B2 Licenced Engineer

STS Aviation Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aircraft maintenance provider is seeking a B2 Licenced Engineer in Birmingham, United Kingdom. This role involves supervising a team of avionics technicians, ensuring high standards of quality and compliance during depot maintenance operations. Candidates must hold a CAA or EASA Part 66 B2 Licence, be type rated on Boeing 737NG and P8 Poseidon, and have a minimum of 10 years aircraft experience. Join us to advance your career in avionics engineering and make a significant impact on our maintenance programmes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of aircraft experience.
• Inspection experience in depot maintenance environments.
• Eligible to work and live in the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed inspections in accordance with Boeing aircraft manuals.
• Track adherence to allocated task card hours for avionics maintenance.
• Supervise and mentor junior avionics technicians.

Skills

CAA or EASA Part 66 B2 Licence

Type rated on Boeing 737NG and P8 Poseidon

Minimum of 10 years aircraft experience

Excellent knowledge of avionics systems

Strong interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Job description

STS Aviation Services is hiring a B2 Licenced Engineer in Birmingham, United Kingdom. This role supports advanced depot maintenance operations and requires deep avionics expertise, regulatory knowledge, and strong technical leadership within a Part 145 environment.

If you are a CAA or EASA Part 66 B2 Engineer with Boeing 737NG or P8 Poseidon type ratings and extensive depot experience, this is an opportunity to play a key role in a high‑profile maintenance programme.

Position Overview

Working alongside Senior Engineers and Production Managers, you will supervise a skilled team of avionics technicians. You will oversee detailed inspections in accordance with PDAMs, AMMs, FIMs, and SRMs to ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance are maintained. You will act as the primary point of contact for all avionics‑related aspects of the programme, ensuring smooth execution of the depot maintenance schedule and clear communication with stakeholders.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed inspections in accordance with Boeing aircraft manuals
• Interpret technical manuals, schematics, and regulatory requirements
• Track adherence to allocated task card hours for avionics maintenance and modifications
• Identify discrepancies between planned and actual hours and analyse root causes
• Escalate variations to line managers, planners, and programme stakeholders
• Recommend process improvements to optimise efficiency and resource allocation
• Support avionics system testing, validation, and troubleshooting
• Supervise and mentor junior avionics technicians
• Coordinate tasks to ensure smooth execution of the depot maintenance programme
• Provide regular progress updates to Line Managers and escalated technical issues as required

Skills and Experience

• CAA or EASA Part 66 B2 Licence
• Type rated on Boeing 737NG and P8 Poseidon
• Minimum of 10 years aircraft experience
• Inspection experience within depot maintenance environments
• Excellent knowledge of avionics systems
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Eligible to work and live in the United Kingdom
• Subject to UK Security Vetting

Part 145 Training Requirements

• Initial and continuation Human Factors training
• Initial and continuation SFAR Phase 1 and Phase 2 training
• Initial and continuation EWIS Group 1 and Group 2 training, including EWIS Group 1 Module G
• ETOPS training
• RVSM training

About STS Aviation Services

STS Aviation Services is a global aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul provider with facilities across the United Kingdom, United States, Ireland, and the Middle East. Our Birmingham operation supports complex commercial and defence maintenance programmes, delivering regulatory compliance, technical precision, and operational excellence.

If you meet the qualifications and are ready to take the next step in your avionics engineering career, apply today.

STS Aviation Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.