B2 Licenced Aircraft Engineer - London Gatwick

British Airways; Crawley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual rotation shift allowance

Generous pension contributions

Flight discounts

Standby travel privileges

Private medical insurance

Job summary

British Airways is seeking a B2 Licenced Aircraft Engineer for the Gatwick Line Maintenance team. You will certify and service A320 family and B777 aircraft, diagnose faults, and support a 2 days / 2 nights roster within a busy, live flying operation.

The role involves leading maintenance activity, using digital records, and collaborating with B1 engineers and other teams to maintain safety and operational standards.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted UK CAA Part-66 B2 Licence with appropriate aircraft type rating.
• Recent aircraft certification experience.
• UK Driving Licence or equivalent.
• Strong fault-finding and technical problem-solving capability.
• Practical, safety-focused approach in a busy operational environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Certify and carry out maintenance on A320 family and B777 aircraft per licence and procedures.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and rectify electrical, avionics and system defects.
• Support daily flying programme, ensuring safe, compliant maintenance.
• Provide technical input during casualties and complex defect investigations.
• Support scheduled and planned maintenance by Gatwick Line Maintenance team.
• Lead and supervise maintenance activity within area of expertise; mentor colleagues.
• Collaborate with B1 engineers, Operations, Maintrol, Planning and other teams.
• Ensure accurate maintenance records using digital systems.
• Maintain highest safety, compliance and professional standards.

Skills

Part-66 B2 Licence

Recent aircraft certification

UK Driving Licence

Fault-finding capability

Safety-focused approach

Teamwork and communication

Job description

A Career Without Limits

B2 Licenced Aircraft Engineer – Gatwick Line Maintenance

The Role

We are looking for skilled B2 Licenced Aircraft Engineers to join our Line Maintenance team at London Gatwick.

Gatwick is a busy and varied operational environment, currently supporting both our Airbus A320 family and Boeing 777 fleets. Our team is responsible for keeping the operation moving, managing everything from day-to-day line maintenance and technical defect rectification through to aircraft casualties and scheduled maintenance activity.

It is also an exciting time to join the Gatwick team. In the coming years, our long-haul operation will transition from the B777 to new Boeing 787 aircraft powered by GEnx engines. This provides an excellent opportunity to join us now, build your experience and be part of the next generation of British Airways Engineering at Gatwick, with future opportunities to develop skills and approvals on the B787 and its advanced aircraft systems.

As a B2 Engineer, you'll play an important role in diagnosing and resolving electrical, avionics and aircraft system defects across the operation. The work is varied – from supporting the live flying programme and complex fault-finding to casualty recovery and planned maintenance.

Our core roster is a 2 days / 2 nights pattern, working 12-hour shifts, giving you a predictable working pattern alongside the variety of a 24/7 aircraft operation.

You'll also be joining a friendly, supportive and experienced team where B1 and B2 engineers work closely together. Teamwork is a major part of how we operate at Gatwick, with everyone focused on maintaining the highest safety standards while delivering for our customers and operation.

What You Will Do

• Certify and carry out maintenance on our A320 family and B777 aircraft, in accordance with your licence, approvals and company procedures
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and rectify electrical, avionics and aircraft system defects
• Support the day-to-day flying programme, ensuring aircraft are maintained safely, compliantly and efficiently
• Provide technical expertise during aircraft casualties and complex defect investigations
• Support scheduled and planned maintenance activity undertaken by the Gatwick Line Maintenance team
• Lead and supervise maintenance activity within your area of expertise, providing technical guidance to colleagues
• Work collaboratively with B1 engineers, Operations, Maintrol, Planning and other Engineering teams
• Ensure accurate completion of maintenance records and documentation using our digital systems
• Maintain the highest standards of safety, compliance and engineering professionalism

What You Will Need

• An unrestricted UK CAA Part-66 B2 Licence with an appropriate aircraft type rating
• Recent aircraft certification experience
• A UK Driving Licence or equivalent
• Strong fault-finding and technical problem-solving capability
• A practical, safety-focused approach and the ability to work effectively in a busy operational environment
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

We are also very keen to hear from dual-licensed B1/B2 engineers. If you hold both B1 and B2 privileges, your broader skills and experience would be particularly welcome within our Gatwick Line Maintenance operation.

Whether your experience is primarily on the A320 family, B777 or you are looking to broaden your aircraft approvals through further training, Gatwick offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills while working in a varied and operationally focused maintenance environment. The future introduction of the B787 GEnx fleet adds another exciting dimension, particularly for B2 engineers looking to develop experience on a new-generation aircraft with advanced electrical, avionics and aircraft systems as the Gatwick operation evolves.

Rewarding your expertise, every step of the way

Annual Shift Allowance

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

Generous Pension Contributions

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.

Flexible Benefits Package

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.

Confirmed Flight Discounts

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

Standby Travel Privileges

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

Global Discounts

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

Family Friendly Policies

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

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

With the future introduction of the Boeing 787 GEnx fleet at Gatwick, there will be opportunities to develop new aircraft, electrical and avionics skills and approvals as our long-haul operation evolves.

Industry-Leading Certification

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

Global Learning Academy

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

Career Pathways

Please refer to the careers mapping attached to the job description to explore the world of possibilities available to you as 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.