B2 Licenced Aircraft Engineer

Syme Solutions; Scotland; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Syme Solutions Limited is seeking a Base Certifier to oversee certification of aircraft work within the assigned zones. The role requires adherence to authorisation scopes, MOE, and strong aviation knowledge.

You will supervise staff with a leading mechanic, report findings to the check manager, and ensure efficient turnaround times while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• A recognised apprenticeship within the aircraft industry or similar.
• In date UKCAA licence and appropriate company authorisation
• EASA Part 66 Licence for types relevant to base (preferred)
• Technical experience in aviation and able to demonstrate knowledge of airworthiness regulation.
• Have a working knowledge of Aircraft Maintenance Production Planning.
• High standard of English language (written and oral)
• High standard of computer literacy, especially Microsoft Office Suite
• Full UK Driving Licence

Responsibilities

• Carry certification on the zones/area of the aircraft assigned to the individual.
• Certify work carried out in accordance with the scope and privileges of the authorisation held and MOE.
• Supervise staff allocated to the aircraft or zone in conjunction with a leading mechanic.
• Report significant findings affecting aircraft delivery to the check manager as soon as possible.
• Ensure work is carried out efficiently to meet aircraft turnaround times.
• Complete handover log for shift change continuity of work.
• Identify and provision spares promptly to avoid delays in rectification.
• Update bay production boards to reflect aircraft progress, critical items, timeline and personnel.
• Maintain HF awareness and ensure Health and Safety standards per Safety Manual.
• Raise safety reports after incidents or hazards identified.
• Keep bay and hangar areas clean; complete daily audits.
• Ensure staff are correctly booked so hours expended are recorded accurately.

Skills

Airworthiness regulation knowledge

English proficiency

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

Recognised apprenticeship in aircraft industry

UKCAA licence (in date)

EASA Part 66 licence (types relevant)

Aircraft Maintenance Production Planning knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Pension

Role

Reporting to the Check Manager the Base Certifier will carry certification on the zones/area of the aircraft assigned to the individual.

To carry out certification of work carried out in accordance with the scope and privileges of the authorisation held and in accordance with the client’s MOE.

Supervise staff, in conjunction with a leading mechanic, allocated to the aircraft or zone that the Certifying engineer is accountable for.

Ensure that any significant findings that could affect the aircraft delivery are reported to the check manager as soon as possible.

Ensure that work is carried out in the most efficient manner to ensure the aircraft turnaround times are met.

To ensure continuity of work by completing the handover log which will be available for handover at the shift change.

Ensure spares are identified and provisioned in the most time efficient manner so as to avoid any delays in rectification.

Ensure the bay production boards are updated on a regular basis reflecting aircraft progress, critical items, timeline and personnel.

Maintain an awareness of Human Factors and ensure Health and Safety standards are of the highest possible and in line with the Company Safety Manual.

Raise safety reports are raised following any incidents or identification of any hazards.

Ensure that the Bay and immediate work areas are clean and tidy and that the hangar housekeeping bay audits are completed on a daily basis.

Ensuring that staffs are correctly booked on to the system so that hours expended are recorded accurately.

Requirement

A recognised apprenticeship within the aircraft industry or similar.

In date UKCAA licence and appropriate company authorisation

EASA Part 66 Licence for types relevant to base (preferred)

Technical experience in aviation and able to demonstrate knowledge of airworthiness regulation.

Have a working knowledge of Aircraft Maintenance Production Planning.

High standard of English language (written and oral)

High standard of computer literacy, especially Microsoft Office Suite

Full UK Driving Licence