benefit from savings across oneworld airlines, hotels, car hire, and more, making your travel experiences even more rewarding.

Access a wide range of supportive policies and benefits, including maternity support, house-moving leave, and more, designed to help you balance work and life with ease.

Training & Development

• Type Training
• Industry-Leading Certification
• Global Learning Academy
• Career Pathways

Delivered at our specialist technical centre at Heathrow, ensuring you are equipped with the latest skills and standards.

Access to Part-147 and Part-145 training, supporting your continued professional development and regulatory compliance.

A dedicated hub for in-person training and development programmes, supporting your technical and professional growth.

Please refer to the careers mapping attached to the job description to explore the world of possibilities available to you as a Licenced Aircraft Engineer at British Airways.

Inclusion & Diversity

At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.

Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.