B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer

AirX; Bentfield; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bupa private healthcare

Private pension scheme

Generous annual leave 22–25 days

Job summary

AirX Jet Support, a UK CAA/EASA approved MRO, is recruiting a B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer to supervise Mechanics and certify scheduled maintenance on CL-600, EMB-135 and ERJ-190 fleets. The role is based at the London Stansted Diamond Hangar with a 5-5-4 shift pattern and potential overtime.

You will lead a team, ensure timely completion of work, and maintain comprehensive maintenance records while adhering to Part 145 and company procedures.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid UK CAA and/or EASA B2 Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence.
• Minimum 1 year of certification privileges in Line or Base Maintenance.
• Type rating on CL-600, EMB-135 or ERJ-190 highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Part 145 regulatory requirements.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and in-house systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of Mechanics performing Base Maintenance on aircraft.
• Inspect and certify scheduled maintenance tasks, rectify defects, and perform modifications, repairs and functional tests.
• Ensure all work is completed to optimise aircraft downtime and maintain schedules.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation, job cards, handovers and logbooks.
• Utilise the MRO system accurately for maintenance activities and records.
• Keep work areas clean and compliant with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Promote safety culture, quality control and FOD prevention.
• Escalate technical issues and coordinate with the Production Manager.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and lean initiatives.
• Foster collaboration and ensure compliance with company processes.
• Open to occasional work away from London Stansted as required.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Team player

MS Office

Education

UK CAA/EASA B2 Part 66 Licence

Tools

Veryon MRO System

Job description

AirX Jet Support is a UK CAA and EASA approved Maintenance Repair Organisation with approval to provide Line & Base Maintenance services on our parent company fleet of CL-600, EMB-135 and ERJ-190 series aircraft. Due to continued growth and expansion, we are recruiting for a B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer to join our team.

The B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer will have responsibility for the supervision of Mechanics and inspection and certification of scheduled maintenance tasks, defect rectification, modifications, repairs and functional tests on aircraft. They will plan and allocate tasks to ensure the daily workload is completed and the production plan remains on schedule.

This role is based at the London Stansted Diamond Hangar facility working a rotational 5-5-4 day shift pattern. A degree of flexibility is expected including a requirement to work overtime if required.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Supervise a team of Mechanics performing Base Maintenance on aircraft.
• Inspection and certification of scheduled maintenance tasks, defect rectification, modifications, repairs and functional tests on Avionic and Electrical systems.
• Ensure all work assigned to Aircraft Mechanics is completed in a timely manner to optimise aircraft downtime.
• Ensure aircraft technical logbook, maintenance documentation, job cards, work packages and handovers are completed accurately and within prescribed timescales.
• Ensure correct use and accuracy of the MRO user system for all maintenance activities.
• Maintain a high standard of husbandry and cleanliness within assigned work areas.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company processes and procedures.
• Adopt and promote the company Safety, Quality and FOD culture.
• Highlight any technical issues, discrepancies or other issues to the Production Manager.
• Actively support, promote and contribute to continuous improvement ideas and lean principles.
• Promote a just culture and report all incidents and occurrences in the IQSMS portal.
• Undertake any reasonable activities as required, including working away from London Stansted.

Required Experience

• Must have a minimum of 1 year exercising certification privileges with experience working in a Line or Base Maintenance environment.
• Be able to demonstrate 6 months recent experience on type and ability to hold and maintain appropriate company authorisations specific to role.
• Comprehensive understanding of Part 145 regulations.
• Previous experience of using Veryon or other Maintenance Management Systems.
• Be a team player who will grasp opportunities to exceed the expectations of external customers.
• Flexible worker who is prepared to adjust working hours to meet operational demands.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint and the ability to learn in-house systems.

Required Qualifications

• Hold a valid UK CAA and/or EASA Category B2 Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence.
• Type rating on one or more of the following aircraft - CL-600, EMB-135 or ERJ-190.

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must have legal authorisation and the right to work in the UK.
• Full clean UK driving licence.
• Ability to obtain security clearance and hold an airside ID pass.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with opportunities for career progression.
• Generous annual leave – starting with 22 days, increasing by one additional day for each completed year of service, up to a maximum of 25 days.
• Bupa private healthcare to support employee health and wellbeing.
• Private pension scheme with the option to contribute via salary sacrifice.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• A collaborative, supportive, and high-performing culture where everyone's ideas are valued, achievements are recognised, and career development is encouraged.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.